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Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Twelve)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the account of Genesis 2, Adam named Eve "woman," which in Hebrew is *ishshah*, the feminine form of *ish*, meaning man. This naming reflects both their likeness and their difference, as Adam recognized her as being of the same kind, yet distinct. He declared, "This now, bone of my bones, flesh of my flesh," and named her *ishshah* because she was taken out of *ish*. The emphasis here is on their similarity, as they are both human, made of the same substance, though she is his feminine counterpart. This connection underscores their unity and compatibility, highlighting that they are designed to complement each other.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Five)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIn the context of God's creation, as outlined in Genesis, the Hebrew term *iysh* (H376), meaning "man," carries significant weight in understanding the relationship between man and woman. When Adam saw Eve, he recognized her as like himself, not like the animals, and named her "woman," derived from *iysh* as *isha* in Hebrew, signifying her as his counterpart. Each was made to be the perfect companion for the other, reflecting their shared creation in the image of God. This mutual design underscores their equality in mental and spiritual terms, as both are under moral responsibility to God and are recipients of His grace. Neither is deemed superior, and both are offered salvation and eternal life in God's Kingdom.
Virtues Hard and Soft
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Hebrew language, the term *iysh* (H376) refers to a man, often highlighting the male aspect of humanity as created in God's image. This term is closely related to *isha*, the Hebrew word for woman, illustrating the connection and distinction between the two as seen in the creation account. When Adam recognizes Eve as bone of his bones and flesh of his flesh, he declares she shall be called *isha* because she was taken out of *iysh*, emphasizing their shared humanity yet distinct identities. Both are made in God's image, as established in Genesis, to have dominion over the animals, underscoring their elevated status above creation. The linguistic similarity between *iysh* and *isha* reflects their equality in essence, while acknowledging their complementary differences as male and female, united in marriage to form one flesh, a complete unit equipped to face the world.

The Two Great Commandments: First Principles
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod made male and female in His image and has determined that the binary metamorphize into unitary in order to accomplish higher Spiritual purposes.
Where God Places His Name (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe re-establishment of Jerusalem as the world capitol demonstrates that even when God is angry, He still restores His people.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Ten)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe statement, 'it is not good for man to be alone,' is the first declaration that something was not good. Being alone denotes separateness.
An Intimate Expanding Relationship
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must trade our impulsive and capricious carnal natures for a controlled, sacrificing nature, imitating Christ in an intimate, expanding relationship.
Passover and Friends United in Truth (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Mark SchindlerThere is a kind of artificial friendship, that to show one's self friendly in it, is very expensive, and in every way utterly unprofitable.
Friendship Within the Church
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe will be judged on our responsiveness to each other and our subsequent friendship with our brethren, one that goes through the grave for all eternity.