A Closed and an Open Door

It is interesting to study the way God extended His guidance to these early messengers of the Cross. It consisted mainly in prohibiting their movement…

The Simple Task of a Witness

Sometimes evangelizing is difficult—the critical unbeliever asks difficult questions or brings arguments against the faith that are not so easy to refute. This danger can…

The Book of Acts – Introduction

A continuation The Acts of the Apostles is the continuation of a report that the evangelist Luke addressed to Theophilus. You could also say that…

Conformed or Transformed?

In Romans 12 verse 1, we are told to offer our bodies to God as a living sacrifice. One question that arises is what motivation…

Take Heed How You Hear

In our Christian life, it is not only a question of what we hear, but also how we hear. It is possible to listen to…

The Armor/Panoply of God

The first three chapters of Ephesians show what we have received by the grace of God: We are holy in Christ and blameless before God…

Who Were the Twelve Disciples?

They were twelve men. Twelve whom Jesus Christ had called to follow Him. But the Lord Jesus knew their inner selves, their weaknesses, their doubts,…

The Feet of the Lord

Just as the hands and eyes of the Lord Jesus make a deep impression on us, His feet also touch our hearts. Let’s take a…

And What if There is no Spouse?

For most Christians, marriage at a certain age is a matter of course. But what is true for “most” is not valid for everyone. We…

Offered in Silence

“While the king is at his table, my spikenard sends forth its fragrance” (Song of Solomon 1:12) So spoke the bride of Solomon when she…

Different Rewards in Heaven

While it is true that there are no degrees of fitness for heaven, it is also true that there will be degrees of reward in…

My Grace is Sufficient for You

When Paul heard these words from the Lord, he was in an extraordinary situation. He had experienced something great. But immediately afterward, God had allowed…

Divorce and Remarriage?

The topic of divorce and remarriage is a hot topic among Christians. Opinions differ widely. Some say that divorce and/or remarriage are legitimate under certain…

Do All in His Name

Here I get the whole course of everyday life. Constantly, there are difficulties that I find in passing through this world. I say, “Shall I…