Esther Visser

Esther Visser (1972) was born in Gouda, a town in Holland. She did a 2-year masters degree at Tyndale Theological Seminary in Badhoevedorp, to prepare for the mission field. In 2000 her husband and she were sent to Thailand as church planters, in cooperation with OMF and GZB. They lived and worked there for 15 years, together with their two children. At this time Esther works for Globalrize in the communications and fundraising team as a writer and editor. She is also active as an artist.

What does it mean to have a Christian marriage?

A Christian marriage is a marriage which has been instituted and functions according to biblical principles. It is a marriage between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-5). In a Christian marriage there is no room for multiple wives or husbands. Neither is a ‘marriage’ between two men or women a marriage according … Lees meer

Does God always keep His promises?

Yes, God always keeps his promises. The very first promise God made to mankind can be found in Genesis 3:15: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” God said this to Satan, and the offspring … Lees meer

Will there be cultural expressions on the new earth?

”The nations will walk in its light. The kings of the earth bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.” (Revelation 21:24)Creativity is a gift from God. Civilizations are an expression of that. How much richness and diversity can be found in the fields of technology, science, literature and art. How intensely can … Lees meer

Will there be nature on the new earth?

”The wolf shall dwell with the lamb,and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat,and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together;and a little child shall lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6) There is this idea among many Christians that we will live in a city on the new earth because Revelation talks … Lees meer

Will the earth be destroyed or restored?

”But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.” (2 Peter 3:10) Will God create an entirely new earth … Lees meer

What will we be doing?

“The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will serve Him. They will see his face, and his Name will be on their foreheads … They will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 22:3-5) What will believers do in heaven or on the new earth? Some see heaven as … Lees meer

Will I miss loved ones?

“The Lord is not slow concerning His promise … but He is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance”. (2 Peter 3:9) Many Christians have friends or family who do not believe in Christ. If there is recognition in the afterlife, does that mean I will … Lees meer

Will we recognize each other?

”Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with Him. Peter answered and said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let’s make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (Matthew 17:3-4 WEB) A question that almost all believers ask themselves when … Lees meer

How do I know if I am allowed to go to heaven?

“But to all who did receive Him [Jesus], who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12) How do I know whether heaven or the new earth is my destination? Those who trust in Jesus as their Saviour may be sure. In John 1:12 we read, “But all … Lees meer

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