Sermons and Biblical Studies

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," November 2003 Romans 8:9-11, 15 provides an appropriate foundation for concluding this series of articles: But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. … Continue reading “The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Eight): Conclusion (Part One)”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, November 14, 2003 A major area of doctrine that sets Roman Catholicism apart from the rest of this world's Christianity is its view of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Many weighty schools of thought and doctrine center on the person and function of Mary, and if one examines Roman Catholicism … Continue reading “Is Mary Worthy of Worship?”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," November 15, 2003 “Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” —I Thessalonians 4:17 Some time ago, I joined five other members of God's church … Continue reading “Is Heaven the Reward of the Saved?”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," November 16, 2003 Has it ever seemed strange that Jesus Christ, our Savior, was born of a virgin? It is easy to pass off the virgin birth (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; 2:4-7) as a necessary part in the physical purity of the One who would be the sacrifice … Continue reading “‘Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive . . .’”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," November 2003 European Economics » A new report by Pricewaterhouse-Coopers (PwC), the world's largest financial services firm, projects that the Eurozone economy could grow faster than the U.S. by 2010. PwC's European Economic Outlook concludes that although growth in the Eurozone is likely to remain sluggish in the next … Continue reading “WorldWatch November 2003”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," September-October 2003 For thousands of years, men have recognized to some extent that they are cut off from God. Perhaps some have not understood why, but Isaiah 59:1-2 makes the reason clear: “Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it … Continue reading “The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Seven): The Sin and Trespass Offerings”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," September-October 2003 “And you shall spend that money on whatever your heart desires .” —Deuteronomy 14:26 Every fall, the average church of God member looks forward to God's fall holy days, especially the Feast of Tabernacles and Last Great Day. In recent times, God's people have celebrated the Feast by … Continue reading “Whatever Your Heart Desires”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," September-October 2003 Southern Christianity in Motion The last three Prophecy Watch columns by Charles F. Whitaker have described a trend known as “Southern Christianity.” While Europe has become increasingly secular and North American Christianity has become extremely liberal, a morally conservative, Pentecostal-type Christianity is growing in the Southern Hemisphere … Continue reading “WorldWatch September-October 2003”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," September 26, 2003 “Then the king of the South shall become strong . . .” —Daniel 11:5 Last month, we looked at the sizable migration of Southern Christians into America. The religious preferences of these immigrants from Latin America, Oceania, Asia, and Africa are more often than not … Continue reading “Today’s Christianity (Part Three): Southern Christianity’s Impact on America”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," August 2003 The previous articles in this series have dealt only with the sweet-savor offerings, commonly called the whole burnt offering, the meal offering, and the peace offering. With this article, we shall begin comparing the distinctions between the sweet-savor offerings and the sin offerings. Some striking differences exist … Continue reading “The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Six): The Sin Offering”