As a sequel to the study ‘Forgiveness – basic principles 1’, concerning the relationship between God and man, this study develops the basic principles of forgiveness further. Basic principle 2: A disciple with himself. God accepts the fact that man is not perfect in holiness. Through faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, when […]

A few basic principles about forgiveness are developed further in this new study, which is a sequel to the studies ‘To forgive – word study’ and ‘Forgiving in practice’. Elements from the previous studies may be referred to in this study, without further mention. Basis principle 1: Relationship between God and man. God knew that […]

In this study the meaning of the Greek verb ‘aphiemi’ is considered. In the Bible this is translated as: to forgive, among other things. This Greek verb appears in 133 Bible texts and is only translated as to forgive on approximately 1 in 4 occasions and then always in the context of sin and guilt. […]

Introduction: Silver is spoken of in 195 texts in the Bible. What is usually meant is the metal, used in the construction of the tabernacle and the temple, or as a monetary value. Silver is also occasionally used as a symbol. In order to understand the meaning of silver as a symbol, it is interesting […]

In this study we examine what is meant by the concept of baptism in the New Testament. ‘To baptise’ is the translation of two Greek verbs: bapto baptizo Word study ‘bapto’. The OLB translates ‘bapto’ as: to dip, dip in, immerse to dip into dye, to dye, colour The Greek/Dutch dictionary gives the translations: to […]

The translation of the little Greek words ‘en’ and ‘eis’ is studied in detail in: Word study of the little Greek words epi, en, eis. This is elaborated further in the studies: Believing in Jesus Christ. By Beëlzebu. John 17:11 – Protect them by the power of your name. In my name / In the […]

In this rather more technical study, attention is concentrated on the correct interpretation of a Bible text. This concerns the translation of the words ‘epi’,‘en’, ‘eis’. All these three words are often translated as ‘in’, sometimes as ‘on’, ‘to’, or ‘with’. Their meaning is usually understood correctly as a result of the context of the […]

In this study we look at what is meant in the New Testament by the Greek verb that is translated into English by: to believe. Word study. To believe is the translation of the Greek verb ‘pisteuo’. According to the Greek/Dutch dictionary ‘pisteuo’ is translated as: to trust to believe, to accept to put trust […]

The leader – also called pastor, minister or preacher – occupies a key position in many churches. The nature of leadership is discussed in this study, as referred to in Hebrews 13. Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. […]

Paul does not directly mention the deacons in the structure of the local church. In view of the profile sketch below it can be accepted that he places them under the chapter ‘helping’. Explanation of the word ‘deacons’. ‘Deacon’ is the translation of ‘diakonos’. ‘Diakonos’ is to be found in 28 verses of the Bible […]