“Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” (1 John 2:6)
We are people whose deep desire is to follow the example of Jesus Christ, obey His word and practise brotherly love as the New Testament Christians did. We seek to understand God’s will through our daily discussions and reflection on the Bible, and by applying it to our lives. The fruit of it are these articles on our website.
Why Jesus?
Jesus is unique. What sets him apart? What did he teach? How did he live? Why was he killed? What moved us to believe in him?
Arguments for God’s Existence
The question of God’s existence is a fundamental human question which is connected with the purpose of our own existence.
The Credibility of the Bible
The New Testament is a historically reliable source of information about events in the first century AD. Falsification theories fall short of arguments.
What Shall We Do?
What is the right way? What is the truth? The claim that everyone has his own truth contradicts the fact that there is an objective reality.
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?
What does being a Christian mean? In this article we discuss what the New Testament says about being a Christian.
Repentance
Repentance is a visible change in a person’s life based on salvation through Jesus Christ.
Sanctification
What does living a holy life mean? Can we expect from ourselves and from others to live a holy life? Can we become free from sins? What does the Bible say to us about this?
The Church in the New Testament
Why are there so many different churches and congregations? How does the New Testament define church and what should the church be like according to God’s will?
Church Structure: Positions or different kinds of service?
How did Jesus want his church to be structured? What does the New Testament say about Elders and other ministries in the church? How should we assess the structure of the main denominations today?
Are Christians Allowed to Judge?
Are assessing and judging identical? Assessment is a necessary part of Christian life. It is not the same as being judgemental.
The Life of the First Christians
The life of the first Christians as our example.
The Value of Purity
Sexuality and purity: What does the Bible say about this issue?
The Unity of All Christians
What does the unity among Christians mean? Christians are united in teaching, attitude and life.
Faith and Works
Faith and works are inseparably connected. Having been saved by grace we want to live a life of obedience and sanctification.
The Visible Church
The church of Jesus Christ is a visible community of believers. It is the light of the world, a city on a hill. The teaching of the invisible church is unbiblical.
Marriage and Staying Single for God
How God intended the relationship between man and woman to be—contrasted with the distorted use of sexuality today. What does the Bible say about staying single?
Divorce and Remarriage: A Biblical Perspective
What did Jesus and the Apostles teach about divorce and remarriage? The Old Testament declares that God hates divorce. The marriage covenant is valid until death.
Christmas: But What About Jesus?
Christmas – How does Jesus want us to celebrate his coming? Is there a base in the New Testament for a special festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, or is it of pagan origin?
Internet, Smartphones, Technology
What do Christians think about how we should relate to technology?
“Keep a Close Watch on Yourself and on the Teaching…”
How can someone worship God truly if he doesn’t keep the truth? Life and teaching are strongly connected. What are the dangers of false doctrines?
God Is Love
Love is not only a characteristic of God, love has its origin in his being. It is the only love that can truly fulfil us.
Jesus’ Divinity
The deity of Christ is attested in the New Testament. According to the testimony of the Apostles Jesus is God, of the same nature and essence as the Father.
Does the Bible Teach that Jesus’ Second Coming is Now at Hand?
Are we now living in the end times? What did Jesus mean when he spoke of signs that the disciples should pay attention to? Is it important for Christians to know precisely or approximately when Jesus will return?
Predestination
How should we understand biblical passages about predestination? Does God’s sovereignty exclude free will? Discussion of Romans 9 and Eph 1:3–5 & 11
Reflections on God’s Work of Salvation
God’s plan of salvation in human history. A brief outline of the main aspects of his work of redemption.
The Fall Within the Frame of the History of Salvation
What relevance does the biblical story of the Fall have for our life, our sin and our salvation?
Trinity
One God in three persons—the triune nature of God explained on the basis of the New Testament.
Why Does God Allow It…?
Why does God allow earthquakes and other natural catastrophes? If God is love, how can he allow innocent people to suffer?
Jesus’ Death for Us: A Sacrifice
Jesus died for us, he is the ransom for us, passover lamb, sacrifice, high priest and mercy-seat. Which significance does the blood of Jesus have?
The Cross of Christ and God’s Righteousness
God s righteousness and his forgiveness—how are they connected? Can God forgive without punishment? Did God, in his justice, forsake Jesus on the cross?
Conspiracy Theories—A Christian Answer
There are a number of attitudes which the Bible disapproves of and which are common to all conspiracy theories. We encourage any honest seeker of the truth to reflect on them.
The Papacy
The Pope claims to be the successor of Peter. Based on the words of Jesus and the teachings of the apostles, we want to examine whether this claim is justified. Furthermore, examples from the history of the popes will show to what extent they were really the rock on which the Church of Jesus Christ is built.
The Sabbath and its Meaning
Should Christians keep the Sabbath? What does the Bible say?
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?
What does being a Christian mean? In this article we discuss what the New Testament says about being a Christian.
Predestination
How should we understand biblical passages about predestination? Does God’s sovereignty exclude free will? Discussion of Romans 9 and Eph 1:3–5 & 11
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
God loves each of his children and wants to have a full relationship with them from the moment they decide to become His children. God s Holy Spirit fills their hearts at the point of repentance. There is no delay in the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Christians’ Heavenly Hope
Does the Bible support the separation of Christians into two classes in eternity? Do the promises of the New Testament refer only to the first Christians or to all Christians?
Apostasy
Once saved, always saved—a teaching that is increasingly common these days despite many clear passages in the New Testament to the contrary which teach that a Christian can fall away from God.
Mary
In this article we want to show our respect for the faith of the woman who called herself “the servant of the Lord”, but we also want to express criticism of the veneration of Mary that neither corresponds to the will of God nor of His servant.
Understanding Romans 7
Understanding Romans 7. Is Paul speaking about himself or about the normal Christian life in Romans 7? If not, then what does he mean?
A Critical Look at “Friendship Evangelism”
What is unbiblical about Friendship Evangelism? How ought we to evangelise according to God’s will?
Orthodoxy
What is orthodoxy? Which church is the orthodox church? What does being a Christian mean?
The Unity of All Christians
What does the unity among Christians mean? Christians are united in teaching, attitude and life.
Faith and Works
Faith and works are inseparably connected. Having been saved by grace we want to live a life of obedience and sanctification.
The Visible Church
The church of Jesus Christ is a visible community of believers. It is the light of the world, a city on a hill. The teaching of the invisible church is unbiblical.
Was Reincarnation Removed from the Bible?
Is there evidence for the claim that the teaching of reincarnation was removed from the Bible? Resurrection and judgement contradict reincarnation.