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Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

By faith, Enoch was translated so that he should not see death, and he was not found because God had translated him; for before his translation, he had this testimony, that he pleased God. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Enoch walked with God, as recorded twice in Genesis, indicating a rare and significant relationship of agreement with Him. This walking with God suggests a virtuous life, a voluntary and progressive movement through time in interaction with Him, demonstrating that Enoch set aside his own carnal preferences and submitted to God's will by faith, which is why he pleased Him. Enoch's example in Hebrews 11 represents sanctification, showing the life of faith that everyone must experience by walking with God. This step follows the justification exemplified by Abel and is essential for character development and having God's laws written on the heart. Enoch's translation means he was transferred to another place on earth to escape violence aimed against him, where he eventually died like all men, rather than being taken directly to heaven. His walk by faith obligates us to live representing the Kingdom of God's way of life, just as he did. Additionally, Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about the Lord's coming with His saints to execute judgment upon the ungodly for their deeds and harsh words against Him. As a preacher, Enoch walked to a different beat from those around him, making others uneasy and putting him in danger of a violent death, which led to his translation. His significant life reveals that it is not enough to simply pass from death to life through forgiveness of sins; there is much more to God's calling and Christian living, requiring active works and cooperation with Him in sanctification.

Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God begins His spiritual creation by grace because the wages of sin is death. Consequently, God's people will exercise humility and faith in yielding to Him.

Was Enoch Translated to Heaven (Hebrews 11:5)?

Bible Questions & Answers

Enoch was transferred or conveyed from one place on earth to another to escape violence against him. In this other earthly place, he died like all men.

Faith (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

At the time of the end, sin will be so pervasive and so compelling that our only resource for enduring its influence will be our relationship with God.

Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

All of God's people should be watchmen like Habakkuk, living continually by faith, discerning, listening to, and responding to God's instructions.

First Things First (Part Three): Walking With God

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Abel's example of alignment with God precedes Enoch's example of walking with God, and they both precede Noah's example of faithfully witnessing for God.

The Christian Fight (Part Five)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The faithful life and work of Noah illustrates that after justification, walking by faith with God is a practical responsibility.

A Pre-Passover Look

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must thoroughly examine ourselves, exercising and strengthening our faith, actively giving love back to God, to avoid taking Passover in a careless manner.