False Religion versus the Gospel (Summary)

For many years I had been subtly deceived by false Christianity. God in His grace, however, allowed me to experience and see the heartache, depression and trauma caused by false religion. As a result, I started realising that something was drastically wrong with the "Chritianity" that I had. I started seeking God and His truth … Continue reading False Religion versus the Gospel (Summary)

Hymns that touch my heart

These are some of the hymns that touch my heart. Some of them have been an encouragement to me during very difficult times. He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater - Annie Johnson Flint (1866-1932) 1) He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength when the labors increase, To added affliction He addeth His mercy, To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace... To view the full post please click on this post's tiltle above.

Peter versus Judas

Peter and Judas are two of the Lord Jesus' disciples who stand out at the time of the Lord Jesus' crucifixion (Mark 14). Both are included in the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus. Both sin against our Lord. Peter denies Jesus. Judas betrays Jesus. Peter obtains mercy and ends up dying for our Lord. Judas on the other hand does not obtain mercy and ends up committing suicide. What are the differences between these two disciples that their ends are so different? To view the full post please click on this post's tiltle above.

Encouraging Bible Verses

These Bible verses have been an blessing to me and have encouraged me. I trust they will be an encouragement and blessing to you too... The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 To view the full post please click on this post's tiltle above.

Why does God allow so much Suffering – Part 1

If God is a God of love, why is there so much suffering in this world? This question is asked so often. I have been meditating on this for several years. What follows is my understanding of it. God is love. Love desires people to bestow one's love upon. God created people in order to live in a loving relationship with them... To view the full post please click on this post's tiltle above.

The tragedy of self-righteousness

Luke 7:39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner." To me this is one of the saddest verses in the Bible. Here the saviour had come to visit Simon the Pharisee. This was the same Savior who had visited Zacchaeus and Matthew, the tax collectors, at their homes. (Remember how Zacchaeus had stood up and confessed his sin, after which the Lord Jesus said: “Today salvation has come to this house”.) To view the full post please click on this post's tiltle above.

False Religion versus the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ (with scripture references)

I write this article with a very heavy heart and after crying many tears. I know many people personally who have experienced and witnessed the hurt, heartache, devastation, despair and depression that are caused by false religion. I have also experienced and been caught up with many aspects of false Christianity myself.

A couple of years ago, I started seeking God with many tears. By His grace, God started opening my eyes to see the differences between false Christianity and His precious Gospel. I have found these differences portrayed clearly by many verses and passages in the Bible. I have been writing these differences down over some time...

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