by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," December 1995 About forty years before Israel entered the Promised Land, God foretold what would happen when the people turned from His commandments and way of life. Seven hundred years later, this prophecy, found in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28, began to come to pass when in 721-718 … Continue reading “Your Land Shall Not Yield Its Produce”
What Was the Law ‘Added Because of Transgressions’?
by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," December 1995 Few books of the Bible have caused as much controversy as Paul's letter to the Galatians. One source estimates that there are as many as 300 published interpretations of this epistle. As we all know, some have used Galatians to claim that the Ten Commandments … Continue reading “What Was the Law ‘Added Because of Transgressions’?”
Simplicity in Christ
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, December 1995 The apostle Paul gives the members of the Corinthian church what appears to be a strange warning in II Corinthians 11:3: “But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” He … Continue reading “Simplicity in Christ”
In the Grip of Distrust
by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," October-November 1995 Most of us are aware of a phenomenon that too often takes place within the church of God. It should not happen, but it does. This phenomenon is that if an attitude or trend begins to develop in the world, we can expect that it will soon … Continue reading “In the Grip of Distrust”
Dead to the Law?
by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," October-November 1995 The apostle Peter admits that many of the things that his fellow apostle Paul wrote are hard to understand, and because of this, he warns, some people distort Paul's writings to their own destruction (II Peter 3:15-16). This is still happening today. People—some sincerely and … Continue reading “Dead to the Law?”
The Crown of Life
by Martin G. Collins Forerunner, September 1995 Some call the Tower of London “the Cradle of the English Race.” It is well named, for it was there that England had her beginnings as a nation. It is the oldest palace, fortress and prison in Europe, dating back 900 years. Housed within its walls in the … Continue reading “The Crown of Life”
Is the Kingdom of God Within You?
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Ready Answer," September 1995 Kingdom. It is such an easy word to understand. Even without a dictionary to tell us its definition, we know that the natural usage of “kingdom” is a country or nation governed by a monarch. Thus, all kingdoms would have a few attributes in common. Obviously, … Continue reading “Is the Kingdom of God Within You?”
Lying to the Holy Spirit
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Ready Answer," August 1995 What a time to be alive! Jesus had just recently died and rose again, and on Pentecost, He had sent the Holy Spirit to the apostles. From that point, the church had grown incredibly—by the thousands! And oh, what a spirit of accord! The church was … Continue reading “Lying to the Holy Spirit”
The Duality of Prophecy
by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," August 1995 Many people find the subject of prophecy to be the most fascinating aspect of Bible study, and they show an intense interest in it. Some scour the newspapers, books, magazines and television and radio news for the latest tidbit that fulfills their favorite prophecies. Unfortunately, … Continue reading “The Duality of Prophecy”
Are the Sabbath and Holy Days Done Away?
by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," July 1995 For centuries, people have tried to find ways of convincing themselves and others that Christians are not required to observe the Sabbath and holy days. One of their favorite scriptural targets in this quest is Colossians 2:16-17. Some teach that a heretical group of Judaizers … Continue reading “Are the Sabbath and Holy Days Done Away?”