Confirmation of the Covenant
It is so very easy for us to forget God’s grace and our initial love and commitment to God. Thus, it is important to be reminded of God’s covenant with us. So what are the essential elements of God’s covenant with His people? How can sinful humans enter a lasting covenant relationship with God?
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.
God’s Faithfulness and Our Loyalty
Having studied God’s Covenant Code, we learn that God’s covenant also has ‘conditional’ aspects. So is God’s covenant more unconditional or conditional? Although it is entirely up to God’s unconditional grace to save our souls, if we are not faithful to Him, why would we still expect blessings instead of discipline from Him? We all naturally desire to receive blessings from God. But are we obeying Him and are we loyal to Him? What are some “snares” we should avoid which may endanger our loyalty to Him?
Blessed Rhythm To Remember God
Do you find yourself easily distracted and busy with things of the world? Are you able to rest from depending on yourself and rest in the Lord? How can we have a blessed “rhythm” in our lives to help us remember God better? Is God weaved into your daily, weekly and yearly schedule? Pray that we always find strength to stay close to God by remembering His faithful providence.
Different Degree of Sin and Punishment
The notion of different degree of sin seldom being taught in church. Not knowing this truth will eventually result in nominal Christianity. Two Ramifications: 1) Believers being rob of living a God-fearing Christian life. 2) People will be doubtful about God’s character of righteousness. Why are there ambiguity in bringing across this truth? 1) Wrong […]
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.
Do Not Steal But Care For Our Neighbours’ Properties
Are Old Testament laws really irrelevant to modern times? How can we apply the principles behind biblical laws today? Specifically, what does God teach us about the sins of theft and negligence?
Fair Punishment For Causing Physical Harm
We all love fairness. If we are victims of wrongdoings, we want fair compensation. Even if we are the ones who did wrong, we do not wish to be “over-punished”, but receive a fair judgment. How does the law of God reflect His justice and love? What does the law of God teach us about responsible living in love for our neighbours?
Living In A World Of Permissiveness
How do Christians survive in a world who live by changing moral values? When the society not only sin, but also permits and redefines sin, how do Christians stand their ground? Find out why the Christian message of truth and grace is the only hope to stop this permissive world from destruction.
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.
