Why do Christians suffer? Making this question more personal, why do we experience suffering? This essay does not try to explain theodicy but will encourage the readers to yearn for the blessed hope. In fact, we are saved “in hope” (Rom 8:24). The problem for many Christians is that, in their midst of trials andContinue reading “Jesus, the Blessed Hope”
Category Archives: Theological Blogs
The Essence of Small Group
The Great Commission calls us to “Go and make disciples… baptizing, and teaching all of them to obey everything I have commanded you,” Jesus said (Matt. 28:19-20). This imperative makes the followers of Christ realize that our life must be in accordance with discipleship. This idea of discipleship begins by surrendering our life to God—makingContinue reading “The Essence of Small Group”
Elders and Church Vision
As known to many, a vision is a vehicle that will transport the people towards its mission. As Christian, our mission is the Great Commission. As a church, our goal is to worship God corporately and live out the gospel of Christ as a community of believers.Proverbs 29:18 states, “Where there is no vision, theContinue reading “Elders and Church Vision”
The Mind of Christ
What does “the mind of Christ” means? It pertains to one’s inner thought—a priori—basically, a mindset of Christlikeness. Specifically, in this context basing on Philippians 2:1-5, it points to humility—a selfless kind of attitude. This Christlike character is the one that “values others above themselves” (v. 4). Christ’s mind does not merely think about oneselfContinue reading “The Mind of Christ”
Jesus Christ the True Liberator
The supremacy of Jesus Christ permeates the entire book of Hebrews. This supremacy is also true when it comes to the idea of Christ the “True Liberator”. Also, in the Gospel of Luke chapter 4 verses 16 to 21, Christ confirmed the messianic calling in Isaiah 61:1-2 and 58:6. Jesus was sent “to proclaim freedomContinue reading “Jesus Christ the True Liberator”
A Misconception: Busyness as Proxy for Productivity
Rest! You need to sleep, rest, and relax. Do not live your life like it all depends on you. It does not. Even your ability to produce wealth is not yours but God’s (Deut. 8:18, “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth”). Does itContinue reading “A Misconception: Busyness as Proxy for Productivity”
Christological Servanthood
Christians are called to serve one another in love (Gal. 5:13). But the main takeaway–for this post–from the cited passage is the call to serve. As Christians, we bear the name of Christ in our identity. Meaning, we ought to conform in Christ-likeness and exemplify Christ’s life in our lives to others for God’s glory.Continue reading “Christological Servanthood”
Stop Church-Scrolling: Reminding the Local (Online) Church Too
The world transitioned to digitality in these past years. We Are Social reported that, in 2021, 60.1% around the world are online. This reality is also true for churches. Due to the pandemic, the church rapidly adopted live streaming, zoom meetings, and online worship service. Furthermore, a survey noted that 74% across all denominations optedContinue reading “Stop Church-Scrolling: Reminding the Local (Online) Church Too”
A Biblical Surgery: Renewal of the Heart
The human heart is very precious. It represents a lot of images: love, passion, life, commitment, etc. But moreover, in the Bible, it is central to the idea of the wholeness (shalom) of a person. A heart pertains to the entirety of a human’s life—mind, heart, and soul. Not always, but truly. This human heartContinue reading “A Biblical Surgery: Renewal of the Heart”
The Supreme Calling of Fatherhood
Fathers are part of the local church. Being in the church is being in the covenant family. When Paul urged the covenanted church to be in unity, he contended that fathers ought to “bring them [their children] up in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4). Father have the calling—not only to modelContinue reading “The Supreme Calling of Fatherhood”
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