The Assembly (Part 4/9) – The Lampstand
Main idea: Testimony (in the place) In the Old Testament: In the New Testament: Examples:
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Becoming more like Christ
Once a missionary came to a tribe somewhere in Africa. He gathered all the people together and told them about the life of the Lord…
The basic law of marriage
Marriage and the family are not a “product of capitalist society,” as claimed by communism in the wake of Friederich Engels, or the result of…
Be Strong and Work
We would like to connect these two biblical passages that speak of being strong and working for the Lord. First, we see in 2 Chronicles…
The Assembly (Part 3/9) – The Bride
Main idea: Love and Submission Essential characteristics: Timeline (in part) until the marriage of the Lamb: Participants in the wedding:
Fear not (Part 3/30) – God’s Unchangeable Plan
We can well imagine that Paul was afraid (by the way, he was often afraid, see, e.g., 2 Cor 4:8). After all, he would now…
Making Friends with the Unrighteous Mammon
“You don’t talk about money, you just have it,” as the saying goes. Interestingly, the Lord talks about money and how we should deal with…
Practical: Idolatry in the 21st Century
Some Christians may wonder what 1 John 5:21 still has to say to us today: “Keep yourselves from idols.” In the 21st century, we no…
The Assembly (Part 2/9) – House of God
Main idea: Holiness/glory and responsibility What characterizes the house? What does order involve?
Recovery from Backsliding
“Backslider!” What an ugly word is this! So ugly that we usually reserve it for those who have openly and flagrantly turned back to the…
Fear not (Part 2/30) – Overcoming the Mountain in Front of Us
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with…
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…
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…