Author: John Van Gelderen

The Witness of the Spirit

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Jan 19, 2022 | Holy Spirit, Salvation

There was a time when a young girl doubting her salvation unburdened her heart to me. Together we...

Walk by Faith, Grow in Grace

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Jan 12, 2022 | Faith, Grace

Believers are challenged to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus...

New Beginnings

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Jan 4, 2022 | Holiday Season

A new year. New years often impress upon us the possibility of a new beginning. You may identify a...

Evangelist Matthew Barber

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Dec 29, 2021 | Evangelism, Practical Topics

Evangelists specialize in the gospel. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone—and so...

God’s Two Greatest Gifts

Posted by John Van Gelderen | Dec 21, 2021 | Holiday Season

Do you remember the first gift you received?. My earliest memory of receiving a gift reaches back...

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I write on the Spirit-filled Life (experiencing Jesus personally), revival and awakening (experiencing Jesus corporately), the Holy Spirit (the agent who manifests the life of Jesus), and faith (the access to the life of Jesus). In addition I may occasionally address related matters along with highlighting relevant resources.