The Real Joash
A Crisis By a narrow margin, the royal descendants of David were nearly wiped out. If that had happened, how could the Messiah have been…
Michael Hardt
FAQ – The Lord Jesus (His Return)
What do Christians wait for? Christians wait for the coming of Christ to take (or “rapture”) them out of the world. This event is…
FAQ – The Lord Jesus (His Offices)
What does the Lord do as High Priest? The Lord Jesus is a High Priest and, as such, intercedes for us (Rom. 8:34 and Heb.…
The Prophet Jeremiah – Introduction
Jeremiah lived in a “dark” time: the time of the fall of the Jewish empire. Ten tribes had long since been captured and deported by…
FAQ – The Lord Jesus (His Sufferings)
Jesus died, so was He a martyr? Yes – but His death means much more than this. The word “martyr” means “witness” and is…
FAQ – The Lord Jesus (His Person)
Who is Christ? This is the question of questions (Mt. 16:15) – the most important one you will ever face. The Gospel of John was…
FAQ – The Inspiration of the Bible
1. Is it true that the Bible is inspired by God? Yes. To quote but one of the many scriptures confirming this (more below): “All…
FAQ – The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit does not “speak of himself” (John 16:13). Does this mean we should not study this subject? No. This verse does not…
How Scripture Calls “The Son”
The Son of God is central to the truth of Christianity and Christian fellowship (1 John 1:3). It is also the special target of the…
FAQ – Prophecy
1. What is prophecy? Prophecy involves a man (or, in the right context, a woman) speaking on behalf of God. The prophet receives a…
FAQ – Worship
I. Introduction What is worship? Some people say “We worship in such and such a place” – and mean they go there to listen…
FAQ — Church/Assembly
1. What does the word “church” mean? The Greek word “ecclesia” means “called out”. The church has nothing to do with the world. It is…
FAQ – Assurance of Salvation
The Greek word for assurance in the New Testament is “plerophoria” – full assurance. It occurs four times: 1 Thessalonians 1:5; Hebrews 6:11; Hebrews 10:22;…
FAQ – Deliverance from the Power of Sin
When people come to Christ, confess their sins, and trust Him that His work on the cross of Calvary was sufficient for them, they…
FAQ – The Gospel of Our Salvation
What is the meaning of the word “Gospel’? The Greek word means “good news”. In Ancient Greece, when a battle was won, a messenger was…
The Kingdom in Matthew 13 (7 Parables)
It is rarely possible to understand a chapter of the Bible without taking into account its context. If this is generally true, it is especially…
The Lord of Peace
In the closing remarks of his second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul refers to “the Lord of peace.” This is a designation used nowhere…
Tensions in Israel (FAQs)
After more than 1800 years, the state of Israel was established again on May 14, 1948. For many, this was a reason to rejoice,…
Sanctification – Relevant for Me?
Many people think sanctification is a process of getting rid of one’s sinful nature or suppressing it through determination and special devotion (keyword “sinless…
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…