Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Staff Forerunner, March 31, 2005 The convicted and condemned murderer, also notorious for sedition and robbery, sits dejectedly in his filthy cell, watched closely by Roman guards. He cannot help but ponder how excruciatingly painful his encounter with crucifixion will be. He has seen many of these hellish nightmares of Roman justice as he … Continue reading “I Am Barabbas”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," March 31, 2005 “. . . and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised . . .” —Matthew 27:52 Jerusalem: AD 1944 My dad and my Uncle Albert were enjoying some leave after serving with the British Army in North Africa. … Continue reading “Resurrection AD 31”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," March-April 2005 The recent news out of Europe shows the issue of Muslim immigration quickly approaching a flashpoint. Europe has long been known for its loose immigration policy. Its endorsement of and wholehearted agreement with pluralism and multiculturalism have resulted in a massive influx of immigrants, both legal … Continue reading “Immigration and the Kingdom of God”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, March-April 2005 “And of Joseph [Moses] said, 'Blessed of the Lord is his land.” (Deuteronomy 33:13) For centuries, the two tribes of Joseph dwelt together, the folk of Manasseh living with those of Ephraim in the British Isles. In the early 1600s of this era, God took action to separate … Continue reading “Searching for Israel (Part Eleven): Manasseh Found”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," March 31, 2005 For the last fifty years, the Franco-German partnership has been the bedrock of European power. According to Strategic Forecasting (Stratfor), however, German and French interests may begin to diverge (“Geopolitical Diary,” February 24, 2005). Since WWII, the United States and Germany have been allies largely because … Continue reading “Franco-German Divergence”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "WorldWatch," February 2005 Mindanao, located in the southern Philippines, is the home of the Moros, a fiercely Muslim people feared far and wide as ruthless pirates and depraved slavers. By 1900, anyone with a lick of sense understood them to be the terror of the Philippines—and kept his distance. The … Continue reading “The .45, the GSF, and One-World Government”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, February 2005 “For surely I will command, and will sift the house of Israel among all nations, as grain is sifted in a sieve; yet not the smallest grain shall fall to the ground.” (Amos 9:9) This is what we know concerning what God has revealed about the whereabouts of … Continue reading “Searching for Israel (Part Ten): Clues and Answers”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," February 2005 Samuel P. Huntington, author of the 1998 best-seller Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order, has more recently written another book thoughtful Christians may want to review: Who Are We? The Challenges to America's National Identity. Huntington brings to the forefront something that others … Continue reading “National Identity: Man’s Invention or God’s Creation?”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Ready Answer," February 2005 “This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.” —Genesis 6:9 It is common knowledge that the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible was published in 1611—six years shy of 400 years ago. Since that … Continue reading “‘Perfect In His Generations’”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, February 2005 The following story does not have exciting characters, a riveting beginning, or a climactic ending, but nonetheless it is a well-known tale. It is rehearsed continually, and even though it lacks any redeeming moral value, it has had a tremendous impact on civilization—and especially upon Western culture. Those … Continue reading “What Evolution Really Means”