Hildert Bronkhorst 
‘Grace’ is at the core of the Christian faith. Christians believe that God is gracious, that grace is an essential part of God’s character, and that our salvation is by grace. In this sense, grace is almost synonymous with the Gospel, God’s gift of undeserved salvation through Jesus Christ. But what is grace actually? What … Lees meer
“Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; it is near.” – Joel 2:1 Anyone who opens Joel’s prophecy is faced with threat. The threat of locusts, of enemies and of the day of the … Lees meer
“In [Christ] we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Ephesians 1:11). God is supreme, the owner and almighty ruler of all things. His creation is at His complete disposal. He is not obligated to anyone and has … Lees meer
When will Jesus come back? What will happen when He returns? What should we do in preparation for His coming? The return of Jesus is central to Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. In this article, we will reflect on the background and content of these two letters. Background of the letters During the Apostle Paul’s … Lees meer
The main division in the Bible is between the Old and New Testament. In the Bible, “testament” usually means “covenant”. So we can also speak of a division between the Old and New Covenant. What is a covenant? And why is it so important? We will explore this. The covenant in Genesis The covenant in … Lees meer
Euthanasia literally means “good death”. Nowadays, it refers to the active termination of life of a terminally ill patient by a physician. The physician may also provide a lethal drug that the patient takes himself. This is called assisted suicide. Euthanasia or assisted suicide is prohibited in most countries. Only in the Benelux, Spain, Switzerland, … Lees meer
Those who know their Bible well, realize that there are large portions of Scripture devoted to prophecy against idols. Continually, the Israelites left their God and pursued other gods, despite the strict prohibition of idolatry (Exodus 20:1-5). Idolatry was the reason Israel and Judah were in the end led into exile (2 Kings 17). What … Lees meer
The Acts of Jesus Christ The book of Acts is one of the most well known books of the Bible. It seems to be full of exciting stories about the experiences of the apostles. They raise people from the dead, escape from prisons, travel the world and stand trial before kings. Acts, however, is not … Lees meer
Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi is one of his most positive writings. There is no trace of reproach as in the letter to the Galatians or to the Corinthians. On the contrary, the entire letter exudes joy and gratitude. In this article we will examine the content and lessons of the letter in … Lees meer