Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Bill Onisick Forerunner, "Ready Answer," September 16, 2020 “. . . and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree.” (Romans 11:17) On the third day of creation, God spoke: “Let the earth bring forth grass, … Continue reading “The Branch of God’s Planting”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," September 2, 2020 The Millennial Generation, comprised of young people born in the 1980s and 1990s, receives a great deal of press because it is changing the face of America. Studies have shown that this massive block of citizens—rivaling the size of the Baby Boom Generation—has transformed, not just … Continue reading “Leaving Christianity Behind”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," August 26, 2020 Mark begins his record of Jesus Christ’s ministry in this fashion: Now after John [the Baptist] was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at … Continue reading “God’s Kingdom in the Parables (Part One): Sower and Seed”

by David F. Maas Forerunner, "Ready Answer," August 19, 2020 “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3) An old Yiddish proverb reads, “Der Spigel iz der greste farfirer,” meaning “The mirror is the greatest deceiver.” We find this … Continue reading “Specks as Mirrors”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," August 12, 2020 The epistle of Hebrews begins in this manner: God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, … Continue reading “Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Eight): Hebrews 1”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," June 4, 2020 The author’s exhortation in Hebrews 13:1-13 makes this appeal to the members of God’s church: Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you … Continue reading “Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Seven)”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," June 4, 2020 The Bible contains the record of one extended family of people and its checkered history with God. The book of Genesis reveals the beginning of Israel through the fathers, and Exodus shows their first faltering steps. Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy define what God required of … Continue reading “Cleansing God’s People”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," June 4, 2020 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” —Colossians 3:15 In the last article, we looked at each of the twelve curses issued to those individuals standing on Mount Ebal. In … Continue reading “Unity and Division: The Blessing and the Curse (Part Five)”

by Joseph B. Baity Forerunner, "WorldWatch," June 4, 2020 For generations, outraged or marginalized citizens of the world have occasionally resorted to some form of civil disobedience to air their grievances publicly against the established order. History is replete with the passionate protests of genuinely marginalized adults. However, a more modern picture of the “civilly … Continue reading “Rebels With a Cause”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," March 10, 2020 The apostle James boldly states: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought … Continue reading “Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Six)”