by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," March 30, 2015 A major lesson we have learned from this study into Ecclesiastes is that the wisdom Solomon is promoting, especially in the last few chapters, is indeed sagacity, but a narrow, intensely practical, spiritual sagacity. We have a tendency to think of wisdom as a quality possessed … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Ten): Paradox”
The Lunar Sabbath or the Seventh-Day Sabbath: Which?
by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," March 30, 2015 “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it. . . .”—Genesis 2:3 For millennia, most of the world has been using a week of seven days. These seven days continuously repeat in their accustomed order week after week after week. The first day of … Continue reading “The Lunar Sabbath or the Seventh-Day Sabbath: Which?”
Where the Eagles Are Gathered
by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," March 30, 2015 Woven throughout Jesus’ parables and prophecies are numerous descriptions of the end times, as well as the significant things His followers need to be aware of as they await His return. He warns of increasing deception and false messiahs. He also cautions us about what … Continue reading “Where the Eagles Are Gathered”
Age of Empires
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," March 30, 2015 Scientific discovery coined a phrase that has become axiomatic: “Nature abhors a vacuum.” In short, when a vacuum is created by whatever means, unless the seal is diligently maintained, gaseous or liquid matter will expand to fill the space. We can see this principle at work … Continue reading “Age of Empires”
Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Nine): Wisdom as a Defense
by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," January 21, 2015 Among the characteristics of God that we are to strive for, wisdom has an extremely high value, as Proverbs 4:7 attests: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” Pay attention to the word “principal” here. Spelled in this … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Nine): Wisdom as a Defense”
Watch What?
by Pat Higgins Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," January 21, 2015
Ginning Up Racial Strife
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," January 21, 2015 On August 9, 2014, Officer Darren Wilson, 28, a white, six-year veteran of the Ferguson (Missouri) Police force, shot to death an 18-year-old black man, Michael Brown. Brown and a friend, Dorian Johnson, 22, had just robbed a nearby convenience store and were walking to the … Continue reading “Ginning Up Racial Strife”
Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Eight): Death
by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," September 26, 2014 Ecclesiastes 7 is another chapter of comparisons, that is, it essentially states that this is better than that. Recall that we should not take these comparisons as absolutes, which is why Solomon uses the term “better” rather than giving a direct, dogmatic command. Why does he … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Eight): Death”
A Tale of Two Complaints (Part Two)
by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," September 26, 2014 In Part One,we looked at Jeremiah 12, where we find the narration of the prophet’s complaint that the wicked prosper, even though they destroy the land God gave to Abraham and His descendants as an eternal possession. God assures Jeremiah that He will punish the … Continue reading “A Tale of Two Complaints (Part Two)”
The Rise of the Caliphate
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," September 26, 2014 As the thirteenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, a recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds that 47% of Americans believe the country is less safe now than before the terrorist attacks. It is a significant finding due to the fact that a similar poll, … Continue reading “The Rise of the Caliphate”