July 21 - September 8, 2020
Often it is told that the reason Scholte and others left Holland to emigrate to America and settle in Pella was the lack of freedom of worship. One issue at the forefront of the controversy was the mandatory singing of hymns under the hierarchical governance of the church.
This story goes back...
Posted on June 17 2020
The story of Pella’s founder, Hendrik Peter Scholte, is a story of courage in the face of religious tyranny; and ultimately, the importance of separation of church and state, a law which was enacted to protect the church from the state.
Scholte was a prominent church leader in Holland in the...
Posted on May 23 2020
God calls us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19), to preach the gospel to all people (Mark 16:15), and to honor Christ as holy, being always ready to give an answer to those who asks for a reason for the hope you have (1 Peter 3:15). Many throughout history, since the resurrection of...
Posted on April 23 2020
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a glorious, incredibly deep and multi-faceted message that we have been entrusted with sharing. The centerpiece of the gospel message is the person and work of Jesus Christ. I believe the more we understand the gospel, the more amazed we will stand and the more eager...
Posted on January 16 2020
Many Christians have a heart for an unbeliever in their life but struggle with how to pray for them beyond a general prayer for their salvation. I urge you first, to pour out your heart to God on their behalf and assure you that God hears you even when you don’t express yourself well. 1...
Posted on January 03 2020
Have you ever been asked the question, “Do you know what will happen to you when you die?” The intent is often to discuss our eternal destination in heaven or hell. As a Christian, we understand that there is a heaven and a hell, and that on judgement day God will judge the world and separate...
Posted on October 26 2019
