Gerrie dedicated 25 years of his life to the South African Correctional Services, a career that demanded resilience and adaptability.  The couple navigated numerous transfers and even endured years of shuttling between Cape Town and Pretoria, a testament to their enduring bond.  Through these challenges, Martie proved to be a pillar of strength, primarily as a homemaker, raising their three children amidst often demanding circumstances.

After retiring in 1995, Gerrie embarked on a new path as a lecturer in Correctional Services Management for Technikon SA, which later merged with the University of South Africa.  This period marked a significant shift in their spiritual lives as they left their familiar reformed church and ventured into the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.  This exploration, while enriching, also exposed them to doctrines and practices that sparked a deeper yearning for biblical authenticity.

Together, they delved into Bible-based counselling, with Martie specializing in emotional healing and Gerrie focusing on spiritual warfare.  This pursuit further refined their understanding, highlighting the discrepancies between scripture and human interpretation. Gerrie’s thirst for knowledge led him to pursue a doctorate in Systematic Theology, culminating in his insightful book, “The Lamp of the Lord,” which explored the biblical concepts of soul and spirit. Martie, in turn, dedicated herself to intensive Bible study, particularly the complexities of end-times prophecy, always prioritizing the pure word of God over popular interpretations.

In 2001, their passion for sharing biblical truth led them to establish a home fellowship that blossomed into a thriving congregation, Hosea Christian Family Church.  Their leadership extended to a Bible College, further solidifying their commitment to spiritual education.  Ultimately, they chose the freedom of independent fellowship, unshackled by denominational constraints, allowing them to pursue truth with unwavering dedication.

Their journey led them to the Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, where they continued to share their insights through writing and freely available e-books.  Gerrie and Martie Malan’s legacy is one of unwavering faith, a commitment to family, and a lifelong pursuit of biblical truth.  Their lives serve as an inspiration to all who seek a deeper understanding of God’s word, free from the limitations of human tradition.

Though they are no longer with us, their dedication to truth and their unwavering love for God continue to resonate. May their memory be a blessing to all who knew them and to those whose lives they touched through their teachings.

The resources available on this website are part result of Gerrie and Martie’s search to discern biblical truth amidst the many man-made doctrines on end-times issues Christians are being confronted with.  While they have no wish to be controversial, both accept that their work will often be controversial as they unavoidably address traditions and holy cows of the many organizational Christian environments. They are simply two pilgrims on a journey seeking to understand the Bible, the word of truth, in its true and intended context.

Their approach is not one of trying to prove or disprove any specific doctrines, but to present their renewed understanding of the Scriptures as they have stied them anew. By doing that, they hoped to contribute constructively to the Bible study of their readers. In the end, none of us can pass the responsibility for our understanding and beliefs on to others but have to take that responsibility on ourselves. The frightening array of doctrines confronting Christian believers clearly underline the danger of allowing others to interpret the Bible for us, while we blindly take anything they say for the truth.

As their children We have been called by the Holy Spirit to continue making Gerrie and Martie’s work available for free to the entire World, may You all be blessed by their work.