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Another chapter in Roodepoort mission station – a final one?

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, the Church of Roodepoort near Ventersdorp (NW) has been pulled down and “returned to dust”. It was vacant for more than a decade now and it had fallen into disrepair after the congregation moved on. A lot has been said … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1.JOHN 5:10

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about his … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1.JOHN 5:9-10

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

God’s testimony is this, which he has given about his Son. Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. (1Jo 5:9-10 NIV) Today’s gospel underlines and emphasizes the proof of our savior’s resurrection from … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 5:13

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” (1Co 5:13 NIV) Who does the Apostle St. Paul address in this fifth chapter of his first letter to the Corinthians. Who is to exercise discipline and expel … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 4:3

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Eph 4:3 NIV) What keeps us from believing that we are already experiencing the dawn of glory for our Church? The Lord is amongst us! … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 12:22

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. (Heb 12:22 NIV) We proceed from the light streaming forth from the heavenly Jerusalem. The city of God is the mother of us … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON GALATIANS 4:26

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother. (Gal 4:26 NIV) The Church is like a tree with countless branches. Consider this, dear reader. Tell me: Where is the root of this tree and where … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 4:4

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

There is one body and one Spirit. (Eph 4:4 NIV) “I believe one, holy Christian Church, the communion of saints!” That is our confession dear reader. Remember that in German “one” is written with a capital letter, so that you … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 13:8

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Love never ends. (1Co 13:8 ESV) Obviously! How could it be different? What more should come of love? What higher status could it attain? No, there is nothing higher or more beautiful than love. Love never ends, doesn’t give way for … Continue reading →

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Hear us, Father, when we pray… (LSB 773)

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

During morning devotions in the chapel of St. Timothy at LTS (Pretoria, South Africa) the student of theology Paul Baibai from Sudan chose the following hymn to be included in the second responsive prayer (LSB 285). The lovely melody of … Continue reading →

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