We believe, confess, repent, and die figuratively when “we are buried with him, by baptism into death” (Romans 6:4). The penitent thief believed, confessed, repented, and died literally, after he had been accepted by the dying Jesus: and thus he became the first one to be baptized into Christ. So what does this mean to… Read More The thief on the cross
Today’s thought “I have obeyed” (July 3) King Saul was highly successful in destroying the Amalekites, but we note what Samuel said to him (1 Samuel 15:1-3) before he did this! After giving him the reasons why the Amalekites should be destroyed, Samuel tells him, “Now go and strike Amalek, and devote to destruction all… Read More Today’s thought “I have obeyed” (July 3)
Today’s thought “And that by believing you may have life in his name” (April 24) John 20-21 Today we read the climax and reached the end of the Gospel of John, and what a challenging climax it unfolds to us. These final two chapters are two of the most heart-warming and heart stirring chapters in the… Read More Today’s thought “And that by believing you may have life in his name” (April 24)
Today’s thought “That we may see and believe” (February 19) What causes belief – real conviction of belief? Well, it depends what you want to believe; what you see you need to believe! If someone cries ‘Fire’ – you lose no time in acting to verify if the cry is genuine – and seeing what… Read More Today’s thought “That we may see and believe” (February 19)
Today’s thought “Do you believe this?” (April 18) John 11 Who asked, “Do you believe this?”. Jesus, of course. And to whom did he address this question? He addressed the question to Martha who came to him at Bethany four days after her brother Lazarus had died. And what was she challenged to believe? Jesus… Read More Today’s thought “Do you believe this?” (April 18)
Today’s thought “… is condemned already” (April 11) Today, we have one of the best known verses in the Bible in our reading in John 3. But sometimes verses which are well known can lose their power to influence our thinking through over familiarity. It is verse 16 that is well known, “For God so… Read More Today’s thought “… is condemned already” (April 11)
In the past, God spoke to our forefathers by the prophets at many times and in many ways. Throughout the times He never stopped speaking to those who wanted to listen to Him. He is always prepared to give a listening ear to those who are asking for Him or who want to have an… Read More God spoke to our forefathers and speaks to us
As Christadelphians or Brothers and sisters in Christ we should be followers of the Nazarene master teacher Jeshua (Jesus Christ) and therefore as Jeshuaists (= followers of Jeshua) be diligent in the learning of the Holy Scriptures, like Jesus knew very well the ancient writings. Jeshua or Jesus because of his knowledge of the Scriptures… Read More Easter time to talk about our living hope
The youngsters are already at school from the first of September and from October the first the university students are back on track whilst retired people went off to look for some extra sunshine and to have a more affordable holiday time. All those people, young and old, have their aspirations and do hope their… Read More Wanting for more than you need or hearing the Inviting encouragement
Condition In the history of humankind there have been also men of God who did not get answers from God like they wanted. Even though David had called out to God day and night, God had not answered all the prayers of King David. “(1) My Ěl, My Ěl, why have You forsaken Me –… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #10 Prayer #8 Condition
Elections or a Voice In Belgium there shall be the elections for the communities, bringing new mayors, but this year probably also with a vote over the political situation in the whole country. In the United States of America they are not going to look for a new mayor or governor, it is the presidential… Read More Fear of God reason to return to Holy Scriptures
The Anointed begotten Son of God 41. What to believe Do we really believe the words of the Bible or has our tradition made it difficult to hear the text of Scripture without the interfering voices of later tradition? There is the constant danger for us believers that the words of the Bible can be… Read More Jesus begotten Son of God #18 Believing in inhuman or human person
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