Church in Ephesus: Love Abandoned
In the letters to 7 churches in the Book of Revelation, the Church in Ephesus was commended for their works, endurance and commitment sound doctrine. However, God has something against them. They have abandoned the love they had at first. It seems that without love, all the good they have done will mean nothing. Why is love so important and how is love often lost? As we look deeper, we see that the letter to Church in Ephesus is not a complaint letter from God, but a message of love that points them to an enduring hope.
My Soul Refuses To Be Comforted
Prayer is not just about praise, adoration, thanksgiving or petition. God welcomes us to draw near to Him with our weaknesses, questions and doubts in prayers, so that we will ultimately be led to the truths about God’s surpassing power and love. Psalm 77 provides a map of such a prayer that ends with an assurance that God’s way through the sea is often through our simple obedience to His leading.
Finding Yourself In An Ever-Changing World
Man is on an endless search for himself. He either builds his identity on his achievements or dreams and aspirations, eager to validate himself with the approval of others. In a world that is changing quickly, the self-identity built on these fleeting things is on shaky ground. The search ends only when man realise that his true self can only found in being what God has created him to be.
How do we come together for the Lord’s Supper?
The Lord’s Supper was instituted by Jesus for believers to remember His death and it is a symbol of the New Covenant.
In 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Paul rebuked the believers in Corinth for abusing this sacrament. What does it mean to eat the bread or drink the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner?
Paul, in lovingly admonishing the believers in Corinth, teaches us what is true faith and how we should live and gather as a body of Christ.
Praise The Glory Of God
It may be easy to praise God when He delivers us from our trials and answers our prayers. Such experiences can actually help us know God more and transform our faith. However, if we are not intentional, after rejoicing and giving thanks, we will soon be back to life as usual. Psalm 76 first looks back at God’s great deliverance of His people with praise. Then it elevates our praise with a view of God’s salvation plan for all nations in the horizon of eternity. Ultimately, it points us see how our praise of God should lead to a transformation of our own lives and draw others to Him.
Why Should Christians Help The Poor And Vulnerable?
In the bible, God commands His people to act justly and show mercy, especially to last, the least and the lost.
Beyond giving timely aid, the ultimate Christian goal is to point people to the abundant life in Christ, by going deeper and addressing the spiritual brokenness in their lives.
With this biblical perspective that is best manifested in the life of Jesus, we will see that Word and deed must go together so that others may glorify our Father in heaven.
Praise The Righteous Judge
Do we find it hard to praise God? Perhaps we think that praise can only come from an improvement in outward circumstances. Psalm 75 shows us that there are glorious eternal truths that deserves our loudest praise, regardless of our immediate circumstances. And these truths are magnified by the wondrous works and promises of Christ. So let us not look anywhere else, but fix our eyes on God to restore our praise, so that our delight in Him may be complete.
Family Month Message 2: Family, Work and Faith
Everyone is looking for a way to balance work and family. Our Christian faith is not an additional demand on our life. Instead, it is the key to unlock the real meaning of work and family that will guide us to make the decisions which will glorify God.
When we put God first in our family, work, and all other aspects of our life, we are transforming them into our worship, offering ourselves as a living sacrifice.
Easter Sunday 2023: The Audacious Hope of Easter
What is hope? Elpis Tikvah Importance of right hope Do we have hope today? Do we have the right hope? Is the resurrection account believable? How does the resurrection bring audacious hope for those who believe? 1. Do we have the right hope? “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” Luke 24:5 […]
Have Regard For Your Covenant
1 O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? 2 Remember the nation you purchased long ago, the people of your inheritance, whom you redeemed— Mount Zion, where you dwelt. 3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary. 4 Your […]
