January 2024 | Conversion: Persecutor Turns Promoter
When he was 17 years old, a perceptive German student wrote, "Our heart, reason, history, and the work of Christ convince us that without Him we cannot achieve our goal, that without Him we are doomed by God, and only Christ can save us."Nine years later, that young man, Karl Marx, rejected Jesus Ch...Read More
There are many references about the vine in the Scriptures. In the book of Genesis, we read that “Noah proceeded to plant a vineyard”.In the book of Judges, Jotham speaks of various trees in a metaphor criticizing the appointment of Abimelech as king over Israel. In this metaphor, he identifies ...Read More
Jesus used different analogies to teach his disciples and the crowd about topics such as the Kingdom of God, discipleship, dasting, dtewardship, trust in God, prayer, and God’s care for people etc. In the Gospels, Jesus explain the meaning of fasting through two imageries of sewing new cloth on an...Read More
The night before Jesus went to the cross, In John chapters 14-16, Jesus shared many vital last-minute details to the disciples. Last words are often a man’s most important words. Jesus spoke of preparing mansions in the Father’s house. He talked of another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, who would b...Read More
False Vine and Worldly Pleasures
What would happen if petrol is put into a diesel car? What would happen if you plug in a 110-volts hair dryer into a 220-volt power socket? Imagine, what will happen if you stand under a shower and open hot water instead of cold? We know the obvious consequences – the car engine would be totally d...Read More
Vineyard of the Lord: Ministry and Mission
Vines are an important aspect of Israel since ancient days. Grapes were used to be eaten fresh, making wine, dried as raisins and grape honey, a sweet thick liquid. Grape honey was made by treading the grapes, then boiling it to evaporate the water and create a syrup. Vine was part...Read More
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 stands out as a simple but extremely profound and central discussion on the meaning of Christian sa...Read More
Resurrection of the Dead in Christ
As we sail through the turbulent and rough ocean of this world, Jesus Christ, our eternal hope, is the only anchor who can hold and keep us steady in these dreadful situations. The “Resurrection of the Dead in Christ” is relevant and faith-evoking to those who are in drudgery today. It alwa...Read More