The Assembly (Part 1/9) – The body
In this series, we want to collect some Scriptural thoughts about a topic that is very close to the heart of our Lord Jesus: His…
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Being a debtor!
Paul once called himself a “debtor”. Strange, isn’t it? Weren’t the recipients of his ministry – and therefore also us – his debtors? “I am…
Greater through pressure
“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.”…
The Logic of Calvary
The missionary J. Alexander Clark once saw a lion attacking an African. He grabbed his rifle, killed the animal, and took the wounded man to…
The Purpose of Trials
Trials teach us submission to the Lord and deliver us from our own ways. They are God’s way of developing patience in us. About the…
The Pillow of Peace
The still waters in Psalm 23 speak of a serenity of heart. This is not necessarily about peaceful circumstances but about peace and calmness of…
Fear not (Part 1/30) – The worthless Sparrow
Are you fearful? Is there a lot that you are afraid of? Well, God made provision against this: Scripture contains about 100 times the encouragement…
Fear of God in Our Practical Lives
Sometimes you hear questions like: “Am I allowed to do that as a Christian?”, “Is that allowed in the Bible?” or someone complains: “The Christian…
The Christian Family
Some of us have been brought up in a Christian family, but have we realized this is a great blessing? Believers who have not…
Biblical Separation – needed today
1. Introduction Separation—for some Christians, this is an irritating word, while others recognize a divine principle in it. Indeed, the principle of separation runs through…
Faithfulness – not successfulness!
Very interesting! Here, God is not looking for servants who bear much fruit, have much success to show, or are “doers.” No, it’s about faithful…
Question: Can A Believer Lose Salvation? (Part 2/2)
In the second part, we will look at some of the objections raised against the teaching that believers cannot be lost. General objections The view…
Question: Can A Believer Lose Salvation? (Part 1/2)
The question of whether a believer can be lost has probably occupied every Christian at one time or another. In this article, we want to…
Sleeping Believers
These disciples – faithless, tired, and totally lacking in empathy! We often find ourselves thinking this way. As much as we marvel at the fact…
Question: Do Christians Have to Keep the Law?
Christians are not under the law (Romans 6:14). This applies in general and does not depend on how the law is used – that is,…
Biblical Principles of Giving
Biblical Principles for Giving 1. Giving manifests God’s grace in our lives: “Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on…
The Choice Moses Made
The story of Moses remains one of the most remarkable in human history. Born into a family of enslaved Israelites, he was at birth slated…
Love and sexuality – A Blessing or a Curse?
The topic is “hot” – at the latest with the onset of puberty. An adolescent teenager sits tightly embraced with an equally young girl and…
“We Will Serve the Lord!”
Joshua is a remarkable person in the Old Testament. He was, first, Moses’ servant and then the leader of the people of Israel, whom he…
Living as a Witness – How?
The healing of leprosy is made known – our salvation too? In this passage, the Lord’s power and compassion were in the foreground when He…