Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Bill Onisick Forerunner, March 2, 2009 We have heard a great deal lately about change. Politicians tell the nation that it needs a change of leadership, a change of ideas, and change in outlook. And we do not just need change for the sake of change, but we need “change we can believe in.” … Continue reading “Are We Ready for Change?”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," January 2, 2009 It is not hard to determine what the most common sin is. It is idolatry, a sin of commission. Five commandments bear directly on it: the first, second, third, fourth, and tenth. In addition, the others easily become involved in idolatry by being broken in their … Continue reading “The Third Commandment”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," January 2, 2009 Until recently, we who live in the United States and Canada have had many personal liberties, particularly the freedom to worship God. In the post-World War II era, most other modern Israelitish nations have also enjoyed such freedoms, and thus most in the church of … Continue reading “Smyrna: Faithful Until Death”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," January 2, 2009 British Prime Minister Henry Temple (1784-1865), known as Lord Palmerston, remarked in the House of Commons on March 1, 1848: “We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.” … Continue reading “The Rise (Again) of Nations”

by Ronny H. Graham Forerunner, "Ready Answer," January 2, 2009 “For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” —Deuteronomy 4:24 In Galatians 5:22-23 appears a list of what the apostle Paul calls the “fruit of the Spirit.” The fruits of the Spirit also have counterparts, called the “works of the flesh,” … Continue reading “The Jealousy of God”

by James Beaubelle Forerunner, January 2, 2009 How many more years do we have before the return of Christ? Let none of us deceive ourselves: The time of God's wrath upon this world is drawing closer with each passing day. Even with our limited view of the world, we can see America's social fabric—the traditional … Continue reading “The Sacredness of Marriage”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," October 8, 2008 Previously, we covered the keeping of the first commandment as having to do with the worship of the true God. He is the Creator, Sustainer, Ruler, and Provider of this universe, as well as the Source of the Christian way of life. Making sure that He … Continue reading “The Second Commandment”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," October 4, 2008 Politics among nations has been occurring since ancient times. Ever since one government needed to interact with another—whether because of a boundary dispute, rival claims to a resource, or fear of a powerful neighbor—some kind of intergovernmental relations have sought means to forge solutions for mutual … Continue reading “Geopolitics: Scope and Limitations”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," October 8, 2008 As we slide further into the time of the end, and the bright summer days continue to be spiritually dark, it is common for us to look around for an indicator of how long it will be until Jesus Christ returns. We might scan the … Continue reading “‘As a Thief in the Night’”

by Staff Forerunner, October 8, 2008 Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great by his wife, Malthrace, inherited the two regions of Galilee and Perea. Like his father, Antipas had great political wit, knowing how to work situations to his advantage. In terms of governance, he seems to have taken a page from Herod's … Continue reading “Herod Antipas: ‘That Fox’”