Sermons and Biblical Studies

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, August 2002 In last month's article, we were introduced to two immoral women, Miss Babylon, representative of this world's culture apart from God, and Miss Heresy, symbolic of false religion. These two lie in wait for the simple and gullible, to appeal to their desires and to lead them astray. … Continue reading “Strange Women (Part Two)”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," July 2002 Last month, the “Personal” focused on the power of fear to motivate. It can motivate us to cringe in stark terror, paralyzing us into a sluggish lassitude—or, it can conversely stir us into vital and directed action against or in behalf of a cause, project, or enemy. … Continue reading “The Elements of Motivation (Part Two): Vision”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," July 2002 “You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk.” —Exodus 23:14-19 Silence! Repeatedly, God's people have been taught always to be ready to give an answer regarding our beliefs (I Peter 3:15). But when I was put on the spot, all I could come up with … Continue reading “Milk and Meat”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, July 2002 I am not opposed to women as a general rule. I have a wonderful wife, a very sweet mother, and even several sisters. Nevertheless, the Bible warns us about strange women, so it is in our best interest to develop a healthy suspicion of these women. They are … Continue reading “Strange Women”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," June 26, 2002 Law is our genius and our Achilles' Heel. If the trends of international law in the 1990s are allowed to mature into binding rules, international law may prove to be one of the most potent weapons ever deployed against the United States.1 —David B. Rivkin, … Continue reading “Globalism (Part Twelve): It Shall Never Be”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," June 2002 The gospel's sure promise of an endless life in glory in the Kingdom of God as the Father's spirit-composed children and Jesus Christ's brothers and companions seems so appealing and captivating that one wonders why we would need more motivation than the anticipation of its fulfillment. History … Continue reading “The Elements of Motivation (Part One): Fear”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," June 2002 God is continually and constantly involved in our lives. Yet, He is not dragging us to participate in His way; we always have a choice to choose God's way or to continue in Satan's way. God calls or draws us to Him by Jesus Christ (John 6:44), and … Continue reading “Hedged About on Every Side”

by David F. Maas Forerunner, June 2002 In April 2002, the International Bible Society and Zondervan Publishers released a gender-neutral New Testament, the Today's New International Version, with the objective of replacing the masculine-dominated language with more “politically correct” expressions. Among the thousands of intrusive changes are the substitution of “children of God” for “sons … Continue reading “Is God a Male Chauvinist?”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," June 2002 Last month, we noted the deep-seated differences between American and European governmental systems, focusing on the structure and operation of the European Union. Not all tents of Shem are created equal. Does this difference present a threat to American democratic institutions here at home? Is it … Continue reading “Globalism (Part Eleven): The International Criminal Court and Bad Law”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," May 2002 Last time, we concluded with a quick survey of the story of Job. The man certainly had troubles as his grueling trial progressed, yet, for the most part, he held his faith, pleasing God, as can be seen in His blessing of Job with new children, wealth, … Continue reading “God’s Sovereignty and the Church’s Condition (Part Two)”