Doing Service – as to the Lord
Paul’s instructions to servants (Eph. 6:5-8) are full of meaning for all who profess to be servants of Jesus Christ. First, they show that any…
Articles
The First Epistle to the Corinthians – Introduction
A letter in which church discipline, the role of women, and the question of idolatry are discussed: Is this an interesting document? Is it only…
Hospitality – All-present in the New Testament
Hospitality plays a very important role in the New Testament. Here are some thoughts on this: If you want to serve believers (in the following…
When Believers Have to Suffer
Elijah was now in a very special situation. He had to experience the consequences of his own prayer there at the brook Cherith. He had…
Eternal Security – Safe Forever
“Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who…
The Prophet Nahum – Introduction
Nahum announces judgment on Nineveh. This godless city would be conquered and destroyed. About 150 years earlier, it had been spared God’s judgment because it…
Scruples of Conscience – Food & (Holi)Days
Beginning in Romans 14, the apostle Paul takes up difficulties arising from the cultural and spiritual backgrounds of the believers at Rome. They had different…
The Epistle to the Philippians – Introduction
The Assembly in Philippi As Paul traveled through the Galatian countryside with Silas on his second missionary journey to consolidate the assemblies in Asia Minor,…
Obedient Like Jesus
Voluntarily, unconditionally, immediately. This is how you could describe Jesus’ obedience. Obedience means doing the will of another – regardless of the cost. He once…
Coming Out of What Is Not Right
Coming out of Babylon the Great? What does this portion from the Book of Revelation mean for us nowadays? The message behind it matters, especially…
Working for the Lord? Be Faithful!
Nehemiah had a big work to do in restoring the walls of the city of Jerusalem, but the number of people to do the work…
Does Your Lighthouse Work?
The keeper of a lighthouse in Calais boasted about the brightness of his lantern, which could be seen ten nautical miles off the coast.…
“Christians Never Get Sick!” – True?
Again and again, you hear voices claiming that Christians don’t need to be ill. They say: “If you only have enough faith, you can all…
Question: Is Singing Prophesying – and what about Headcovering?
Question: If a woman sings in a choir in front of the assembly (for example at a gospel outreach or at a conference), is this…
The Joy of Your Salvation
Christ’s work saves you, God’s Word assures you, and your joy is maintained by the Holy Spirit who indwells you. But every saved person still…
Smuggled In
This man was every bodyguard’s or security guy’s nightmare. For years, Claude Khazizian took great pleasure in smuggling himself unnoticed into political events or…
Contradiction: Who Carries Whose Burdens?
The two verses from Galatians 6 do not contradict each other, as can be seen from the fact that two different words are used for…
Question: Do I Have to Solve Every Single Conflict?
Question: Matthew 18:15: “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.” My question is: Does…
A Heart Broken By Sorrow
David reminds us that “the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite [crushed] spirit” (Ps.…
Cowards Become Martyrs
All the disciples fled in the darkest hour when their lives were at stake. But it is very moving to see in church history that…