Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Pat Higgins Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," February 9, 2017 Writers on the subject of Bible prophecy commonly conclude that all verses that mention Israel actually refer to the modern, Middle East nation of Israel. Does the Bible support that view? To answer that question let us review whom God calls Israel and how that compares … Continue reading “The Nation of Israel—Biblical Israel? (Part One)”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," February 9, 2017 As Europe’s largest economy, the world’s fourth largest economy, and the instigator of World Wars I and II, Germany is a pivotal nation that shapes the course of history, particularly among Israelitish nations. In the wake of World War II, French and American strategists formulated a … Continue reading “Germany’s Dilemma”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," December 15, 2016 With this article, we will begin to delve into the Bible’s first covenant to learn the characteristics of leadership God desires to produce in His children. Recall that a leader is first a follower, so it is of critical importance that we follow the patterns God … Continue reading “Leadership and Covenants (Part Five)”

by James Beaubelle Forerunner, "Ready Answer," December 15, 2016 “For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope.” —Romans 8:20 Here is an interesting thought for consideration. It introduces an idea that is difficult to quantify in an empirical manner (which would satisfy the world’s scrutiny), … Continue reading “Defining Hope for the Creation”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," December 15, 2016 A brief tour through the Scriptures finds several passages that link destruction with rejoicing (all from the English Standard Version [ESV]): » Revelation 18:20: “Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!” … Continue reading “The Goodness and Severity of God (Part Two)”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," December 15, 2016 As the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro approached, two major health scares threatened to undercut the Games. The first concerned the fact that the waters around the city—on which several Olympic competitions would be held—were notorious as dumping grounds for both untreated human waste … Continue reading “Zika: A Real Health Emergency?”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," October 26, 2016 A leader is a person who goes in advance of and acts as an influence on others. Forcing others is not implied in the term. In contrast, the term implies that the leader is to be a guide through verbal instruction and an influence through being … Continue reading “Leadership and Covenants (Part Four)”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," October 26, 2016 “I assume that those who cling to old beliefs will be able to whisper their thoughts in the recesses of their homes, but if they repeat those views in public, they will risk being labeled as bigots and treated as such by governments, employers, and … Continue reading “The Goodness and Severity of God (Part One)”

by Joseph B. Baity Forerunner, "WorldWatch," October 26, 2016 As is common for major news events, we find no shortage of “experts” offering their in-depth analysis and opinion about the United Kingdom’s (UK) Brexit vote. Conflicting arguments and forecasts seeking to define and characterize what has happened and what will happen as a result of … Continue reading “Brexit (Part Two): Exposing the Divide”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," August 24, 2016 Many people would evaluate the United States as a nation in serious decline. Economically, it is seriously deep in debt, and its morality issues are infamous worldwide. When we consider the overwhelming evidence from the Bible that poor leadership in government, business, religion, education, and family … Continue reading “Leadership and Covenants (Part Three)”