We are human beings, not gods, and our God is not human. We are emphatically taught to respect that boundary and not to cross it. Yet that has been the danger at all times. “Flattening of the image of God”; the term may be new; the practice has always been there.

Election is a treasure. Your invite to the wedding feast is jewelry you may wear so that you can say to others: Come, join us for the wedding feast!

Recently someone said to me: “a vow should not be necessary, doesn’t God listen anyway when I ask something? Otherwise I get the feeling I am nagging”. Is that the reason we hear so little about vows? Are we reluctant to want to influence God with them?

This article gives some more insight about the covenant with God.

Why does God give such a different life path to one person compared to the other? This article delves deeper into this subject.

True self-examination can lead to a break-through. When you truly discover Jesus in your life and everything that he does, then you know yourself to be accepted, whatever else can still be criticized of you.

Will there later be a difference in judgment? All unbelievers will not be judged the same, but what about the believers…?

Euthanasia is in the news again. And the opinions seem to be shifting somewhat. Is it allowed, or is it not permissible? It seems to become more difficult to choose between yea or nay.

Eating and Drinking Judgment on Yourself - That's a scary question. People have stayed at home because of this, they did not dare to partake of the Lord’s Supper. This article explains what's involved.

In our churches we regularly have elections to replace elders and deacons who have resigned after their term of office has passed. But who will take their place? This article explains the calling by God.

Not every believer stands equally firm in their faith. In difficult times, you could think or say things about God that are false; this is a form of denying God. Will our Lord also deny us, saying: "I have never known you"?

Is the deliverance which God gives us primarily forgiveness of sins? This article delves deeper into the meaning of deliverance.

The desire for abundance usually goes hand in hand with forgetting God. This article expands on the biblical view.

Looking back on the church year, I see many good things, by God’s grace and Spirit. I also see a hardening of positions, and the enlargement of differences. I see people who retreat from the things they do not like. And sometimes it is also so frustratingly easy to see how members of the congregation can retreat from things! They devote themselves to the congregation, yes, but with a return-ticket in their pocket. This article contrasts this with Our Saviour.

We live in a situation where everything is being discussed and being moved (changed). That leads to many effects; on the one hand it results in openness and space, on the other hand we see concern appears and alienation occurs. But no one can turn it around. There is criticism of just about all aspects of church life; what gave a hold in the past appears to be able to be done quite differently today. And so on. Do we give up hope because of all this?

The first thing an addict does is to carefully hide his addiction. Out of shame, certainly when he is a Christian. Because he knows that it is so completely against what he professes to believe. And because in his own eyes he is a total failure. He makes a complete mess of things; how can he show himself like that?

The Word is a seed. And the field is the world (Matt. 13:38). Sowing is not an intra-church activity, and it is not good if it becomes that. Thorns and thistles also grow where others cannot listen to the Word because we speak our secret language, only to be understood by the initiates.

This article is about gambling, empty promises and desires, and the trustworthy promises of God.

What does it mean to walk by the Spirit? What if you believe but you do not feel changed by the Spirit?

For us to understand grace, we need to understand the reality of the judgment. The trumpets of the end time are already sounding.

This article studies the circumcision in the Old Testament, the circumcision of Jesus, and what it means for the New Testament believer.

This article discusses what it means that God has washed and sanctified and justified us in Jesus Christ.

What are your roots absorbing? With what does God want to fill us up? He wants to fill us up with whom Jesus is for you. His love for you, his joy in you, his peace for you, his patience with you.

This article is about following Jesus Christ.

God’s focal point is not only the return of Jesus Christ. It is especially a person: Jesus Christ. See the perspective of your life in him.

Should we talk about faith or Jesus Christ? This article looks at the place and importance of faith.

Are we eagerly expecting the return of Jesus Christ? How does this change our lives today?

This article looks at the ways in which Satan attacks the children of God, and the weapons we have to battle against him.

Do you love the church? Why should we love the church of Christ? This article shows that it has everything to do with our love for Christ.

What is Christian freedom? People love to use Christian freedom in defense of their actions, but what does freedom in Christ mean?

This article is about sexual purity in dating, and how to view sin in your relationship.

God’s love existed before our faith. He loved us dearly before we believed. Therefore, it is impossible to opine that he only loves those who believe.

How do you grow in love for your enemy?

Who saves you from your misery—you or God? If it is God, then begin with God, his Word, and his work.

There is much to say about being born again. Or are those questions which arise quickly? And then especially this question: “Am I born again now?” Time and again there appears to be much difference of insight about this matter.

James (in James 5:7) encourages us to be patient as a farmer who has sown the seeds and must now give all things over to God. In the meantime, various types of weather come down on his land, and yet, all he can do is wait. Wait for God, until God gives him the harvest in the field. This can be exciting or worrisome. And at the same time, when you know that the soil has been seeded, you do not just walk away from your land.

How deep does sin go? This article looks at the place that God should have in our lives. It also studies the relation between law and gospel, and Jesus Christ and the law.

Are wizards and witchcraft innocent entertainment? This article discusses the reality of dark powers and the work of Satan.

Is it significant if you view yourself as a member of the church? This article looks at what it means to be a member of Christ for our fellowship as church.

We confess that as Christians we should not choose to leave this sinful world. In a certain sense, this is true. But in order to meet Christ, you will have to go “outside the gate” (Hebrews 13:12). We are asked for the willingness to let go of everything but God.

Why is Satan called the father of lies? This article studies the character of Satan.

Looking at Ecclesiastes 11, this article shows what it means to live with the uncertainty of life while being certain of God who governs this life. The author applies this to someone investing while not falling into the trap of consumerism.

Looking at the biblical account of election, this article shows that from the Old Testament to the present day, God chooses his people so that they can be a blessing to others.

How does one become a false prophet? This article shows that you become a false prophet when you speak only what people want to hear and leave out things that are important to talk about. The article applies this to preaching and shows that true prophecy speaks what is of God, through God, and to God.

This article paints a contrasts between the world of youth during the week and on a Sunday at church. It shows how young people struggle to fit in the church, and how the church can take steps to get the young people engaged.

Looking specifically at the Psalms, this article discusses God's Old Testament pledges of salvation. The author explains how the Old Testament promises make sense within the New Testament context.

This article looks at the way elders can keep Christ central in the home visit, as well as get all family members to participate in a way that a true inquiry about their faith can be made. The key lies in the tone and attitude of the elder.

The internet can be a world of opportunities for the church that wants to work with God in spreading the gospel. This article looks at the possibilities of using the internet for the service of the kingdom.

Looking at the prevalence of deliverance ministries and their portrayal of Satan, this article shows how these have altered the biblical teaching on spiritual struggle. The spiritual warfare in which we are engaged is different from that which is preached by deliverance ministries. Deliverance can only be found in Christ.

Christians have communion with the Triune God, which flows over to the communion of saints. This communion is only found in Christ.

Should Christians always forgive? Even if there is no remorse? This article on reconciliation between people looks at the way God forgives, true repentance, liberation of guilt, being predisposed to forgive, and cheap grace.