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John the Baptist was a remarkable figure in the Bible. Jesus says about him: “Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” (Matthew 11:11) Who was this man and what can we learn from his … Lees meer
When Jesus went about doing good, healing the sick and teaching about God’s Kingdom, He was closely watched by the Jewish religious leaders. They tried to entangle Him in His words — see for example Matthew 22:15. They also tried to discredit His reputation by calling Him “a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of … Lees meer
As we read the Bible, we are repeatedly encouraged to pray to God. For example, in Philippians 4:6 we read: “In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” And in John 16:24, Jesus tells His disciples: “Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” … Lees meer
The Bible speaks a lot about truth. Jesus says He is the truth (John 14:6), Isaiah calls the Lord “the God of truth” (Isaiah 65:16), and the apostle John rejoices to find Christians “walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father” (2 John 1:4). So, what is truth and how can … Lees meer
The Bible presents sin and evil as humanity’s most fundamental problems. It uses a variety of terms to describe sin, each highlighting a distinct aspect of its nature. By examining some of these commonly used words, we can gain a deeper understanding of what sin truly is. Being broken One of the most common biblical … Lees meer
In daily life, “hope” is something positive but also something uncertain. If we hope for something, we are not sure whether it will happen. However, the Bible teaches us that there is a source of hope that is absolutely certain and trustworthy: God’s character and promises. What are you hoping for? Most people are longing … Lees meer
During these days you can see a lot of angels, Santa Claus will be everywhere and everybody is dreaming of a white Christmas. But what exactly do Christians celebrate at Christmas? The birth of Jesus It may seem as if commercials have taken over Christmas, but originally it is the celebration of the birth of … Lees meer
“Love” is a key word in the Bible. When people ask Jesus what it means to live according to God’s will, He says: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is … Lees meer
Courage is a quality that enables you to do something useful that many other people would not dare to do, according to the dictionary. Often believers need to be courageous, they need to do useful things many others would not dare to do. Following Jesus means stepping outside comfort zones. The Lord Jesus had courage … Lees meer