The Fruit of the Spirit (4/9) – Longsuffering
The Lord Jesus once said that we are destined to bear fruit. Our goal in life should, therefore, be to bear lasting fruit that is…
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Listen to God’s Warnings
Elijah asked God to stop the rain to wake up the people of Israel. And He did. What a wake-up call! We can also pray…
“All Seek Their Own”
We casually glance at these words, we feel how aptly they describe the character of mankind generally, in a world where so many are doing…
The Prophet Habbakuk – Introduction
The messenger and the message The book of the prophet Habakkuk has a very personal character. He does not bring messages directly to the people,…
Milk or Steak?
Milk or steak: which of these two foods do we give a baby? Obviously, not the steak. It wouldn’t be able to digest it.…
Being Anxious for Nothing
Worries are at home everywhere. There is no continent, no country, no city, and no house where they do not live. Worry is not bound…
FAQ – The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit does not “speak of himself” (John 16:13). Does this mean we should not study this subject? No. This verse does not…
The Fruit of the Spirit (3/9) – Peace
The Lord Jesus once said that we are destined to bear fruit. Our goal in life should, therefore, be to bear lasting fruit that is…
Bitterness – One of the Greatest Enemies in Our Lives
“Take heed lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this, many become defiled” (Hebrews 12:15). Bitterness among fellow believers is…
How Scripture Calls “The Son”
The Son of God is central to the truth of Christianity and Christian fellowship (1 John 1:3). It is also the special target of the…
FAQ – Prophecy
1. What is prophecy? Prophecy involves a man (or, in the right context, a woman) speaking on behalf of God. The prophet receives a…
The Law of Service
There are some people with a little measure of “position” who seem to accept all favors shown to them, and all services rendered to them…
The Book of Psalms – Introduction
“The Book of Psalms” [1] – “Medicine chest”, hymnal, or more? Many of us like to read the Book of Psalms again and again because…
The Fruit of the Spirit (2/9) – Joy
The Lord Jesus once said that we are destined to bear fruit. Our goal in life should, therefore, be to bear lasting fruit that is…
Contradiction: Faith or Works?
The different statements in Romans 4:3 and James 2 have caused many Bible readers a headache as they thought they had encountered a contradiction…
Why Did You Not Come Sooner?
On one occasion I was preaching the glad tidings of salvation through the finished work of Christ, when a middle-aged man stood up, and…
FAQ – Worship
I. Introduction What is worship? Some people say “We worship in such and such a place” – and mean they go there to listen…
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…
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.…