“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. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17) It is comforting to know that …
Continue reading Facebook: Not to Condemn, but to Save“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13) A life of true fulfillment, joy, peace, and hope is found only in God, His word revealed by the Holy Spirit, and our faithful obedience …
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The world is filled with differences among men – races, cultures, governments, values, etc. Despite all these there are shared things. Among these are the necessities of human life. No matter the race, culture, up-bringing, or values, each member of mankind has the dire need for water, food, and oxygen. Without these elements, among others, …
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“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting” (Psalm 136:1, NASB). Psalm 136 is a great manifestation of the constancy of God’s lovingkindness. The concept of “lovingkindness” (ḥeseḏ) denotes the condescension of the transcendent Creator to His creation in love, mercy, goodness, and loyalty in fulfilment of their needs (“mercy,” NKJV; “steadfast love,” ESV, RSV; “faithful …
Continue reading Facebook: “His lovingkindness is everlasting”God’s plan is to save man through the gospel – the written inspired word. Has God’s word been preserved for us today? Has it been corrupted? Can we trust that what we have is what God wanted us to have? Through His providence, God has ensured that we have His entire word preserved for us …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 4 of 8) – The Revelation, Transmission, Integrity, and Canonicity of ScriptureIsaiah 53 reveals the prophecy of the vicarious suffering of Christ for the salvation of mankind. Chapter 54 looks forward to the time when God’s people will be restored, and many from all over will take part in the blessings. Isaiah 55 is God’s invitation for all to take part in His promised blessings. Ppt: …
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There is a vacancy within every man. A cavernous and frigid darkness once occupied with the Presence essential for life, yet emptied by free-will. A creation seen as good, dwelling with the Good (cf. Matthew 19:17), turned to the antithesis, betrayed by one “more cunning than any” (Genesis 3:1). He boasts liberty and offers pleasure while the …
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“Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” (Isaiah 55:6-7) It is a certainty that …
Continue reading Facebook: “Seek the Lord while He may be found”The Lord’s prayer recorded in John 17 holds very powerful and important points for us to consider. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Five Themes in the Lord’s Prayer (John 17)In 1 Kings 20, the Syrians made the mistake of suggesting that the Israelites defeated them because God was only powerful in the hills, and not the plain. When they fought them in the valley, God showed them He is almighty God everywhere. We can learn from this that God deserves our praise and faith …
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