good-works

How do we discover the works that God intended for us?

According to the Bible, God has prepared “good works” for His followers to do (Ephesians 2:10). So, how do we discover what these good works are? And are they the same for all Christians? What are the “good works” the Bible is referring to? There are many “good works” that are the fruit of the … Lees meer

Is there evidence for the existence of God?

Is there evidence for the existence of God?

Yes, most definitely. The question is: are you willing to believe it? Paul says in Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”Paul is saying that the evidence for God’s … Lees meer

Is There a ‘Revival’ Going On?

From street preachers and social media influencers, to bishops of established churches: the word ‘Revival’ appears to be on everybody’s lips. Why is this? What is it? Should we be concerned, or is the current Revival cause for encouragement, gratitude and joyous anticipation? 1. The Revival involves the Holy Spirit To answer the final question … Lees meer

What does repentance mean? Why should I repent?

“Don’t want to repent, nothing to repent of!”

A key aspect to the Christian faith is that many of the choices people make, stand between them and God, because those choices are not in accordance with God’s will. This is known as ‘sin’. This ‘barrier of sin’ between God and us (and the effects of this barrier on our ultimate destination in the … Lees meer

when Jesus return

When will Jesus return?

Various New Testament verses, such as Acts 1:11 and Matthew 24:30, give us the wonderful promise that Jesus Christ WILL return to earth to assert His authority. There are no verses promising exactly when this will be, but the Bible does contain a number of prophecies that need to be fulfilled before our Lord’s return. … Lees meer

Who were the Pharisees?

The Pharisees have traditionally received a lot of ‘bad press’. Even people who have little to no knowledge of the Bible, seem to be able to identify the Pharisees as Jesus’ ‘enemies’ who did everything wrong. So, who were they? Did they completely misunderstand the Bible? Were they responsible for Jesus’ death….? And do they … Lees meer

What is the purpose of life?

What is the purpose of life?

Many great philosophers, secular as well as Christian, have explored this fundamental question, for a variety of reasons. If life has a purpose, it makes sense to find out what that purpose is, and to achieve it. If life doesn’t have a purpose, there is nothing to accomplish – which may be liberating to some, … Lees meer

To what extent are Christians allowed to defend themselves?

When Jesus and the disciples were in the Garden of Gethsemane on that fateful final night, and the priests and elders arrived to arrest Jesus, the Apostle Peter drew a sword to strike the high priest’s slave. As a result, the slave (temporarily) lost his right ear (John 18:10). Jesus’s response is intriguing: He instantly … Lees meer

Pleasing God

The Apostles Paul and John wrote about it; David and Solomon wrote about it. Whether quoting Jesus or sharing what the Holy Spirit had placed on their own hearts, it is the importance of something that should be at the center of the Christian life: pleasing God. 1. Just how important is it to ‘please … Lees meer