Robert Bezemer 
As Christians, we praise and honor God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. People are created to worship God. Tragically, because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, we have become self-centered. We have become the idols of our own worship. We worship ourselves. By the power of … Lees meer
The doctrine of justification is one of the most important truths we find in God’s Word. It is rightly described as the very hinge and pillar of Christianity, since it tells us how people can come into God’s presence and find eternal life. However, throughout the centuries, there has been a lot of confusion about … Lees meer
Nicodemus is a fascinating person in the Bible. He had a very interesting conversation with Jesus by night (John 3:1-21). But what can we say about his faith in Jesus? Was it genuine, saving faith? Or was it mere interest in the person of Christ? The conversation about regeneration Nicodemus’ conversation with Jesus is a … Lees meer
Many people are afraid of death, and many are uncertain about what happens afterward. Some try to quiet these questions by imagining a “life after death” filled with health, wealth, sunshine, and peace. But what does the Bible actually say about life after death? More specifically, what is eternal life? Eternal life is not the … Lees meer
Paul’s letter to the Colossians is a very special one. Anyone who reads this letter, will find out there is a strong emphasis on the person of Jesus Christ. The reason for this is very serious. The church at Colossae is threatened by all kinds of false teachings, that resulted in a distortion of the … Lees meer
“Apocalypse” sounds like a mysterious and frightening word. Even in secular media we read about “apocalyptic events.” But what does it mean? Revelation of the end times First of all, the word “apocalypse” (“apokalpsis” in Greek) means “revelation.” When we think about revelation, we can think in two ways; the first is the book of … Lees meer
When the Lord Jesus underwent His atoning suffering for God’s people, He made explicit statements to His mother, Mary, and the apostle John. But why don’t we read anything about His earthly father, Joseph? In John 19, we read this: “When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said … Lees meer
Before answering the question “Is masturbation a sin?”, we need to ask another question. Why do we want to know something is sinful? It is very important to realize that some people will ask such questions, because they really don’t know what the Bible teaches about a certain matter. But there are other people who … Lees meer
Christ clearly demands His followers to be baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). The question who is authorized to perform baptism is not specifically answered in the New Testament. This does not mean, however, that this question cannot be answered. Baptism – what it means to the believer … Lees meer