Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Mike Ford (1955-2021) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," September 22, 2015 “You shall not wear a garment of different sorts, such as wool and linen mixed together.” —Deuteronomy 22:11 What is the strangest law in the Bible? For many, it is Deuteronomy 22:11, “You shall not wear a garment of different sorts, such as wool and … Continue reading “Wool and Linen”

by Pat Higgins Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," September 22, 2015 Both the Old and New Testaments often repeat the principle that to establish a fact requires two or three witnesses. This criterion applies to the death penalty (Deuteronomy 17:6; Hebrews 10:28), accusations against an elder (I Timothy 5:19), disputes with the brethren (Matthew 18:16), establishing iniquity … Continue reading “Every Word?”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," September 22, 2015 Among the most distressing news this year has been the direction of the ongoing negotiations over Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. Despite signing the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 1968—during the reign of the shah—Tehran has coveted weapons of mass destruction at least since … Continue reading “Is Obama Redistributing Power?”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," July 22, 2015 Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes 7:15-18: I have seen all things in my days of vanity: There is a just man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs his life in his wickedness. Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Twelve): Paradox, Conclusion”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Ready Answer," July 22, 2015 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, . . . and yielded up His spirit.” —Matthew 27:46, 50 Jesus Christ kept His final Passover with His disciples the night before He suffered. He set the example for us of when … Continue reading “Why Was Jesus Not Crucified as Passover Began? (Part Two)”

by Mike Fuhrer Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," July 22, 2015 During a telephone conversation with an old friend, prophecy featured as a major topic. My friend brought up the subject of a list he had made of the prophetic events for which we should be watching. People who have been in the church for decades believe … Continue reading “What Is Joel 2 Really About?”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," May 13, 2015 Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes 7:15, “There is a just man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs life in his wickedness.” This verse presents a Christian with a paradox about Christian living. A paradox is a circumstance, statement, activity, or … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Eleven): Paradox, Continued”

by Ronny H. Graham Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," May 13, 2015 As we quickly approach the Passover season, it may be helpful for us to consider the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9, one whose fulfillment is recorded by all four gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The event they chronicled is called “The Triumphal Entry,” the … Continue reading “Lowly and Riding on a Donkey?”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," May 13, 2015 In December 1991, with the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Moscow grounded its air force, particularly its strategic bombers, due to a lack of fuel, spare parts, and the will to project power. The Soviets, returning to their traditional identity as Russians, began … Continue reading “Cold War Redux?”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Ready Answer," May 13, 2015 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, . . . and yielded up His spirit.” —Matthew 27:46, 50 Among the established doctrines of the church of God, certain questions arise on a regular basis, questions which—if not answered correctly—can lead … Continue reading “Why Was Jesus Not Crucified as Passover Began? (Part One)”