This proverb is not only used in our language, but it is also known in other languages. When something turns out well, you forget the misery that preceded it. This is of course a principle that has countless applications. An… Lees verder
The Bible book of Joshua reports on a completely new chapter in the history of the people of Israel. After God delivered the people from Egypt, they wandered in the desert for forty years and all members of the people… Lees verder
Many times in the New Testament it talks about Jesus Christ as an indication of the Lord. But Paul also speaks of the Christ a number of times in his letters and he also explains what this means in some… Lees verder
We quickly experience oppression and suffering as heavy. But Paul, who knew from experience much more than us what tribulation was, uses a completely different approach. He puts the tribulation into perspective in the light of the coming glory. The… Lees verder
Anyone who reads the first part of 2 Corinthians 1 will immediately notice that Paul uses a number of words frequently. First of all, this is (in the NKJV and Dutch Statenvertaling) the word comfort (parakaleo, G3870 and G3874). It… Lees verder
What is life actually all about? Are there many things that are useful? Would we worry about anything and everything? Or are all those things just side issues? Useful in itself, but in the light of that one thing, only… Lees verder
In the description of the events surrounding the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus we find a remarkable passage. Pilate found no guilt in Jesus (Luke 23:14) and therefore gave the people a choice between releasing a murderer (Luke 23:25, Acts… Lees verder
One of the many details mentioned in the Gospels surrounding the description of the capture and crucifixion of Jesus is the story in which Peter cuts off the ear of a certain Malchus. As with all stories in the Bible,… Lees verder
1 Corinthians 15 is by far the most comprehensive explanation of resurrection in Scripture. It is wonderful how Paul powerfully explains here that the gospel is universal and actually includes all people: “for just as in Adam all die, so… Lees verder
In 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Paul writes to his readers “concerning those who have fallen asleep”. What would happen to those who are not left alive until the coming of the Lord? What does he say regarding these “dead in Christ”… Lees verder
A believer knows that Christ died for our sins. But what does it actually mean and who is meant by our? And why is it gospel, that is, good news, that He died? What is good about Christ’s death? Paul… Lees verder
Paul, in two parallel texts in Ephesians and Colossians, encourages us to extend grace to one another (Greek: charizomai). This is not reflected in most translations, because they translate with forgiveness. But forgiveness is different from giving grace. When we… Lees verder
In creation we find many examples depicting the truth of death and resurrection. For example, the trees are bare in winter and we think that is normal because it is an annual cycle. But if you look at such a… Lees verder