John L. van Popta

Church Controversies and the Culture Gap

The shift from modernism to postmodernism has created a culture gap. This article shows how this culture gap is affecting the life of the church and how it can be addressed.

Romans 6:3 – Baptism Is Like a Funeral

From Romans 6:3, this article shows that baptism is a sign of the believer's death to sin.

Psalm 51 - Un-Sin Me, Lord!

This article on Psalm 51:7 is about the request that the Lord will cleanse our lives from sin.

March for life

This article is about abortion and the justice we must seek for those who cannot speak for themselves.

A Canticle and Descant: a Lament for the Children

This article is about the victims of abuse and justice, and abuse victims and their relationship with God. The author also discusses the imprecatory psalms.

No Third Way

The Christian faith is about a person, Jesus Christ. Either this Jesus Christ is the Son of God, or He is a blasphemer. There is no third way.

Jesus Christ Lives!

This article is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ as historical fact.

Miracles? Can they happen?

This article is about natural laws and miracles and the witnesses to the miracles in the Bible.

The Need for a Confessional Basis for Our Children's Education

Should a Christian school have a confession as its basis? This article also discusses the vows of parents at the baptism of their children and what this means for the education of the children, as well as the relation of school, church and home.

The Absurdity of Life Without God

Many Christians have been asked, "How can you believe that God exists?" One way you can respond to this is to show the absurdity of life without God. This article is about atheism, apologetics, and the purpose of life.

Ten Reasons Why Evolution is Dangerous and Evil

This article is about the dangers of evolution.

Evangelism: The Church’s Missionary Presence in the World

This article is about three aspects of evangelism and the evangelistic effort: Church, committees and the Christian.

Evangelism: The Church’s Missionary Task in the World

This article is about the definition of evangelism and mission, and the relation of evangelism and mission. It also discusses evangelism by lifestyle, by every believer's living faith.

John Calvin: A Man of Compassion

In this article, the author shows how John Calvin was a man of compassion. John Calvin's self-denial, charity, and enjoyment is also discussed. Calvin's view of the poor and the rich, and his view on economics is also mentioned by the author.

Friends Forever

This article is about trust and loyalty in friendship.

Hosea 10:7 - Poohsticks

This article on Hosea 10:7 is about the mighty powers of this world being swept away by the Lord on the streams of history.

I still don’t know what redemptive-historical interpretation is!

This article is about different models of Scripture interpretation, and especially about the redemptive-historical interpretation of Scripture.

You are my friends . . .

This article is about friendship and what it means being a friend of Jesus Christ. Friendship becomes visible in loyalty and love.

Marriage, a covenant of friendship

This article is about marriage as a covenant of friendship. It looks at betrayal and love in marriage.

Proverbs 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life

This is a article on Proverbs 4:23 and guarding our hearts.

John Mark

This article is about John Mark and working together in God's service. Acts 13:4-5, 13 and Acts 15:37 is also discussed, as well as service desertion and restoration.

Job 2 - Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?

In this article on Job 2:1-10, the author discusses the providence of God and suffering, as well as difficulties in our lives and what this has to do with the hand of God. The author also looks at the tempting of Satan and the rule of God.

Luke 22:44 - Bloody sweat

This article on Luke 22:44 is about the blood of Christ.

Romans 5:6-8 -The death of Christ: timely, unique, atoning

This is a article on Romans 5:6-8.

The empty tomb

This article is a defense of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ

This article is about ascension and the exaltation of our Lord Jesus Christ. The blessings from this ascension is also discussed.

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