Where in the Bible do we find the first promise of the gospel? Would you believe that it’s in the third chapter of the Bible’s first book, Genesis 3. Genesis 1 and 2 tell us that God created the universe and everything in it. God created human beings to live in his good world under… Continue reading Christmas and the coming of the Serpent-Crusher
Category: Christian Worldview
Pastors as “Christian” witchdoctors in Africa
One of the contexts in which we do ministry in Africa is the background and influence of African Traditional Religion (ATR). In African Traditional Religion(s) the sangoma (witchdoctor) has special access to God, the spirit world and the ancestors. The sangoma is able to make contact with the spirit world in order to guarantee protection… Continue reading Pastors as “Christian” witchdoctors in Africa
Why temptation is so tempting
Satan is not senseless or unintelligent. He knows very well that if temptation was not tempting no-one would fall for it. Temptation is always inviting, alluring and appealing. We are always tempted by that which seems to be so good and promising. Or as Revelation 17 says, temptation is like a golden cup, which looks attractive,… Continue reading Why temptation is so tempting
Predestinational errors
Besides inventing a new word (predestinational), I would to highlight two errors that some make people when it comes to thinking about the doctrine of predestination. These two errors can also be seen as two extremes or opposite ends of the theological spectrum. The two errors are: Arminianism and Hyper-Calvinism
Why I believe in predestination (and evangelism)
I hold to and teach the Doctrine of Predestination for one simple reason: the Bible teaches it. In fact, I would argue that the Bible’s teaching on this subject is very clear and understandable, and I have some trouble comprehending how so many Christians do not see this wonderful doctrine in the Bible. I believe… Continue reading Why I believe in predestination (and evangelism)