Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997) Forerunner, April 1995 Throughout the centuries, the nature of God has been a matter of great controversy in Christian churches. Much has been written about the matter and many theories have been proposed. Some believe that the Bible does not contain sufficient information to permit men to come to a … Continue reading “Can Theology Define God’s Nature?”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," March 1995 With spring only weeks away, we have once again come to that wonderful time of the year when, because of the meaning of Passover, we are guided to focus more intensively and specifically on how and where we stand before God. In I Corinthians 11:28, written just … Continue reading “Amazing Grace”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, March 1995 In Galatians 6:16, the apostle Paul refers to the church as “the Israel of God.” Why? Why not “the Judah of God,” or “the Ephraim of God” or “the Galilee of God?” Why did God not inspire Paul to call the church by Israel's original name, Jacob—”the Jacob … Continue reading “The Israel of God”

by Mike Ford (1955-2021) Forerunner, March 1995 Most arguments in marriage, it is said, are over money. This may or may not be true, but, speaking from experience, it is close to the top! As a nation, we have been blessed with so much, yet we never seem to have enough money. Maybe we enjoy … Continue reading “What, Me Worry?”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," March 1995 One of the most frightening moments a person can experience is being awakened from a sound sleep by the jarring jolts of an earthquake. The feeling of helplessness and panic are indescribable. The most solid substance we know—the very earth under our feet—is shaking! No place … Continue reading “Earthquakes in Various Places”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," February 1995 Today, the largest body of the true church of God is rapidly being swept away by damnable heresies from the faith once delivered. Christians are warned of destructive and blasphemous doctrines being brought into the church in II Peter 2:1-3: But there were also false prophets among … Continue reading “Damnable Heresies”

by Staff Forerunner, February 1995 You dial the emergency number and transmit your message. But you receive no audible response from the other end of the phone line—not even the annoying, recorded voice of an answering machine. Is there anybody at the other end? Is anyone listening? After having dispatched hundreds, thousands, maybe even tens … Continue reading “What’s Going On Up There?”

by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," February 1995 Was our Savior bound by the Old Testament law of rituals and sacrifices when He lived on earth? If not, why not? Does it really matter? One of the central themes of the New Testament is that a Christian is a follower, a disciple, of … Continue reading “Was Jesus Christ Born Under the Law?”

by Martin G. Collins Forerunner, January 1992 Poor Thomas! Down through the centuries, theologians have labeled this apostle as “Doubting Thomas.” This is not the way a true Christian and apostle of Jesus Christ would want to be remembered! Yet, because of one incident recorded in John 20:24-29, this incomplete picture has overshadowed his admirable … Continue reading “Faithful Thomas!”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," January 1995 Everybody, every single person who has ever lived on earth, has been offended. Not once, but many times. In some cases, many, many times. Sometimes we may view an offense as being slight. At other times we may be offended and carry a resentment against another for … Continue reading “The Defense Against Offense”