Aksel J. Smith

Aksel J. Smith (1919-1998) was a central spiritual leader in Brunstad Christian Church. He worked to spread the sound teachings of Christ. He could give great comfort and help whenever it was needed, but he could also be like a lion in the battle for righteousness and truth, full of grace and goodness. He also left behind a great many written articles.
A new creation: Jesus will write His new name on those who overcome!
Edification

Do you want to become a new creation?

Jesus can change us completely and make us into a new creation; something blessed that lasts for all eternity!

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
Believe without doubting
Edification

Believe, without doubting

Faith gives us access to God’s power, but doubt shuts out God. We must believe without doubting!

Aksel J. Smith
4 min
Jesus: Mighty to help!
Edification

Jesus: Mighty to help!

The Bible speaks about overcoming sin. Many people come to Jesus for forgiveness of their sins – but how about overcoming these sins?

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
A good and happy new year!
Commentary

A good and happy new year!

Let us start the new year full of hope and with a living faith in all of God’s Word.

Aksel J. Smith
6 min
This is the day the Lord has made
Edification

This is the day the Lord has made!

Each day is a precious gift from God, with new grace and new opportunities.

Aksel J. Smith
4 min
Because You say so: The key that brings results
Edification

“Because You say so” - The key that brings results

Do you obey God’s word and His leading even if you don’t understand it? Try it, and you’ll see that it really works!

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
Where does God have His dwelling on earth today?
Edification

Where does God have His home on earth today?

God wants to live in the hearts of people.

Aksel J. Smith
7 min
Your will be done! Hebrews 10:7-9
Edification

“Let Your will be done!”

Throughout His life Jesus said: “Let Your will be done, not mine!” These words are the key to becoming one with God and with people.

Aksel J. Smith
3 min
If others could look into our hearts, what would they see?
Edification

If others could look into our hearts, what would they see?

Would they see their names written on the walls of our hearts with love and care? Or would they find a cold, dark room?

Aksel J. Smith
3 min
Constant peace from the Lord of peace 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Commentary
Edification

Always peace!

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation.” How does this work in practice?

Aksel J. Smith
7 min
I bring you good tidings of great joy!
Edification

I bring you good news that will bring great joy!

This great joy that the angels spoke about so long ago changed everything, and it can still completely change our lives today.

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
Good tidings: Behold your God!
Edification

Good news!

Let us joyfully tell the good news about everything that is now possible by faith in Jesus Christ!

Aksel J. Smith
3 min
Faith, hope, love: These will abide (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Edification

Faith, hope, love: These will remain!

In the daily battle that a Christian must fight against sin, we need to know how to keep standing!

Aksel J. Smith
3 min
Can we really be conformed to the image of His Son? Romans 8:29
Edification

This is the only way to become like Jesus

Becoming like God’s Son depends on this one very important thing.

Aksel J. Smith
3 min
What is the knowledge of Christ Jesus? (Philippians 8:3 commentary)
Edification

This revolutionary knowledge can change your life completely

Are you ready for the truth?

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
Believe in hope
Edification

What can faith do in a person?

Faith can turn things around, even in the darkest night. Do you believe that?

Aksel J. Smith
4 min
The Word of life: Active Christianity
Edification

How can people see the Word of life in you?

Jesus spoke words of life that could save people. His authority came from doing the Word. We can get the same authority.

Aksel J. Smith
7 min
A future and a hope: How God’s thoughts can become reality for us!
Edification

A hopeful future

When our hope is in Christ, we have a hope for a future in the greatest and eternal glory.

Aksel J. Smith
6 min
Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness and gentleness (Galatians 5:22-23)
Edification

Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness and gentleness

Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. The Bible is full of people who had these fruits in their lives, and they are examples for us to follow!

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
Prayer with need and thanksgiving – Philippians 4:6
Edification

Praying with need and thanksgiving

Do you pray in the way that the Bible says you should pray?

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
A new year = new possibilities!

A new year = new possibilities!

A positive and hopeful message for the year ahead.

Aksel J. Smith
4 min
Are you bearing witness to the truth with your life?
Edification

Is your life an example of the truth?

People must be able to see God’s word in our life.

Aksel J. Smith
4 min
How can i get my prayers answered?
Questions

How can I get my prayers answered?

God hears more than my prayer, He sees the desire of my heart. What does He have to see in my heart to answer my prayers?

Aksel J. Smith
5 min
The fire of Pentecost
Edification

The fire of Pentecost

At Pentecost, the disciples were baptised with the Holy Spirit and fire. Without this fire there can be no unity.

Aksel J. Smith
5 min