“… Maar gij, wie zegt gij, dat Ik ben? …” (Mr 8:29) Als we vandaag die vraag stellen aan anderen, om te weten te komen wat ze denken over de persoon Jezus, krijgen we zeer uiteenlopende antwoorden. Vreemd genoeg vinden we onder de katholieken ook mensen die beweren dat hij de zoon van God… Read More Gedachte voor vandaag op Markus 8:29 “Wie zeg je dat ik ben?” (26 februari)
At the beginning of the New Year, we look also back at the beginning of this universe. The chaos that was before everything was made in good order by the Divine Creator God was worse than it is now. 25 And God will make the living thing of the earth according to its kind, and cattle… Read More Today’s thought “Male and female made in the image of God” (January 01)
6 For I am Jehovah, I changed not; and ye the sons of Jacob were not finished. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; Mal 3:6). (1876). American Publishing Company. God tells us that He is someone who does not change. He has an… Read More Thought for today “For I Jehovah the Lord do not change” (December 31)
11 Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou didst create all things, and by thy will they are, and they were created. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; Re 4:11). (1876). American Publishing Company. We have… Read More Thought for today “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory, and honour, and power” (December 22)
4 For everything begotten of God conquers the world: and this is the victory having conquered the world, our faith. 5 Who is he conquering the word, if not he believing that Jesus is the Son of God? 6 This is he having come by water and blood, Jesus the Christ; not by water alone, but by… Read More Thought for today “This is the victory that has overcome the world – our Faith” (December 18)
18 Knowing that not with corruptible things, silver and gold, were ye redeemed from your vain mode of life transmitted from your fathers; 19 But with precious blood, as of a lamb blameless and spotless, of Christ: The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; 1… Read More Thought for today “Lamb without blemish or spot” (December 11)
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; Ga 5:25–26). (1876). American Publishing Company. If we live by the… Read More Thought for today “Live and Walk by the Spirit” (October 04)
22 And it was in one of the days, and he went into a ship, and his disciples: and he said to them, Let us pass through to the other side of the lake. And they led forth. 23 And they sailing, he fell asleep: and a hurricane of wind came down upon the lake; and they… Read More Thought for today “Who then is this that commands even the winds and water and they obey him” (September 16)
19 If in this life only we have been hoping in Christ, we are more to be compassionated than all men. 20 And now was Christ raised from the dead, he was the first fruits of those having died. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E.… Read More Thought for today “Christ raised from the dead” (September 01)
Vervolg van: Planten en bewatering in België Zowat overal in West Europa merken we een dalende trend in het aantal actieve gedoopte broeders en zusters. Spijtig genoeg moeten we vaststellen dat in onze contreien er niet veel aandacht meer is voor God en gebod. De wereld lijkt ongeïnteresseerd in om in normen en waarden te… Read More De situatie voor de Broeders in Christus in België in 2025
Omnipotent God God is omnipotent, or all-powerful. Not just as an abstract principle, but in the practical realities of the daily lives of His people. The simple matter of fertility in two old women illustrates this for us in Genesis 18:12-14 and Luke 1:36-37. As does the conception in a virgin maid in Luke 1:34-35.… Read More Today’s Thought (August 11): “There is nothing too hard for God”
19 And we know that whatever says the law, it speaks to them in the law: that every mouth be shut, and all the world be culpable to God. 20 Therefore from the works of the law shall no flesh be justified before him: for by the law the knowledge of sin. 21 But now without law the… Read More Thought for today “Being justified by the redemption which is in Christ Jesus” (July 29)
At a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull) the Nazarene master teacher was nailed on a piece of wood. There Jesus was offered wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 22 And they will give my food poison, and for my thirst they will give… Read More Thought for today “The Death of Jesus” (July 26)
Jeff Eitel gave the exhortation today, discussing the prophecies of Isiah for his, but also for our time. There is such a lot about Jesus in Isaiah. Isaiah fills gaps about prophesies about Jesus, but also about different nations. In Reading they looked at what is written about Jesus in Isaiah. All their Bible… Read More Sunday service of 5 July: Looking at prophecies concerning salvation
Our Sunday service opened with remembering that the curse of sin came to an end and that we have a marvelous prospect that we have now at our service a time to go through the week and to look forward to the time Jesus comes again when the faithful shall rise. We see God’s salvation… Read More No reason for despair
34 Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, say I to you, That every one doing sin, is servant of sin. 35 And the servant remains not in the house forever; the Son remains forever. 36 If the Son make you free, ye shall be truly free. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the… Read More Thought for today “The son setting free” (April 16)
Righteousness is a universal need, and God’s provision of it was typically indicated in the ritual of the law. The offerings were designed to impress certain elemental lessons concerning man’s unrighteousness, and the need for the provision of a way of approach to God. But many witnessed the ritual and were attracted by it, yet… Read More Today’s thought “The purpose of the offerings” (February 27)
‘Ecclesial autonomy’ or ‘ecclesial independence’ is a great blessing enjoyed within the worldwide Christadelphian fellowship. It has various advantages, particularly when compared with models of community organisation practised by other groups – especially those with authoritative hierarchical structures or complicated bureaucracies. It is an inferred doctrine, rather than a directly taught one, but one which… Read More No Ecclesia is an Island
To our limited perceptions it may seem terrible that God should curse man for his sins, and that so many tragedies should be enacted during this period of selection and probation; but surely it would be vastly more terrible if God had started life on earth, and then without a care for any of His… Read More Today’s thought “The curse of Eden” (January 02)
Malachi 1 – God will have no regard for those who forget Him or neglect His commandments: those who sink into a state of self-service, who live exclusively for their own comfort and well-being, who let God slip from their practical recognitions; His word from their studies; His honour from their concern; His commandments from… Read More Today’s thought “Putting God first” (December 28)
Belgian Ecclesia Brussel - Leuven 