Thoughts on legalism
There is much talk about legalism, but little thought and little definition. Legalism is not when you want to follow Christ’s commandments and know that…
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Sanctify, purify, nourish, and care for
This passage presents us with four activities that the Lord Jesus is doing for His church in the present time. His motive behind everything is…
The Law and Us
The Law of Sinai does not provide us Christians with the high standards that correspond to our relationship and our position. Under the Law, we…
The Millennial Kingdom
It is astonishing that some Christians find it difficult to believe in a literal millennial kingdom under the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ, even…
Not so, my Father!
Joseph is an excellent foreshadowing of Christ. There are hardly any weaknesses to be found in his life of faith. However, the two situations that…
A Word on Worship
It is of utmost importance that believers understand the true nature of worship that God seeks and delights in. God delights in Christ. Therefore, our…
Nehemiah prays: “Today!”
The reports of the broken walls and burned gates in Jerusalem had so affected Nehemiah that he sat down, wept, and mourned for days. His…
A Pig Pot
“And there was a famine in the land. And the sons of the prophets were sitting before Elisha. And he said to his servant, ‘Put…
Driving to the precipice?
A wealthy landowner needed to hire a new coachman. On the day the decision about the new coachman was to be made, several coachmen had…
Gathered in His Name
“For” – Answered prayers and authority. The prayers of the assembly are answered, and their decisions are recognized in heaven (Matthew 18:18-19). God says yes…
Serving and Waiting
These words were written to young Christians — first-century converts — by the Apostle Paul, the greatest evangelist of all time. We, the young Christians…
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…
Wonderful in our eyes
Psalm 118 describes how the Lord Jesus will appear as the Messiah in the future, returning to earth and to the land of Israel. His…
The Two Natures of the Believers
Occasionally, it is asked whether a redeemed person only has the new nature or also an old nature – called “flesh” in the Bible. In…
Negligent?
A serious but, at the same time, challenging and motivating verse! God’s work – in whatever form – is so important and urgent that laziness,…
Much To Do – But Only A Few Workers
When we read this verse, we may be inclined to think of servants of the Lord who serve Him in distant lands. These words…
Alcohol – A Great Danger (?)
Alcohol is a subject about which the Bible is not silent. It is also an issue that is still highly topical today. We notice this…
Hospitality – All-present in the New Testament
Hospitality plays a very important role in the New Testament. Here are some thoughts on this: If you want to serve believers (in the following…
Working for the Lord? Be Faithful!
Nehemiah had a big work to do in restoring the walls of the city of Jerusalem, but the number of people to do the work…