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Are You Feeling Guilty Of Past Sins?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhen sins are forgiven through genuine repentance and baptism they are washed away and cleansed from all unrighteousness. All sins of the faithful are cleansed through the blood of Jesus Christ. Justification means sins are forgiven and the believer is declared acceptable to God. God is faithful to forgive sins and to cleanse from all unrighteousness. All sins were dealt with finally and completely by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Nothing was left undone in that finished work. There is no distinction between greater and lesser sins as far as forgiveness is concerned. The blood of Jesus Christ blots out sins and removes them.
What Are the 'Ordinances' of Colossians 2:14 and Ephesians 2:15?
Bible Questions & AnswersThe word 'ordinances' does not refer to God's laws. It is translated from the Greek word dogma and refers generally to opinions, judgments, and decrees.
Understanding the Azazel Goat
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe goat for azazel (complete removal) bore the sins of the nation out of sight. Jesus Christ likewise had our iniquities laid on Him, and He bore them.
True or False Guilt?
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingWe must be able to separate genuine guilt, which is the spiritual equivalent of pain, from false guilt when we call into question God's forgiveness.
Hebrews (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughHebrews emphasizes the infinite superiority of Christ's priesthood and one-time sacrifice as contrasted to the repetitive Aaronic sacrifices.
What is Atonement?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Man's estrangement from God is wholly man's fault. Atonement denotes the way harmony is achieved, making the entire world at one or reconciled with God.
Colossian Law-Keeping
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNominal Christendom cannot see God's law even though it is in plain sight. In Colossians, Paul reiterates or alludes to all but one of the Ten Commandments.