Having not sinned? (1 John 1:10)
It is hardly imaginable, that someone who calls himself a Christian says such a thing. Yet it happens. It is striking that one does not…
Articles
Joy in Heaven
Prayer That Delights Heaven The dependent attitude that the Lord Jesus showed in prayer brought joy to heaven. His life of prayer was like an…
Death is in the Pot: Christ – the Remedy
There were people in Colosse who wanted to add something to the teaching of Christ. Some tried philosophy, others ritualism (Colossians 2:8, 16). But philosophy…
„Get up and go“ – Philip (1/3)
This is a very strange assignment that Philip received from the Lord. He had just carried out fruitful work in Samaria, where many people converted.…
The Glory of God
God Is Light and God Is Love God is light, and He is love. As soon as God’s love shines into my heart, it draws…
If We Confess Our Sins (1 John 1:9)
In this verse we learn the wonderful truth. God forgives sins and is “faithful and righteous.” These are firm truths. Anyone may lean on them…
Prayer Comes before Service
In the Temple at Age Twelve Even at the age of 12, Jesus was sitting in the temple in Jerusalem—with the conviction that His Father’s…
Crying Stones: Christ must be Praised
As the Lord Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the whole crowd of disciples cheers Him: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”…
Saul of Tarsus
In contemplating the character of this most remarkable man, we may gather valuable principles of gospel truth. This man seems especially suited to show two…
New Strength
New Strength “Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength;…
Self-Deception (1 John 1:8)
In verse 6, John had already spoken about someone saying that he has fellowship with God. Now John presents a second case. Second case: Someone…
Pray in Every Place!
The Lord Jesus as Our Example It’s the explicit will of God that men pray in every place. The Son of God is our great…
Conversation at Jacob’s Well: Recognizing Christ
The Lord wants people to recognize Him. Christ’s conversation with the woman at Jacob’s well is a prime example of this. Step by step, the…
The Cross of Our Lord – Two Special Aspects
In John 13 and 14, we find our Lord with His disciples in the upper room where He gives them important instruction. Before they leave…
A Sleepless Night
The Sleepless Night The almighty God caused this sleepless night for King Ahasuerus when the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, pursued a plan for…
Walking in the Light (1 John 1:7)
John begins this verse with the words: “But if we…”. This points to a contrast with the previous verse. Now it is about God’s children.…
Pray without Ceasing!
The Lord Jesus as Man deliberately took the place of dependence on God. With prayer He began His public service at His baptism—and with prayer…
But where is the Lamb? Christ – the Lamb of God
Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah God instructed Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac on a mountain in the land of Moriah (Gen 22:2).…
Everlasting Arms
“Your refuge is the eternal God, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27). These were some of the last words of Moses, the “man…
The Preaching of “Christ Crucified”
Crucifixion was probably the cruelest and most disgraceful method of execution in antiquity. The Romans considered crucifixion so degrading that it was normally not carried…