What did Jesus show about himself through his life on earth? Did he simply present himself as a great miracle worker? A moral teacher? A social worker or reformer? A voice against oppressive political and religious systems? Yes, we can say all of these and even more. However, Jesus came to inaugurate his Kingdom, and through his life and ministry, he showed…
English-speaking church in Eindhoven
English-speaking church in Eindhoven
One of the well-known stories from the Bible is the Parable of the Sower, also called the Parable of the Soil. This story talks about four types of soil: a path with no soil, rocky ground with little soil, soil with thorns, and good soil. The seed in the story represents the word of God,…
Graduates from Kidzchurch were celebrated and prayed for as they prepare to move into the next phase of their church life. These young members have completed their time in Kidzchurch and will be joining the 1Tim4:12 youth group after the summer holidays. This transition marks an important step in their spiritual journey, as they move…
The XEE team celebrated their new graduates, Pamela Armstrong and Mary Paul, this Sunday, after a 13-week long course. This celebration, (aka ‘pin party’), involved the graduates receiving the XEE pin. XEE’s mission is to equip believers to share about Jesus within their networks, including family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and acquaintances. Their vision is for…
On Sunday, we celebrated the much-anticipated KidZchurch Funday with 23 enthusiastic children joining in the afternoon festivities. This annual event, held just before the start of summer holidays, was filled with joy, laughter, and fun activities. Camp Iwilligoway closing adventures This year’s theme, “Camp Iwilligoway,” brought an adventurous spirit to the day as children embarked…
In our pursuit to keep God’s law, we often develop our own rules, regulations, and traditions, mistakenly believing that they will earn His favor. When we impose these beliefs as standards for others, we risk losing those who might come to Jesus. We might think that by obeying laws, we can please God or earn…
The concept of the Trinity is central to Christian theology and faith. It represents the belief that God exists as three distinct persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – yet remains one being. This divine mystery is both a profound and foundational aspect of Christianity, offering a unique glimpse into the…
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured onto the disciples who had gathered for prayer, filling them with the Holy Spirit. This profound event marks the beginning of a new era and the founding of the church, making Pentecost one of the three major festivals of the Christian faith. Pentecost gives meaning to the other two major festivals, Christmas and Easter.
Jesus ascended into heaven on the 40th day after his resurrection from the dead. “He was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.” (Acts 1:9). During these forty days, the risen Lord met with his disciples now and then and assured them that he was with them, even though they couldn’t see him physically all the time during this period.
The Bible emphasizes two fundamental commandments: to love God and to love one another. But how do we love? What is the standard?