Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Martin G. Collins Forerunner, January 2001 A conservative radio talk show out of Atlanta caught my ear one day as a discussion developed about the moral and ethical standards of youth today. Callers, young and old, gave their wisdom or the lack thereof. At one particular time, the subject matter had narrowed down to … Continue reading “Comparing Ourselves Among Ourselves”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," January 2001 The Christmas season has passed—thankfully—for another year. The colorful, twinkling lights have come down, dying evergreens grace the curbs awaiting trash collection, lines at stores have dwindled to manageable size, and the cheerful, too-sweet tunes of the season no longer clog the airwaves. People have quit … Continue reading “Nicolaitanism Today”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," December 2000 Sometimes the Bible makes an ambiguous statement—sometimes even on vitally important matters. As evidence accumulates from other parts of the Bible, however, the ambiguity dissolves and the statement becomes a clear rule. This is the case with the count to Pentecost in years when Passover falls on … Continue reading “Countdown to Pentecost 2001”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," December 2000 For millennia, the biblical land of Canaan has been the crossroads of the world. Only rarely has it been the center of civilization, yet quite often it has been the contested prize between two empires ranged about it. Within its borders lie vital trade routes, coveted … Continue reading “A Mid-East Mess”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," November 2000 The Bible uses many things from the common circumstances of everyday life to give us clear and penetrating instruction into our relationship with God. These things work as cogent instruction because our relationship with God shares many parallels with our relationships with fellow men. Thus, we perceive … Continue reading “Eating: How Good It Is! (Part One)”

by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," November 2000 Iknow what God is thinking! I know God's heart! Do you? On the other hand, do you say, loosely quoting Isaiah 55:9, that God's thoughts are higher than your thoughts, as high as heaven is above the earth? For those who are interested, God's heart is an open … Continue reading “God Has a Dream”

by Staff Forerunner, November 2000 Sitting nestled on the eastern slope of the Olympian mountain range, at the foot of Mount Bermius in Greece, is the city of Verria or Kara-Verria. A few insignificant ruins from the Greek and Roman periods are scattered throughout the vicinity. Today, thirty thousand people live in this ancient city, … Continue reading “The Berean Example”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," November 2000 My twenty-one-month-old son Jarod is all boy. His favorite activity, which he demands to do as soon as he wakes up, is to look for school buses during our daily walk around the neighborhood. He can spend hours each day playing with his wooden train set … Continue reading “Let Boys Be Boys!”

by John O. Reid (1930-2016) Forerunner, November 2000 We live in one of the most difficult and dangerous ages in man's history. Some may feel this is untrue, citing the harrowing times the apostles lived in, when their lives were in constant danger. This is true, but the danger they faced promoted closeness to God. … Continue reading “Little Compromises (2001)”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," September-October 2000 The Bible reveals Christianity to be a comprehensive way of life. Nine times in the book of Acts, it is referred to as “the way,” “this way,” “that way,” “the way of God,” “the way of the Lord” or “the way of salvation.” A way can be … Continue reading “Why Worship God?”