Category: Ron v. Leerdam
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Prelude to Where do works fit in with grace?
By Ron. v. Leerdam “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one…
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Prelude to Trust in the one true living God who gives hope and a future.
By R.v.Leerdam At this they wept aloud again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay…
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Building His Church & Kingdom
By Ron. v. Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,I must say that it is tremendous that it is possible to meet together in a service where by the grace of God we are all able to say that God means everything to us.Jesus said, “Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will acknowledge…
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Prelude to Building his church & kingdom
Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what…
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Following Jesus to the very end
By R.v.Leerdam Brothers and Sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,God enters into a personal relationship with us which is founded on His love and mercy in His Son. Having tasted God’s goodness we are called to choose to Glorify God and enjoy Him forever! Many of the songs and hymns we sing have this as…
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Prelude to Following Jesus to the very end
What do you believe concerning the Holy Catholic Christian Church? I believe that the Son of God, out of the whole human race, from the beginning of the world to its end, gathers, defends, and preserves for himself, by his Spirit and Word, in the unity of the true faith, a church chosen to everlasting life. And I believe that I am and…
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The Mystery of Providence
By R.v.Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,What is it that people hope for? It all depends on who you are and your situation.People who are fighting long for peace.Those who are enslaved, long for freedom.Those who are sick, long for healing andthose who are old wish they were young.Those who are hungry…
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Prelude to the Mystery of Providence
What is your life’s purpose? Do you suffer? Do you find hope and meaning in your life under all circumstances? It is helpful for us to consider the Israelites situation,the ‘faith’ principles that arise and apply them to our lives. God is not promising a life that is easy.There are always the mysterious and hard…
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‘The Burdens we bear’
By R.v.Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,Who is not weary and burdened by the demands of life?Weary with the demands placed upon us by others. Jesus was speaking to those who were weary as they tried to meet the expectations of the religious leaders of His day. Do this! Don’t do that!…
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Prelude to ‘The burdens we bear.’
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have…
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