Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Loren Saxton Forerunner, April 4, 2019 When the staff of life lies broken, when all the bread is gone, It may be as prophet Amos wrote—not a happy song. “Awandering they will go out, from sea to sea,” said he. “From north to east run to and fro; God’s Word you will not see.” … Continue reading “If Famine Falls Upon Us”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," April 4, 2019 Most people, if asked what the first qualification of a Christian minister should be, would likely answer that he should believe in God. It only stands to reason that a servant of God should believe in Him as the Supreme Being. Following closely after would be … Continue reading “Denying God From the Pulpit”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," January 11, 2019 God had specific reasons for supplying the contents of each book of the Bible to His converted children. If asked, not everyone would give the same reasons for each book’s presence because each book does not influence every person to the same degree. However, each book … Continue reading “Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Three)”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," January 11, 2019 The tension between unity and division is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. Unity—and the peace it generates—is a central theme in Christ’s prayer on the evening of His last Passover. Concerning His disciples and all the people who would come to know God through their preaching, … Continue reading “Unity and Division: The Blessing and the Curse (Part One)”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," January 11, 2019 It is the stuff of nightmares and horror films. Dark clouds hang low, and bits of smokey fog writhe past. The land, the sky—everything—glows a pale red, the reflection of the fires raging on a huge crater of burning brimstone. The odor of sulfur mingles … Continue reading “Eternal Torment?”

by Joseph B. Baity Forerunner, "WorldWatch," January 11, 2019 The years of 2017 and 2018 heralded many notable, fear-inducing tragedies in the United States, along with political upheaval and deadly natural disasters that negatively impacted virtually all Americans. Traditionally, America turns to Hollywood in search of an uplifting escape from fearful news, and typically, Hollywood … Continue reading “Hollywood Horror: Promoting the Spirit of Fear”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," November 12, 2018 Part One built a necessary foundation for this series on the reasons for the writing of the book of Hebrews. It came about as a reaction to significant misunderstandings within the package of doctrines that many who claim to be Christian believe the New Covenant teaches. … Continue reading “Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Two)”

by Pat Higgins Forerunner, "Ready Answer," November 12, 2018 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory . . .” —John 1:14 Is the God of the Old Testament a God of wrath while Jesus Christ of the New Testament is a God of love? Often Christianity presents Jesus—notice … Continue reading “The God of the Old Testament”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," November 12, 2018 The church of God gives scant attention to Isaiah 22 these days, which is surprising because it not only contains a Messianic prophecy, but it also holds the key to understanding one of the church’s most hotly contested verses in Scripture, at least in recent … Continue reading “The ‘Open Door’ of Philadelphia”

by Mike Ford (1955-2021) Forerunner, "WorldWatch," November 12, 2018 The political assault on motherhood and the nuclear family continues. In Part One, we discussed the growing political divide over the traditional role that a mom plays in the rearing of her children. Erica Kommisar, a psychoanalyst and self-professed liberal, is convinced, despite her political leanings, … Continue reading “The Politicization of Motherhood (Part Two)”