Sermons and Biblical Studies

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," May 2003 Leviticus 1 gives instruction on the whole burnt offering, which we saw in Part One represents Christ's total devotion to God, revealing in broad strokes the ideal we are to strive for in our relationship with God. The burnt offering has four distinctive characteristics that set it … Continue reading “The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Three): The Meal Offering”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," May 2003 In the various churches around the world, there are some bizarre teachings, and some strange interpretations of the Scripture. It is true that some passages require more research and explanation than others. God, however, seems to have designed His written Word to be that way: But the word … Continue reading “Did Angels Marry Human Women?”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, May 2003 We have seen that God initially installs the new man and that it is our responsibility to nourish him. We have also seen that he is manifested in our conduct, that he is reconciled to God and man, that he is circumcised of heart, that he is connected … Continue reading “Choosing the New Man (Part Three)”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," May 2003 As Daniel 12:4 predicts, we live in a time of increasing knowledge. Data flows constantly around the globe, facilitated by communications satellites, the Internet, television and radio, newspapers and magazines, telephones, pagers, and a host of other means and methods. This rapid—indeed, almost instantaneous—flow of information … Continue reading “Let No One Deceive You”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," March-April 2003 As hard as we might find studying the Bible to be, it must be done if we truly desire to know God, and doing so will create a more complete and personal vision of things we must accomplish. Studying is a discipline that requires a great deal … Continue reading “The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Two): The Burnt Offering”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," March-April 2003 In 1896, Charles Sheldon wrote a novel entitled In His Steps. It presents an unlikely hero, a tramp dressed in rags, who disrupts the status quo in a Midwestern church service by making a shocking statement after his repeated pleas for help are disregarded by the well-dressed and … Continue reading “What Did Jesus Do?”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, March-April 2003 The apostle Paul informs us in Romans 6:6 that, when we were submerged in the waters of baptism, “our old man was crucified with [Christ], that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.” Once this has occurred, … Continue reading “Choosing the New Man (Part Two)”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," March-April 2003 The inclusion of four prophecies or oracles attributed to the Mesopotamian soothsayer Balaam has troubled some Bible students through the years. Not only was Balaam a polytheist, he led Israel into sin by suggesting that Moab's women seduce the Israelites into sexual immorality and idolatry, bringing … Continue reading “The Prophecies of Balaam (Part Two)”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," February 2003 The apostle Paul writes in Romans 1:20, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.” Men marvel at the immense grandeur of … Continue reading “The Offerings of Leviticus (Part One): Introduction”

by Mike Ford (1955-2021) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," February 2003 I live in Georgia, where, last month, people were standing in line for up to three hours in a futile attempt to win the Power Ball lottery (with a pot nearing $300 million), won ultimately by a West Virginian. Yes, even though we are in the … Continue reading “The Gun Lap”