Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Martin G. Collins Forerunner, September 1993 When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon marched into Judah in 597 BC and subdued the nation, part of his booty included King Jehoiachin and the prophet Ezekiel, who were quickly hauled off to Babylon. For nearly ten years the prophet watched from afar his once proud nation sink into … Continue reading “How You Can Glorify God!”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," August 1993 Make a chain, for the land is filled with crimes of blood, and the city is full of violence. Therefore I will bring the worst of the Gentiles, and they will possess their houses; I will cause the pomp of the strong to cease, and their holy … Continue reading “Murder?”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," August 1993 After reading several books on prophecy written by evangelicals, it became evident that they are missing the key that unlocks understanding of biblical prophecy. Many of them see a Beast rising in Europe in tandem with a “revived” church. Others understand the 200 million-man army from … Continue reading “What’s in a Name?”

by Kenneth G. Griswold Forerunner, August 1993 Most of us knew or heard of Mr. Armstrong. Though his life was extensively chronicled, some things in his life are not well known. Many people think he was a great man, but a biography about him reveals some unsavory bits of information. In his early teen years, … Continue reading “You’ve Got to Hear What I Heard . . .”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," July 1993 In a recent impassioned speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Speaker Tom Foley (D-Washington) urged his fellow members of Congress to pass the President’s tax bill to save the American economy. Since the Clinton plan relies on the “contributions” of average Americans, Foley … Continue reading “Panting After the Dust”

by John O. Reid (1930-2016) Forerunner, July 1993 Many years ago when we first came into God's church, we were very private about all the church did, and one area we did not discuss at all was tithing. My wife asked me never to mention it to her father because he was dead set against … Continue reading “Tithing: God’s Financial System”

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," June 1993 Not only is homosexuality out of the closet in America, it is entirely out in the open and militantly demanding its recognition and acceptance. With political power far exceeding their numbers, homosexuals now feel greatly empowered with an openly supportive President in the White House. Whoever … Continue reading “The ‘Gaying’ of America”

by Staff Forerunner, June 1993 The faith of God's people has been bombarded relentlessly in the recent past to the point that some have no idea what to believe anymore. In the past, have we seen promises in God's Word that were not really there? Has “true scholarship” proved that some of God's promises are … Continue reading “Beware of Faith Blockers!”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," May 1993 In this article I hope to explain a clearly established, but nonetheless confusing and dangerous, trend that is taking place in the church of God. Many sincere people seem to think that the only activity that validates a ministry as of God is whether it is preaching … Continue reading “Who Is Doing the Work of God?”

by Mike Ford (1955-2021) Forerunner, May 1993 In Ephesians 5:1, Paul urges us to imitate or follow God—not an easy thing to do. It takes many qualities, not the least of which is good character. The dictionary defines character as “the combination of qualities that distinguishes one person, group or thing from another.” It is … Continue reading “What Do You Do in the Dark?”