Whole Gospel To Whole World
I remember my first seminary class. I had no idea what the professor was talking about. Every theological term he used was a foreign concept. I thought I was abducted by an alien and sent to another universe. By the end of the semester, I started to grasp half of what the theologian was communicating.... Continue Reading →
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk8ERxqCZqQ This short video encapsulates the vision that Jesus had for believers when He said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." The word go is an action verb that expresses the idea of always moving. Therefore, Christians shouldn't be waiting for others to come and join their church. Instead, Christians must be... Continue Reading →
"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it (Ps. 118:24)." Christmas is over. I understand the melancholy you feel. It's time to put down the tree, lights, and decorations. It's time to say goodbye to your friends and loved ones. The laughter and good conversations you had... Continue Reading →
"From that time on, Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven has come near (Matt. 3:2)." Imagine that you have a warm, juicy, raw piece of steak on the table getting ready to be placed on the grill to eat. In order to protect it from being eaten, you put a... Continue Reading →
"In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered (Heb. 2:9)." A famous evangelist told the following incident: "I have a friend who in a time of business recession lost his job,... Continue Reading →
"Therefore, holy brothers,1 you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. 3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as... Continue Reading →
It is certain that all of us will die someday. It is a sober reality that plagues the human heart and often people don’t want to discuss this reality. Solomon said in Ecclesiastes that it is better to go to a house of mourning than a house of feasting since death is the destiny of... Continue Reading →
What is a mission statement? Both Christians and non-Christians talk about this concept. Businesses think through missions. The Coca-Cola mission statement is to refresh the world, inspire moments of optimism, and to make value and difference in the world. Armies strategize their missions to protect and serve their country. Ordinary people may say their mission... Continue Reading →
1. A Word of Mercy: The prayer for forgiveness to the Father - "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Lk. 23:34). Think of a family member, friend, or co-worker that has wronged you. Take practical steps to either pray, write a letter, or sit down and show them the mercy... Continue Reading →
The Kingdom of God is a key theme Jesus taught in the New Testament. The word Kingdom appears 162 times and is predominant in the synoptic gospel of Matthew. Oxford scholar R.T. France states: "Some scholars see it as a Christian lifestyle, some as a method of world evangelization, some as the rediscovery of charismatic gifts,... Continue Reading →
Conform to Jesus 