Reiner Kremer
-
Sacred Time: Reflections on the Sabbath
Sacred Time: Reflections on the Sabbath Introduction: A Sacred Meeting Point in Time There is a holy moment woven into the fabric of creation—a moment when heaven bends toward earth and God invites humanity into His rest. This moment is not marked by geography, architecture, or achievement. It is marked by time. Scripture calls it…
-
When Heaven Meets Earth: The Sacred Gift of the Seventh-Day Sabbath
When Heaven Meets Earth: The Sacred Gift of the Seventh-Day Sabbath “Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the LORD.”— Exodus 31:15 (NKJV) Introduction: A Sacred Meeting Point There is a moment in time—quiet, sacred, and intentional—when heaven bends toward earth, and humanity is…
-
Understanding Human Value
Understanding Human Value “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15) From a biblical perspective, human worth is not earned, measured, or negotiated. It is bestowed by God. Scripture consistently teaches that human value flows from who God is,…
-
Biblical Lessons of Trust that Lead to Success
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16, NKJV) Below are timeless biblical lessons especially relevant for our present age: Trust God Above Circumstances Lesson: Faith is choosing to rely on God even when outcomes are uncertain. “Trust in…
-
What Determines Human Worth?
What Determines Human Worth? Key Text: Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV) “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.” INTRODUCTION We live in a world that constantly assigns value—by productivity, wealth, influence, appearance, usefulness, or approval. People are praised, dismissed, elevated, or discarded based on what they can…
-
The Measure of a Soul: What Determines Human Worth
The Measure of a Soul: What Determines Human Worth Welcome, friends. Today we’re asking a question that every human heart wrestles with at some point— What am I worth? And maybe even more importantly… Who decides? The world measures value by success, appearance, intelligence, usefulness, influence, and productivity. But the Bible tells a very different…
-
The Supreme Sacrifice
In the back of my Bible, I have two quotations that I read very often to remind me of the direction of my preaching. The first one is: Gospel Workers, [Ellen G. White], p. 315: “The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster. In…
-
The ‘In Christ’ Motif
When Christ came to this world 2,000 years ago, He came primarily to be the gospel, not just to explain the gospel. It is Paul who God set aside to explain the gospel. Paul tells us about himself and his ministry: Ephesians 3:8: Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given…
-
The Love of God
There is no book in the whole of the Bible that so clearly and so masterfully explains the wonderful gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ than Paul’s epistle to the Romans. In this letter Paul expounds the full counsel of God pertaining to our salvation. He has told us that we are desperately sinful. He…
-
Life in the Spirit
In our study of the Book of Romans, we have discovered two main facts and have had the opportunity of being totally convinced of them and of accepting them. The first is the fact of our total depravity, that we are sinners, not eighty percent but one hundred percent. From head to foot, there is…
-
From Under Law to Under Grace
In Paul’s introduction to his letter to the Romans, he referred to the gospel as the power of God unto salvation, salvation not only from the condemnation and the death sentence that the law brings to us, but also from sin itself. Joseph was told that, when Jesus was born, he should give Him the…
-
The Two Counterfeits
A counterfeit is something that looks like the real but it isn’t. When I was in Ethiopia my father wrote to me and said, “There is a coin, a very special coin in Ethiopia which was produced by the Italians during the five years they were there called the Maria Theresa coin.” My father is…
-
The Two Adams
John tells us that, when we understand the love of God, His perfect love will cast out fear and there will be no more fear of the judgment. It is not because we are good but because, as He is, so are we in this world. But the fact that God loves us unconditionally is…
-
Justification by Faith
We have discovered, basically, three major facts: We are all under sin. That means we are ruled and dominated by sin. We are slaves to sin, which means that it is impossible, and I repeat that, it is impossible for us to save ourselves through our own good works. The gospel is the righteousness of God, which…
-
The Righteousness of God
In 1972, my family and I had the “privilege” of being deported from Uganda by Idi Amin. I say “privilege” because the other alternative was to be put into a concentration camp and be shot. When we left, we lost everything. Idi Amin would not allow us to even touch our bank account. Each one…
-
The Biblical and Historical Origins of the Sabbath
The Biblical and Historical Origins of the Sabbath The Old Testament In this blog, we dive deep into the Bible to explore the origins, commands, and ongoing significance of the Sabbath. From the creation story in Genesis to the teachings of Jesus and the early church, we’ll uncover how this day of rest is…
-
What Is Sabbath in the Bible? Finding Peace in Divine Rest
What is Sabbath? It’s a topic as ancient as earth itself. Many have heard of it, some observe it, and yet most don’t understand it (at least not completely). Whether you’re new to the Bible or a seasoned student, God’s unchanging Word can show you the answers you’re looking for. Let’s dive deep into Scripture…
-
Exploring Different Denominational Views on Eternal Torment and Hell
Why do so many churches teach eternal conscious torment? Do all Christians believe in an everlasting hell? What about other religions? There is no universal source of answers to these questions. Beliefs on the divine punishment for the unsaved, including what hell is (literal fire vs. separation vs. annihilation) and what “eternal” really means, vary…
-
Why Many Religions Teach the Nonbiblical View of Eternal Torment or Hell
Why Many Religions Teach the Nonbiblical View of Eternal Torment (Hell) Below is a careful, historical, and theological explanation of why some religions reject eternal hell and how the doctrine of eternal conscious torment emerged, with special attention to early Christianity and the influence of Greco-Roman philosophy. I’ll keep this clear, structured, and balanced rather…
-
Finding Grace in the Gospel | From Eden to Eternity
Grace. It’s one of the Bible’s most beautiful, most powerful themes . . . and one of its most misunderstood. Grace is not a New Testament invention. It’s not something we can earn. The Gospel, the true, sweeping story of God’s saving love, tells a better story. From the earliest pages of Genesis to Revelation’s final blessing, grace…
-
Why Eternal Conscious Torment Contradicts the Bible: Understanding God’s Justice and Love
One of the most serious and emotionally charged questions in all of Christian theology is this: Does the Bible truly teach that God will torment sinners consciously, forever and ever, with no end: without relief, without mercy, without hope? For centuries, this doctrine, often called eternal conscious torment, has catalyzed fear, confusion, and doubt about…
-
New Year of Hope By Walking With God
New Year of Hope By Walking With God As we step into a new year, our hearts naturally look forward with a mixture of hope, questions, and prayerful longing. The new year stands before us as an unwritten chapter—but the beautiful assurance of Scripture is that God already walks within it. The Bible reminds us:…
-
Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life
Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life This book by Charlie Kirk, who I listened to in person earlier this year at the Dream City Church, March 29, 2025, presented and supported the practice of seventh-day Sabbath keeping. There are different Christian views about how the Sabbath applies…
-
Stop in the Name of God: Remembering THE Seventh Day Sabbath
Stop in the Name of God: Remembering THE Seventh Day Sabbath Friends, we are living in an age of exhaustion. Not just physical exhaustion — spiritual exhaustion. We are busy, but rarely at peace. Connected, but rarely present. Productive, but often empty. And into this restless world, God speaks a command that sounds almost offensive…