Posts Tagged / Salvation

Infant Baptism and Believer Baptism: What Does the Bible Really Teach About Baptism?

Infant Baptism or Believer's Baptism? | Do you need to be baptist again?

Infant baptism or believer’s baptism? What does the Bible really teach about baptism? Explore the biblical arguments, God’s covenant with Abraham, the place of children, personal faith and the meaning of baptism for Christians.







Why are there so many Evangelical churches in the Netherlands?

One faith, a hundred churches? Why Dutch Evangelicals differ so much

Baptist, Free Evangelical, Pentecostal, Full Gospel, Brethren, charismatic or independent evangelical: the evangelical landscape in the Netherlands is remarkably diverse. Yet these churches have a great deal in common. The Bible is regarded as authoritative, Jesus Christ is at the centre, conversion and personal faith are important, and the Gospel is to be proclaimed. So how is it that there are so many different evangelical churches and movements?







Baptised but not born again? The question that divides Reformed churches

Baptised but not born again? The question that divides Reformed churches

Waarom zijn er zoveel gereformeerde kerken in Nederland? Ontdek de geschiedenis en theologische verschillen tussen de GG, CGK, HHK, PKN en NGK, rond verkiezing, wedergeboorte, doop en geloofszekerheid.







DOUBTS ABOUT FAITH: Am I really saved?

DOUBTS ABOUT FAITH: Am I really saved?

I have personally wrestled with the question: am I truly saved? In this article, I share what the Bible taught me about assurance of salvation. Why do you doubt your salvation? What does the Bible say about sin, being born again, and faith? And where can you find true assurance? Not in yourself, but in Christ and His finished work.







THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN: What Jesus Really Meant

THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN: What Jesus Really Meant

What is the unforgivable sin that Jesus warns against? Discover what He really meant by the sin against the Holy Spirit and why there is hope for those who turn to Christ.







The sign that shows you’ve never been born again

The sign that shows you've never been born again

Many people wonder whether they are truly saved. The Bible shows that the evidence of being born again lies not in a sinless life, but in a changed heart: a longing for Christ, a struggle against sin, and the work of the Holy Spirit.







What does the Bible mean by ‘believing’?

What is BIBLICAL FAITH really? | Lordship vs Free Grace

In this article, we look at two theological ideas: Free Grace and Lordship Salvation. One group says that all you need to do is believe, whilst the other says that true faith is always evident in your life. And both sides sometimes even go so far as to call each other ‘dangerous’ or ‘heretics’. So what does the Bible actually mean by ‘believing’?







These Things DO NOT Make You a Christian

These Things DO NOT Make You a Christian

Today we’re exploring three common reasons why people think they’re Christians: baptism, church attendance and an intellectual faith. We’ll compare these with the Bible and discover a challenging yet liberating truth. Keep watching, because this could well be the most important message you’ll ever hear.







Critical About the Idea of ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’

Can you ever lose your salvation, or is 'once saved' truly 'always saved'?

I would like to take a look at this doctrine of ‘once saved, always saved.’ I have a difficult time to decide what theology around this topic is most waterproof. No human-being will ever be able to fully explain God’s amazing works. All we can do is thinking of nice theories and hope that our theory somehow manages to explain, at least, a bit of that what we believe.







Witnessing Without Fear: 3 Practical Tips for Work or School

Witnessing Without Fear: 3 Practical Tips for Work or School

Afraid to talk about Jesus at work or school? You’re not alone. Many Christians would love to share something about their faith, but feel fear, tension or uncertainty. In this article, you’ll discover 3 practical and biblical tips for witnessing to your faith in Jesus Christ in a natural, respectful and relaxed way.







Universalistic Ideas are not Particularly Innovative

universalisme is not very innovative

David de Vos presents himself with a modern “Luther moment”, but the doctrine he proclaims – universalism – is anything but new. In this video, I show why this message is an old heresy that undermines the core of the gospel.







Why the Tree of Good and Evil?

why did god create the tree of knowledge?

Why did God place the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden in the first place? Wasn’t that a trap? If God knew that Adam and Eve would sin, why did He put that tree there? At first glance, that seems like a valid question — but only if we misunderstand what that tree actually represented.







