Author Archives: Dirk

He must increase

Posted on 2026-06-03 by Dirk

 28Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. 29He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly … Continue reading →

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Hebrew alphabet

Posted on 2026-03-24 by Dirk

A number of years ago, I became increasingly fascinated by the Hebrew language. In many circles, people have come to place greater emphasis on the Hebrew language out of a love for Israel, and that was true for me as … Continue reading →

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Jewish interpretation of Scripture

Posted on 2026-03-11 by Dirk

In recent years, we have increasingly seen the idea emerge that we should interpret the Bible from a Jewish framework. The reason given for this is the fact that the Bible was written by Jews and can therefore only be … Continue reading →

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Jewish interpretation of the Bible

Posted on 2026-02-26 by Dirk

In recent years, we in Christian circles have been constantly confronted with the suggestion that we should return to a Jewish way of looking at the interpretation of the Bible. In the view of the proponents of this position, we … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on 2026-01-03 by Dirk

Glory to God in the highest,And on earth peace, good will toward men.(Luke 2:14) Christmas is over. We have once again enjoyed the atmosphere of lights and greenery, set off the necessary fireworks, and now we are at the beginning … Continue reading →

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The Teacher of Israel

Posted on 2025-12-22 by Dirk

 …art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?…If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?(John 3:10 and 12) Jesus is talking to Nicodemus, a leader … Continue reading →

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Unmasking the darkness

Posted on 2025-11-28 by Dirk

When John the Baptist appeared at the River Jordan, baptising people as they repented, a group of Pharisees and Sadducees came to him to be baptised too. John was quite straightforward with this group of religious leaders (and not only … Continue reading →

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Fullness of the Gentiles

Posted on 2025-11-03 by Dirk

…until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in(Romans 11:25b) Many teachings on the relationship between Israel and the Church refer to Romans 9–11. This passage of scripture is said to prove that, alongside the role of the congregation of … Continue reading →

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Romans 11

Posted on 2025-10-20 by Dirk

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid.(Romeinen 11:1a) How should we as Christians relate to the Jewish people today? As we have read in the above text, God has not rejected His people. This verse and … Continue reading →

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Isaac or Ishmael

Posted on 2025-06-05 by Dirk

Immediately after the Fall, while Adam and Eve are being addressed by God for violating the prohibition against eating from the “Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil,” God makes a promise to the serpent and Eve. From Eve, … Continue reading →

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