Be Happy!
When we look at the attributes of the Lord, we have much reason to rejoice. But that’s not all: we can also look forward to…
Articles
The Fruit of the Spirit (1/9) – Love
The Lord Jesus once said that we are destined to bear fruit. Our aim in life should, therefore, be to bear lasting fruit that is…
No Joy as a Disciple?
The Law of Moses regulated Nazirites for the Israelites: Women and men could consecrate themselves to God. But they had to give up some things.…
Hand-Copied Bible
How many Bibles are in your home right now? How many of them are read on a daily or even a periodic basis? I read…
FAQ — Church/Assembly
1. What does the word “church” mean? The Greek word “ecclesia” means “called out”. The church has nothing to do with the world. It is…
Overcomers of Sin
When the Lord Jesus died on the Cross, He died not only as my Substitute; He died also as my Representative. He died not only…
Forgiveness — Difficult, but Possible
Asking for forgiveness and forgiving—both can be very difficult. In His parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35), the Lord Jesus addresses the second problem.…
Is this or that Allowed for Christians?
A wealthy landowner had to hire a new coachman. On the day the decision about the new coachman was to be made, several coachmen gathered…
Our Reasonable Service
A Christian man had quoted this verse, urging those whom he had addressed to present their bodies to God as a living sacrifice. When…
God’s “Big-Picture-Perspective”
Big assignments require big characters. God will give you a responsibility in proportion to the size of your character. In Bible times, a person’s name…
What the Word of God Does
In his two letters in the New Testament, Peter writes from the perspective of the kingdom, which has very much to do with our…
Fear Not (22/30) – God’s Repeated Encouragements
Gideon is one of the people in the Bible who is often afraid: He is afraid of the Midianites. Twice he asks God for…
FAQ – Assurance of Salvation
The Greek word for assurance in the New Testament is “plerophoria” – full assurance. It occurs four times: 1 Thessalonians 1:5; Hebrews 6:11; Hebrews 10:22;…
Be Sensitive to God’s Leading
It seems to me that the horse and the mule picture two wrong attitudes we might have when we are seeking the Lord’s guidance. The…
A request the Lord Did Not Answer
Possessed, tormented, self-destructive, naked, screaming, alone, hopeless. This was the state of the Gadarene in Mark 5 before he was released by the Lord.…
The Gift of the Holy Spirit – A Christian Blessing
Probably every Christian has heard of the Holy Spirit, often known as the “third person of the Godhead.” But when it comes to who this…
Don’t Become Entangled
The Christian has been enlisted by the Lord, and is on active service for Him. He must not entangle himself in the affairs of everyday…
Question: Assembly Meetings only in one Place or in Homes?
Question: Occasionally, the question is asked: Do you have to come together “in one place” to be at the Lord’s Table, or can you also…
FAQ – Deliverance from the Power of Sin
When people come to Christ, confess their sins, and trust Him that His work on the cross of Calvary was sufficient for them, they…
Fear Not (Part 21/30) – Gratitude
“Gratitude is the lifebelt on the river of life,” someone once said. Another wrote: “Gratitude is good medicine for the soul. It’s a pity that…