Esther Visser 
“Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a crowd of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before … Lees meer
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more” (Revelation 21:1). Is heaven the final destination for believers? The answer may surprise you: no, it is not. Not heaven, but the new earth is our final destination … Lees meer
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” (Colossians 3:1) What will heaven be like? It seems that many Christians are afraid to ask this question, much less dare to answer it. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 2:9: … Lees meer
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). How can I get rich the right way? That is the question we asked ourselves at the beginning of this series. 1 Timothy 6 gives us clear teaching on that. … Lees meer
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Like Jesus, Paul was not afraid to receive. He thanks at length the brothers and sisters who support him. The congregation in Philippi is poor, but that does not stop them from providing Paul with what he … Lees meer
“He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then He sat down and taught the people from the boat.” (Luke 5:3). During His ministry years on earth, Jesus often borrowed stuff from those around Him. He borrowed Simon’s (Peter’s) boat to … Lees meer
“Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops ; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine” (Proverbs 3:9-10). Serving God and wealth are not mutually exclusive. In Proverbs 3:9-10, God even promises wealth to the one who honours Him with … Lees meer
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” … Lees meer
“But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’ Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.“ (Luke 12:20-21, New Living Translation). A request comes from the crowd standing around Jesus: “Master, … Lees meer