The parable: The parable of the wineskins is to be found in three Gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke. The Gospel of Luke gives the most complete text. Jesus said: No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one. Otherwise, they will have torn the new garment, and the patch […]

In this study we give some thought to a few texts from the New Testament with reference to baptism/immersion ‘in’ the name of … Acts 2:38 – baptism in (Greek: epi) the name of Jesus Christ Matthew 28:19 – baptism in (Greek: eis) the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit Acts […]

In this study the meaning of the concept of baptism in the New Testament is examined, as a sequel to the study: Baptism – word study. Water baptism or immersion in water. Water baptism illustrates conversion and discipleship. It is the baptismal candidate’s public confession that he/she wishes to live as a disciple and follower […]

General: During a discussion with the Pharisees Jesus says: In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two witnesses is true.   (John 8:17) Jesus talks here about your law, i.e. the law of the Pharisees, whereby a case is considered proven on the testimony of two people. A fact is accepted as […]

This study complements the study ‘Word study of the little Greek words epi, en, eis’. What is important for this study is the little Greek word ‘en’ that is translated as ‘by’ in the texts below. By Beelzebul – the texts: But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “It is only by (en) Beelzebul, […]

In this study we examine the meaning of ‘in my name’ and ‘in the name of’, whereby ‘in’ is the translation of different Greek words, as explained in the ‘Word study of the little Greek words epi, en, eis’. Each of these little Greek words has its own meaning, which can influence the interpretation of […]

The text: Whoever believes in (eis) the Son has eternal life, …   (John 3:36) In this study we examine what it means to believe in Jesus, with ‘in’ as the translation of the little Greek word ‘eis’. The meaning of ‘eis’ is explained in: ‘Word study of the little Greek words epi, en, eis’. The […]

This study is about authority, leadership and trust and is a supplement to the study: Hebrews 13:17 – Have confidence in your leaders. The text: About horses and obedience: When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.   (James 3:3) Obey is the translation […]

In his teaching Paul gives clear insight into how the Holy Spirit is at work in the body of Jesus Christ, the church. In 1 Corinthians 12 he first describes the general working of the Holy Spirit in the church. He begins the chapter with: Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, […]

The scriptures of the Bible are divided into what are called the Old and New Testaments. This partition has to do with two separate covenants, which God made with man. The Old Testament. The Old Testament is named after the covenant God made with Abram. God called Abram, who was childless, (God later changed his […]