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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.
When I first became a Christian, I believed that evolution and an earth billions of years old had been scientifically proven. I felt as though I had to make a choice: either you accept science, or you believe the Bible. But then I decided to look into the subject for myself. And the more I investigated, the stronger my conviction became that the discussion is nowhere near as straightforward as it is often presented to be.
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.
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.
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.
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 […] 
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. 
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 […] 
In my last video I talked about the role of prayer in the lives of Christians. One of you posted the following question: I often say that Jesus died for our sins and for our salvation, not for us to live a comfortable life. […] Is there anywhere in the Bible where God cares about […] 
What role does prayer play in the life of a Christian? This question came to my mind when we had to take one of my children to hospital last week. What had happened? He had spent a more than a week with me in our village in southeastern Madagascar. We had a fantastic time and […] 
You may have heard this word before: apostasy. The basic meaning is falling away from the truth. It is a kind of rejection, even though someone knows the truth. In this section, we will see if we can recognise some signs of developing apostasy in the church. 
You might have heard this word before: Apostasy. It’s basic meaning is to fall away from the truth. It is a kind of rejection even though someone knows the truth. I am talking about the truth of the Gospel of course. Therefore, an apostate is someone who has once believed and then rejected the truth of God. Let’s dive into this topic and see what we can learn. 
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 […] 
Unity or Diversity… or Both? Last week we’ve had the annual conference with all the Missionaries from our organisation on Madagascar. My wife and I helped organising the week and that is nice because we get to plan when we have breaks and what kind of programme we have. We don’t really like the kind […] 
or, How not to Debate an Atheist What not to say to an atheist or how not to debate an atheist. Two different approaches to the same topic in my opinion. First of all, let me say this: I do not like to debate with atheists, sceptics or any other who says they don’t believe […] 
The Unsafe Position of an Apologist Part 2 Apologetics is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the defence and establishment of the Christian faith. An apologist uses logic, evidence, scripture, and wisdom when dealing with opposition, challenges and questions. An apologist loves to gain knowledge in a multitude of subjects like biblical theology, […] 
The Unsafe Position of an Apologist Part 1 Click here for part two I love apologetics. Apologetics is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the defence and establishment of the Christian faith. An apologist uses logic, evidence, scripture, and wisdom when dealing with opposition, challenges and questions. But there are serious dangers when […] 
Not a topic about apologetics this week. Something else got my attention. Last week I was reading the news items concerning my home country, the Netherlands. One article triggered my attention. It was an interview with a doctor about all the measures the government took and is still taking to prevent people from getting Corona. […] 
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 […] 
Several scientific studies have now shown that immunity after a natural infection gives a better protection than immunity after Covid-19-vaccination. Natural immunity may well be necessary to build up full protection in the population, writes immunologist dr. Carla Peeters.a By now, the vulnerable and at-risk groups in most western countries have been vaccinated with one […] 
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? […] 
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 […] 
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 […] 
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, […] 
Yes, you heard it right. I am worried about the credibility of the church and with that the message the churches ought to preach. Before I continue, I would like to say that when I talk about Christians and the church I tend to talk about ‘we’ and ‘us’. This is because I believe that […] 
To be clear, I am Dutch. Some things I say may not be applicable for those living outside the Netherlands… Or maybe, it does. Anyway. Christians, like all other people in the Netherlands, are affected by the Covid-Sars2 virus. How do we deal with it? Are we going to get caught up in the panic […] 
