Why I Cannot Accept Modern Teaching on Predestination
This is a 20 to 30 minute read. This is also a work in progress and may be edited from time to time. Because of the length, section headings and important comments are inserted to assist in the flow. An Original Work by R. Joseph Ritter, Jr. Introduction Do we have a...
Communism vs. Christ: Work
In the Bible, work is a recurring theme. The earliest record in the Bible of work is the creation by God of the universe. Then, on the seventh day, He rested. Very early in the Bible, God set the tone for work in every day life and in the life of one who follows Him....
Remembering the Trail of Tears
Part of our summer vacation intersected several times with the historical landmark known as the Trail of Tears. If you are not familiar with the Trail of Tears, it is a conglomeration of routes American Indians were forced to travel in the 1800s when United States...
When Is Repentance Required?
Joshua 2:8-13, 9:1-13 (text omitted for the sake of space, you can read the verses on your own.) These two passages of Scripture are contrasted against each other, yet Israel’s task and the defeat of tribes in Canaan is very much in the backdrop. Let’s first...
The Demands of God’s Presence
I have always admired preachers who can turn one verse in the Bible into an hour long sermon. But sometimes, the verse is just that meaningful. Such is the case of an obscure verse in Joshua 3:5, “Then Joshua said to the people, ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow...
Living Better Than the Holiness of Moses
How do we define holiness? Our approach to holiness usually depends on our upbringing and doctrinal background. Some have a more Biblical understanding of holiness, and others have a more outward understanding of holiness. Let’s start with a basic understanding. “For...
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