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In many Christian circles, speaking in tongues is seen as a spiritual high point or a sign of maturity. But if we read 1 Corinthians 14 carefully, Paul seems to be concerned about its effect on outsiders. Let’s dive into this text and find out what Paul really means.
Have you ever wondered whether the Holy Spirit lives in you or not? I know I have! When I became a Christian the whole concept of the Holy Spirit was baffling to me. Well willing Christians tried to explain it to me, and they came with all sorts of terms: Baptism in the Spirit; receiving the Spirit; filled with the Spirit etc.
The debate about Calvinism and Arminianism has flared up again in the Netherlands. I think it’s great that this conversation is happening again. Because it touches on the core of the gospel: How does God work in the salvation of people? But we rarely talk about the greater role of the Holy Spirit in the work of salvation.
Striving to become a “better” Christian, fuelled by self-help books and productivity tips, can leave you mentally exhausted. That’s what the so-called self-help movement does! All these books and videos promise spiritual growth, self-confidence and even success – and perhaps some of my videos have even contributed to that line of thinking!
Are you familiar with the Christian magic word: Sincerity! We all want a sincere faith that is deep, genuine, and not just words. We want sincerity both in our hearts and in our actions. But sometimes faith becomes a kind of habit and can feel superficial. Something like a list of dos and don’ts, a […]
Tom de Wal was WRONG on Demons! Here is the Biblical Truth! Intro Is it possible that a follower of Jesus Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, can be possessed by a demon at the same time? Dutch public speaker, Tom de Wal says it is. Well? What is it? Yes or no? This is […]
Do you ever feel like you’re in a constant spiritual tug-of-war? It’s that exhausting, daily battle where one part of you desperately wants to surrender to God, but the other part just refuses to let go of the reins. Christians around you all say that the Holy Spirit gives you real peace and purpose, but […]
What if one of the most damaging ideas circulating in the church isn’t about money or hell… but about the Holy Spirit? What if I told you that the teaching that you need to wait for some dramatic, second experience to really receive the Spirit is not only a misreading of the Bible, but has […]
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Self-righteous or Humble? If you have been following me for a while then you will know by now that I do not like to be associated with one specific denomination only. Actually, for most missionaries, church denomination is not such a big thing. Wherever possible, we like to work together. I know two Dutch families […]
Are Tongues a Good Sign? 1 Corinthians 14:20-25 “20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they […]
