Sermons and Biblical Studies

by John O. Reid (1930-2016) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," May 5, 2011 “. . . that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left, and that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel.” —Deuteronomy 17:20 Contrary to popular … Continue reading “Little Compromises”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," February 24, 2011 In today's confused secular and religious milieu, is there a true church? If so, where is it? In this last generation, secularism has become a much more prominent social force, extending its influences deep into the culture. In this time of political correctness and multiculturalism, we … Continue reading “Where Is God’s True Church Today?”

by Ronny H. Graham Forerunner, "Ready Answer," February 24, 2011 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” —Matthew 11:30 Every year, after spending eight days at the Feast of Tabernacles and being filled with spiritual food in abundance, we must return home. Most of us just do not want it to end … Continue reading “Take My Yoke Upon You”

by Staff Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," February 24, 2011 Herod Agrippa I, named Marcus Julius Agrippa, was born around 10 BC and ruled Judea and its surrounding areas after a brief period of direct Roman rule. His first son, Herod Agrippa II, born in AD 28, ruled much of Palestine as king, though never Judea. As … Continue reading “The Agrippas: The End of Ancient Judea”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," February 24, 2011 A nation's or region's geography constrains its policy choices, especially in its international relations. This is essentially the definition of geopolitics. Where a nation is located—landlocked or coastal, northern hemisphere or southern, Eastern or Western, high latitude or low, etc.—and what geographical features the land possesses—mountains, … Continue reading “The Geopolitics of Israel”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," December 15, 2010 Among all of the Bible's teachings, the instruction given in John 3 regarding being born again is perhaps the most liable to being misunderstood. In fact, as soon as it was out of Jesus' mouth, Nicodemus misconstrued His meaning, taking Christ's spiritual symbolism literally and physically. … Continue reading “Born Again or Begotten? (Part Three)”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," December 15, 2010 Throughout the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO, also known as the North Atlantic Alliance) served as a bulwark against a Soviet invasion of Europe. The core of the treaty is that “the Parties of NATO agreed that an armed attack against one or … Continue reading “NATO: In Search of a Mission”

by Staff Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," December 15, 2010 Part One ended with several questions regarding God's promise to us that we will inherit His Kingdom in juxtaposition to His equally firm admonitions to overcome sin and endure to the end lest we fall short. Does this mean that God's promises are conditional? Does He judge … Continue reading “Thy Kingdom Come! (Part Two)”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," November 1, 2010 As Part One explained, the teaching on the born-again doctrine—found primarily in John 3 but expanded by Paul, Peter, and John in later writings—has been prone to misunderstanding since Jesus Christ spoke to Nicodemus about it nearly two thousand years ago. In fact, Nicodemus immediately misconstrued … Continue reading “Born Again or Begotten? (Part Two)”

by Staff Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," November 1, 2010 Not long ago, as summer vacation time began to wind down, I was walking on our local beach one morning, when I noticed that some children had been playing there. With their basic “construction materials” of wet sand and pebbles, they had built a dam—for the obvious … Continue reading “Thy Kingdom Come! (Part One)”