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When the first humans, Adam and Eve, were sent out from the garden of Eden, God placed cherubim at the the entrance to the garden. What is their role and meaning? Cherubim as guardians Probably, the cherubim are a special group of angels. In the story of man being sent out from the garden of … Lees meer
This question assumes that people are evil. Many won’t agree with this assumption – especially not when it comes to themselves. But from a biblical perspective, human evil is a given. Three times over, the Bible plainly states that “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have … Lees meer
Deep inside every human being there is an awareness of God. A desire to find Him. And every religion is a search for God. However, the differences between religions in their thinking about God, are immense! Knowing the truth is of life importance Which religion is right? It is easy to say: “It doesn’t really … Lees meer
The world is restless. There is no peace, but a lot of tension and war. As Christians, we need not be afraid of all this, because we know Jesus as our Savior and King. Jesus is the Prince of Peace Peace is only possible under a righteous reign. People can only flourish if they submit … Lees meer
This is an emotionally loaded question, probably rooting in personal experiences of tension. Maybe you are in disagreement with the elders in your church. They ask you to do something, but you really don’t agree. What should you do in such a situation? The question pops up: if I don’t obey the church, will I … Lees meer
In the Ten Commandments, the Lord God says: you shall not murder. Yet a little later, He summons the Israelites to kill all the inhabitants of Jericho. How can this be? Unlawful killing God’s commandment states: “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). That is not the same as “you shall not kill”. The Bible doesn’t … Lees meer
What is a saint? Who is holy? What should one do in order to become holy? God is holy The word “holy” is used in various different ways in the Bible. In its most unique sense, it is referring to God. This is for example expressed by angels exclaiming: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord … Lees meer
If Jesus was fully human, did He experience all emotions, including sinful ones like jealousy? First to say is that the Lord Jesus was a very emotional human being. That is an important observation, since the Bible teaches that Jesus reveals us who the Lord God is: “For in Him the whole fullness of deity … Lees meer
The book of Matthew is a gospel, which means that it is an account of the life and teachings of Jesus. Matthew probably wrote for Jewish readers, since he uses many Old Testament references. Jews expected God to send the Messiah, the anointed One, to whom many Old Testament prophecies and promises refer. Matthew claims … Lees meer