Basic Bible Truths
October 2025 Issue
About the author — George Koopmans
George Koopmans has served as an ecumenical chaplain at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, since November 2021. Prior to entering into chaplaincy, George served as a pastor to two congregations—one in Minnesota (Luverne), and the other in Medicine Hat. George and his wife, Emily, have four adult daughters and three grandchildren. Hiking, biking, and birdwatching are his favorite hobbies.
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Comfort for Life and Death
George Koopmans
Romans 8:28-32
Your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you . . . . You are not your own; you...Read →
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Denial
George Koopmans
Romans 1:16-23
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins...Read →
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The Wages of Sin
George Koopmans
Romans 3:9-18
The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Read →
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God’s Justice
George Koopmans
Hebrews 9:27-28
You are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome. The arrogant cannot stand in...Read →
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Salvation
George Koopmans
Hebrews 2:10-18
Those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness [will] reign in life through . . . Jesus Christ!Read →
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Faith
George Koopmans
Ephesians 2:1-10
By grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. . . .Read →
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Who is God?
George Koopmans
Isaiah 40:18-31
God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the...Read →
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God is Our Father
George Koopmans
Romans 8:15-17
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what...Read →
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God is in Control
George Koopmans
Romans 8:28-39
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to...Read →
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Who is Jesus?
George Koopmans
Hebrews 2:14-18
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things...Read →
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Jesus’ Incarnation
George Koopmans
Matthew 1:18-25
His mother Mary . . . was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.Read →
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Jesus is Lord
George Koopmans
Romans 6:15-23
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you...Read →
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Lord, Lord
George Koopmans
Matthew 7:21-29; Romans 10:9
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will...Read →
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The Resurrection of Jesus
George Koopmans
Matthew 28:1-10
Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him.Read →
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The Ascension of Jesus
George Koopmans
Acts 1:1-11
Jesus Christ . . . has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.Read →
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God the Spirit Lives in Us
George Koopmans
John 16:5-14
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help...Read →
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The Body of Christ
George Koopmans
Romans 12:1-8
God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body. . . .Read →
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Heaven, the New Creation
George Koopmans
Revelation 21:1-5
“For you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out...Read →
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Baptism
George Koopmans
Romans 6:1-10
In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed...Read →
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The Lord’s Supper
George Koopmans
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the...Read →
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God’s Discipline
George Koopmans
Matthew 18:15-20
“Do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the...Read →
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Living a Life of Gratitude
George Koopmans
Luke 17:11-19
Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how...Read →
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Is My Faith Real?
George Koopmans
Galatians 5:16-26
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.Read →
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First Table of God’s Law
George Koopmans
Exodus 20:1-11
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the...Read →
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Second Table of God’s Law
George Koopmans
Exodus 20:12-17
“And the second [greatest commandment] is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these...Read →
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Prayer
George Koopmans
Matthew 6:5-14
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.Read →
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Hallowed Be Your Name
George Koopmans
Isaiah 6:1-8
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”Read →
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The Coming of the Kingdom
George Koopmans
Matthew 13:31-35
The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.Read →
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Your Will Be Done
George Koopmans
2 Kings 6:8-23
What kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the...Read →
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Our Daily Bread
George Koopmans
Deuteronomy 8:6-18
“Give us today our daily bread.”Read →
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