Sermons and Biblical Studies

Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Twelve) Hebrews 10:26 – 11:3 #BS-HE12 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 15-Dec-87; 85 minutes Go to the Hebrews (1987) (Bible study series) description: (hide) The recipients of the Hebrews epistle were dangerously complacent, drifting into apostasy through neglect rather than from any blatant sin or perversion. Losing their zeal and first love after … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Twelve)”

Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part Four) Object of Our Affection #BS-CR04 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 12-Dec-87; 80 minutes Go to the Childrearing (Bible study series) description: (hide) Children do not initiate love; they reflect love. If the child does not receive a convincing demonstration of this love, he will not become a conductor of love, but will … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part Four)”

Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Eleven) Hebrews 9:16 – 10:25 #BS-HE11 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 08-Dec-87; 85 minutes Go to the Hebrews (1987) (Bible study series) description: (hide) Hebrews emphasizes the infinite superiority of Christ’s priesthood and one-time sacrifice as contrasted to the repetitive Aaronic sacrifices, which were incapable of remitting sin, purging consciences, or providing access … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Eleven)”

Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part Three) How To Build Charisma #BS-CR03 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 05-Dec-87; 79 minutes Go to the Childrearing (Bible study series) description: (hide) Whether we like it or not, we internalize our values (good and bad) in our children, teaching largely by example. If we do not take seriously the responsibility for rearing … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part Three)”

Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Ten) Hebrews 8:1 – 9:15 #BS-HE10 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 01-Dec-87; 82 minutes Go to the Hebrews (1987) (Bible study series) description: (hide) Everything about the Priesthood of Jesus Christ is superior to that of the Levitical system, which was only intended to serve as a type (a forerunner, shadow, or symbol) … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Ten)”

Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Nine) A Superior Covenant #BS-HE09 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 24-Nov-87; 86 minutes Go to the Hebrews (1987) (Bible study series) description: (hide) After the change from the Aaronic to the Melchizedek priesthood, it was also necessary to bring about a major change in the Covenant. The flaw in the Old Covenant was … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Nine)”

Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Eight) Hebrews 7:1 – 8:6 #BS-HE08 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Nov-87; 88 minutes Go to the Hebrews (1987) (Bible study series) description: (hide) Jesus Christ’s priesthood is superior to the Aaronic priesthood because Christ tenure is eternal rather than temporal, guaranteeing both continuity and quality. Hebrews 7 is the only portion of … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Eight)”

Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part Two) The Elements of Government #BS-CR02 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 14-Nov-87; 84 minutes Go to the Childrearing (Bible study series) description: (hide) [Audio Note: Quality improves at 1:20] When an aberrant cultural change of any kind is introduced into society, it soon becomes accepted. Many parents of previous decades considered children hindrances … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part Two)”

Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Seven) Hebrews 6:9 – 7:10 #BS-HE07 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Nov-87; 86 minutes Go to the Hebrews (1987) (Bible study series) description: (hide) Many of the pillars of faith had to wait many years (Abraham, for example, waited over 25 years before he saw the beginning of the fulfillment of God’s promise) … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Hebrews (Part Seven)”

Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part One) The Blessing of Children #BS-CR01 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 24-Oct-87; 63 minutes Go to the Childrearing (Bible study series) description: (hide) The family problems predicted for the end times in II Timothy stem from misguided or faulty childrearing practices. Because of this, we need to realize that: 1) God established the … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Childrearing (Part One)”