500 Eyewitnesses Saw Jesus After His Death

who will die for a lie?

Imagine having to die for a story. Not a vague idea or some philosophy, but an actual story of which you were part off yourself. That was exactly the choice the first eyewitnesses of Jesus were facing. They did not die for a fairytale, they died for what they had seen with their own eyes.







Chosen, Saved & Free Will

🇬🇧 Chosen, Saved & Free Will As you can see, I am back from our village on Madagascar. On my Odysee channel, I explained a little bit about what the plans are. You can find that little article here Briefly, we will soon be bringing several groups of Bible students to our village. These students are eager to learn how to […]





Are the Jewish People God’s Chosen People?

🇬🇧 Are the JEWISH People God's ChOSEN PEOPLE? Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about Israel’s future? For many, this topic evokes curiosity and often confusion. Don’t panic! That feeling is not strange. What makes it difficult is that this subject is approached by many as if it just the easiest thing in the world. Now the fact that you don’t […]





Christian Doctrine of Salvation

Christian Doctrine of Salvation Whenever I talk about certain teachings within the Church, I often say that this or that teaching isn’t causing you to be lost when believed wrongly. Many teachings are not on the same level as the doctrine of Salvation. In this article we will see what this doctrine entails. Whenever I talk about certain teachings […]





Is the Rapture Imminent?

Is the Rapture Imminent? the opinions are divided The opinions are divided The idea of the rapture of the church keeps us busy, right? At least it keeps me busy! Especially now that we see all the developments around Israel, this topic becomes very relevant for many Christians. Are we in a march towards the one world order as we can read in […]





Why are Christians not Bolder?

Why are Christians not Bolder? Many Christians yearn for the boldness we read about in early church. Many of us listen with admiration to the stories of missionaries and evangelists. Who does not know the books of Anne van der Bijl, or brother Andrew for the English folk among us, and Corrie ten Boom? At the same time, we realise […]





Did Paul invent Christianity?

Introduction I recently received a comment on one of my posts on my website. The person wasn’t really polite towards me because apparently I am completely brainwashed with complete loss of self-identity and therefore critical thinking. Not only that but I am also in a psychosis, totally trapped in a delusional system. Don’t you just […]





Sola Fide – Faith Alone

Sola Fide - Faith Alone You might have heard of the five ‘solas’ of protestantism. It is basically a summary of what the protestants believe to be true after the reformation. Sola is latin for ‘only’ or ‘alone.’ I will explain a bit more about these ‘solas’ in a minute. But I mostly want to think with you about ‘sola […]





Can a Christian Lose his Salvation?

can a christian los his salvation? I guess this is the follow-up of the last video in which we tackled the doctrine of ‘once saved, always saved.’ Can a Christian lose salvation? Good question! What is a Christian? First, I think it will be smart to determine what a Christian is. A ‘Christian’ is not someone who sits in church every […]





What About Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?

As missionary among the un-reached Antanala-people of Madagascar, I have heard this question a million times… Well, maybe not a million but many times. Mostly these questions are hidden in presuppositions. Among Christians some think that nobody will be saved, except those who’ve heard and believed the Gospel. While others, say that there are people […]





What About Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?

Part 4 – The Hard Questions Introduction This is part 4 of this series. Please watch the first three parts first to better understand this one. You’ll find the links in the description of this video. So, what actually will happen to those who never heard the Gospel? Where do they go when they die? […]





What About Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?

Part 3 – Old Testament Introduction This is part 3 of this series. Please watch part one and two first because we build on those two videos in this part. You’ll find the links in the description of this video. As said, I work as missionary in the middle of nowhere on Madagascar, and I […]





What About Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?

Part 2 – What is known to mankind? Introduction This is part 2 of this series. Please watch part one first because there we set out some basic truths on which we build on in this part. As said, I work as missionary in the middle of nowhere on Madagascar, and I have heard this […]





What About Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?

Part 1 – Basic Truths As missionary among the un-reached Antanala-people of Madagascar, I have heard this question a million times… Well, maybe not a million but many times. Mostly these questions are hidden in presuppositions. Among Christians some think that nobody will be saved, except those who’ve heard and believed the Gospel. While others, […]