Ina Plat 
As a believer you may ask yourself: does the suffering that I experience come from God or from Satan? According to the following texts from God’s Word, it can come from both: “The Lord has established His throne in the heavens and His kingdom rules over all” (Psalms 103:19). And: “I am the LORD, and … Lees meer
God first spoke to us through the prophets and in these last days through His Son “through whom also He created the world” (Hebrews 1:1-2). The Greek word ‘aeon’ that is translated here as ‘world’ means ‘centuries’. This century will come to an end, to pass over into the coming century, because God’s Son will … Lees meer
If we want to walk with God, Jesus shows two phases for the journey of our lives: “… for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:14). If we want to walk together with Him, we must first pass through the narrow … Lees meer
Predictions about Jesus’ first coming In the Bible there are between 200-300 predictions, prophecies, about the first coming of Jesus, which have been literally fulfilled. These predictions were made by prophets in the Name of the Lord. A God-inspired prophet never ever made a wrong prediction (Deuteronomy 18:21-22). Although a prophecy is not like a … Lees meer
How could you find rest? How should you cope with all kinds of difficulties and discouraging circumstances? Jesus says: “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Rest for your soul Jesus says: “I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn … Lees meer
Jesus loves His children very much, and therefore He warns them against deceit. For example, in Matthew 24, regarding the end times, of which the first signs are already visible. The work of the antichrist will increase as these times draw near. “And every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This … Lees meer
Listening to God’s voice is important to understand God’s will for your life. But how can you discern God’s voice? Old Testament In the Old Testament, listening to God’s voice is a very important aspect in the life of God’s people. With respect to discerning His voice, Moses said: “If you will diligently listen to … Lees meer
Many Christians struggle, more or less intensely, with feelings of despair and depression. They face spiritual pressure, which can take various forms. Armor of God In order to protect ourselves against this, it is necessary to take up the armor of God that is described in Ephesians 6:14-17. As Christians, we should realize that we … Lees meer
Jesus’ final commission to His followers was: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20a). And in Mark 16:15 this command is repeated by Him: “Go … Lees meer