“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3) The Bible defines eternal life as a certain ‘quality of life’, which is dependent on our...
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What does it mean to be a child of God?
Being a child Everyone understands what it means to be a child – we have been born from a mother and father. As babies and toddlers we are completely dependent on our parents – to love us feed us, teach us and help us...
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How do I find a particular Bible verse? A quick navigation guide
If you are having a conversation with Christians about their faith, they will often refer to the Bible. This is their primary source of information about God, and plays an important role in their lives. Therefore, in...
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What is the message of the Bible?
Answering this question in a single article is hard, and inevitably leaves out a lot of important topics. But I’ll try. I’ll phrase six key themes of the Bible. 1. Creation God is the Creator of the universe, of this...
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What do we celebrate at Easter?
For many people, Easter is about colourful easter eggs and easter bunnies. But there is far more to it. Easter is a 2000 year old Christian feast with even older Jewish roots, but its meaning is still highly relevant...
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Are all religions the same?
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...
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What is the Old Testament and the New Testament?
The Old Testament (OT) and the New Testament (NT) are two parts of God’s holy Word, the Bible. Although the Old Testament is called “old”, that doesn’t mean it is out-dated or irrelevant. It simply means that the OT...
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How can I pray? A practical guide for personal prayers
As Christians we have the powerful privilege of prayer. We know that prayer is important, and that it should be part of our daily lives. And yet; praying is not always easy. Sometimes we echo the question of Jesus’...
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How can a Christian do God’s will?
Believing what Jesus revealed to us, means choosing a certain direction in life. After all, Jesus said: “Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God” (Hebrews 10:5-10, Psalm 40). If we choose to do God’s...
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What is the ascension of Jesus Christ?
The three great feasts in Christianity are Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. But there are also some minor feasts, the most important of which are Good Friday and Ascension Day. This article will give the biblical basis...
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Who is Jesus?
The Bible tells us: “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). But in order to believe in Jesus, you will first need to know Him. So who is Jesus Christ? Son of God The first thing to make clear is...
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How do I confess my sins?
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). To say the same thing Scripture states that if we confess our sins, God will...
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