Objection: “Is God Really the Author of the Bible?”
Many people have called the Bible a “fairy tale” — a book of illogical stories full of contradictions and false statements written by people…
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Paul in Philippi – Prison, Prayer and Praise
After arriving in the Roman colony of Philippi, Paul and his party went down to the river for a prayer meeting on the Sabbath. Prayer…
The importance of the right thinking
“…as (a man) thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7) A. P. Gibbs used to say, “You are not what you think you…
Question: Why Wait Until Marriage?
Question: You hear the thought more and more often among Christians: “We are engaged, we want to get married one day. We’ve realized that the…
Can I Benefit From the Old Testament?
Some people find it difficult to benefit from the books in the Old Testament. But anyone who thinks that the Old Testament was written only…
The Leading Of The Holy Spirit
One of the numerous and wonderful workings and effects of the Holy Spirit is His guidance or leading. It is a subject of which…
The Lamb of God
The subject of the Lamb is one of the most beautiful themes in the Word of God. It’s threaded throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation.…
The Grace of God Has Appeared
It is a very good thing for every believer to meditate frequently on the grace of God. If we look back, we realize that it…
Disciplines of Every Disciple
Discipline is a word most of us don’t like! We automatically think negative! But discipline in our lives is not negative. It’s necessary! Those who…
No envy!
Envy is not a very pleasant topic. It appears to us immediately – and exclusively – as a negative quality. And so it is! A…
Peter’s Service – An Example for Us
In Acts 9:32–43, we see Peter, the former fisherman, display features of one who is an effective servant of God. Six things stand out as…
Peace in Our Hearts
Peace in the heart, even if circumstances have not yet changed; the deep trust that the Lord will do all things well; rest in the…
Filled With the Spirit – Is This Charismatic? (Questions and Misunderstandings)
What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? Do you have to be or think charismatic? In this essay, the author answers several…
Contradiction: Work out Your Salvation?
Doesn’t the Bible very often reject the idea that salvation can be earned through one’s own works (e.g., Eph 2:8.9)? So how should we understand…
Hoping Contrary to Hope?
Do you sometimes find it hard to believe God’s promises? Do you doubt verses (such as Romans 8:28) that God always has a perfect plan?…
Three Vital Characteristics of Christian Life
The apostle Paul wrote to the Galatians about the privilege he had in having Christ revealed through his life, to set Him forth livingly (Galatians…
The Great Commission – Still Relevant after 2,000 years?
A Bible teacher writes about the Lord’s so-called Great Commission (Mt 28:19: “Go therefore!“): “The commission to do this was given by the risen Lord…
Question: Music Instruments in the Worship Meeting?
Question: What does the Scripture (New Testament) say about instrumental music accompaniment in the meetings, especially the (so-called) “worship meeting”? Dear E., If we wanted…
Sin – the former Boss
“Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore, do not let sin…
Meeting Digitally as Believers?
Digitalization is not just a trend in Corona times. However, the topic is socially fueled by the spread of the virus. In many areas of…