Sermons and Biblical Studies

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," September 1, 2021 2021-09-01 I have expressed myself several times about the state of the nation since the election of President Joe Biden, who carried with him Democrat control of the House of Representatives and the tie-breaker in the Senate in the person of Vice President Kamala Harris. It … Continue reading “Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Thirteen): Hebrews 2 and the Next Five Years”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," August 25, 2021 If there is one holy day that ought to fill us with an exhilarating sense of anticipation, it is the Feast of Trumpets. In Solomon's porch, Peter tells the gathered crowd in Acts 3:19-21: Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, … Continue reading “God’s Promises Are Sure!”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," August 11, 2021 2021-09-01 In II Peter 3:10, the apostle prophesies that “the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and … Continue reading “Do You Desire the Day of the Lord?”

by Joseph B. Baity Forerunner, "WorldWatch," August 4, 2021 2021-09-01 Water is growing markedly more precious with the extended and expanding droughts of the American West. Some sub-regions count 2021 as the twenty-first consecutive year of too little rain. Currently, 95 percent of the West—the most extensive area ever on record—is officially in drought, with … Continue reading “A Drop to Drink”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," July 28, 2021 In Part One, we saw that the apostle Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus Christ lacks three kings of Judah. However, which three kings are missing is in itself somewhat of a mystery due to the multiple names the kings used. Several of them had similar names, making … Continue reading “Three Missing Kings (Part Two)”

by Mike Ford (1955-2021) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," June 30, 2021 “. . . and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons . . .” (Luke 8:2) The sad news came out not long ago. It happens in all too many marriages: yet … Continue reading “Was Jesus Married?”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," June 23, 2021 “They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” —Matthew 24:30 Previously, we have seen how God uses His cloud to hide and to reveal. The concept revolves around the variability of clouds’ density—they can be … Continue reading “Clouds (Part Three): The Revealing of Christ”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," June 16, 2021 For many decades, the United States and Britain have enjoyed what has been called the Special Relationship. While the two countries have quarreled in the past, particularly over the matter of independence, they settled into a mostly cordial association, recognizing their shared language, history, and political … Continue reading “New Fractures in the ‘Special Relationship’”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," June 9, 2021 In II Timothy 3:16-17, the apostle Paul writes something that ought to be committed to every Christian’s memory: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be … Continue reading “Three Missing Kings (Part One)”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," May 26, 2021 Moses writes the story of the Israelites making the Old Covenant with God in Exodus 19-24. Most of the text of those six chapters is devoted to listing the terms of their agreement. The way the ratification of the covenant is presented in Exodus 24:1-8 can … Continue reading “After Pentecost, Then What?”