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Love–The Mark of True Faith
In 1 John 5:1-4, love is emphasized as evidence of a believer’s true faith. Mr. Samuelis Lukosius describes coherent love, comprehensive love, and enabling love. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.”
The Unshakeable Kingdom (2): The Urgent Exhortation
Hebrews 3:7–4:7 and Hebrews 12:18–29 present a strong warning to stay on the path that leads to salvation. Mr. Brandt Barnard describes the voice that warns, the voice that shakes, and the kingdom that remains.
“Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and…
The One the Lord Uses
Luke 1:26-56 presents God’s choice of Mary to be the mother of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes her faith-full, magnifying, humble, God-fearing, and serving heart. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.”
The Book of Ephesians (50): Standing Firm in the Evil Day
Ephesians 6:10-20 lists weapons provided by God to protect his people from evil. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the parts and purpose of the armor, the action of putting on the armor, and the protection of wearing the armor. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against…
The Gospel of John (78): Peter’s Christian Transformation
John 18:1-27 and Acts 5:27-42 show the change in Peter from denying Jesus three times to professing that Jesus is Lord before the authorities. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes Jesus and the two Peters; Jesus with the old Peter, but in the new Peter; Jesus’ transformation in Peter and in us.…
The Unshakeable Kingdom (1): The Surpassing Glory
Hebrews 12:18-29 presents a picture of the glorious spiritual reality that belongs to God’s children. Brandt Barnard describes the foundation of the city whose designer and builder is God: its past awesome earthly glory, the present surpassing spiritual glory, and the believer’s participation in…
The Gospel of John (77): Drinking the Cup
John 18:1-11 shows the power of the Lion and the meekness of the Lamb as Jesus accepts the cup of God’s wrath. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains what was in the cup, whose was the cup, who drank the cup, and for whom was the cup emptied. “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
Giving Thanks to the God who Cares
Psalm 107:1-43 calls us to give thanks as we experience the constant love of the Lord. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the Lord’s steadfast love for the lost wanderers, the darkness dwellers, the foolish, and those in danger.
“Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.”
The Book of Ephesians (49): The Strategies of Darkness
Ephesians 6:10-20 presents the reality of Christians battling the Devil and his forces. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the ranks of demons, the battlefield of demons, the strategies of demons, and the fight for heavenly places. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand…
The Gospel of John (76): A Man Named Judas
John 18:1-11 focuses on Judas’ love of money and his betrayal of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the day Judas fell, the day he followed, the day he betrayed, and the day he died; and he proclaims this is the day for us to decide. “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on…