by Des Cramer | 20 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Confession is integral to the Christian life. First John 1:9 emphasises the necessity of confessing our sins: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This verse isn’t merely a suggestion—it...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Des Cramer | 17 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Sin is an uncomfortable truth that Christians must confront honestly. Even after placing our faith in Christ, we discover that we remain capable of sinning—a realisation that can be deeply troubling. When we actually commit an act of sin, it disturbs us profoundly,...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Francois Koch | 15 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:21–23 offer one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture. His teaching pierces through religious complacency and challenges us to examine the very foundation of our faith. The text begins with Christ’s declaration: “Not everyone who...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Des Cramer | 13 Oct 2025 | Churches, Coastal Bible Church (Muizenberg, South Africa), Newsletters
Warm greetings in Christ, Herewith receive our report and updates from the church here at Muizenberg. Coastal Bible Church We are well underway in our series on Christian Living. We started with, “The Walking and Filling of the Holy Spirit” from a biblical...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Des Cramer | 17 Aug 2022 | Uncategorized
Greetings in Jesus’ name, When we think of Jesus making his way through the bustling, pawing and demanding crowds, his mood was one of peace, bearing, and purpose. Called by the Father to complete his task, Jesus never appeared hurried, yet was always progressing...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Des Cramer | 13 Jul 2022 | Churches, Coastal Bible Church (Muizenberg, South Africa), Newsletters
Greetings to all that love the Lord, “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.  Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour.  Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.  Rejoice in...