The Bible is the Gospel

Written by Warren | Posted on August 13, 2009 | Comments

This is the third week since we first studied Galatians with my family and I can’t help but notice the myriads of cross-referencing of its theme, which is the gospel, throughout the Bible. I realized, and this is not the first time, that the Bible is filled with gospel messages. The gospel can be discussed [...]

Do dead children become angels?

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on May 16, 2009 | Comments

“When a child dies, he or she will automatically become an angel of God.”
This is common belief, but what is the biblical basis for this claim? Do dead children really turn into angels? If not, then where do their souls go? Why is it important to know the truth behind this claim?
Angels
Angels are spiritual beings [...]

Is Understanding of God’s Message a Guarantee for One’s Salvation?

Written by Warren | Posted on March 23, 2009 | Comments

We know that the mystery spoken in the scriptures is only given by God. Jesus said to His disciples “The mystery was revealed to you by God and not to them” (Matthew 13:11). That would mean that the mystery is a decision God makes for us to understand the scriptures. Without this mystery, it would [...]

Predicting Christ’s Return

Written by Warren | Posted on March 18, 2009 | Comments

UPDATE: formerly titled “Christ is Coming Soon”
I was reading Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology and I was on the chapter about Christ’s coming. One section there gave me a clearer perspective on how Christians should respond to the coming of Christ. The argument was about Christ’s coming whether it is imminent or not? Two views were [...]

The Church Needs the Gospel

Written by Warren | Posted on February 25, 2009 | Comments

It is rampant nowadays that Christian churches become so tired of hearing the verses: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…”, “No one is righteous, no not one…”, “Wages of sin is death….”, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son…”, etc.
Yeah yeah, we’ve heard that for [...]

Christ Centered Preaching

Written by Warren | Posted on January 13, 2009 | Comments

You may have noticed in our blog posts that we usually promote John MacArthur materials. I’ve been listening to GTY for years since high school. And I was so proud of our former church in Manila because it is a great promoter of John MacArthur and his ministry in the Philippines. I used to express [...]

Christ Centered Preaching

Written by Warren | Posted on December 16, 2008 | Comments

After going thru lesson 3 of Bryan Chapell’s online class, it occurred to me that a pastor’s message does not stop in the pulpit. It goes beyond that. Pastor’s message must have the ff components: Logos, Pathos, Ethos.
Logos
The word; verbal content; meaning of the word. This is what is being preached to the pew.
Pathos
Emotive content; [...]

Consequences of Doubting God’s Words

Written by Warren | Posted on September 4, 2008 | Comments

the commands of God to Adam and Eve were clear
you can eat from any tree that is in the garden
but you cannot eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil
but when Satan acted innocently came and asked Eve wether if it is true if they’re not allowed to eat from any tree
Eve responded [...]

Sexual Sin Disqualifies Leaders in the Church for Life

Written by Warren | Posted on August 27, 2008 | Comments

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NOTE: this blog post below is my wrong interpretation of disqualification. please note the strikethroughs. do read the response of Phil Johnson on this issue.
i was lead to believe that I was disqualified for life because of what I did in the past. but this disqualification issue is applicable for current leaders only. and i [...]

The Regenerated Man: Are You Saved?

Written by Warren | Posted on August 13, 2008 | Comments

the Christian must produce fruits
it is not a command
it is a declaration
if you are a Christian, you will produce fruits
“As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another [...]

Are we rightfully obedient Christians?

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on August 8, 2008 | Comments

“By this we know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commandments” – 1 John 2:3
A true believer is obedient to God’s commmandments. There is always that desire to obey and be faithful to God’s laws – a natural fear of transgression and a natural indignation for sin.
Obedience in the life [...]

Can Fallen Leaders be Restored: Disqualified Revisited

Written by Warren | Posted on August 7, 2008 | Comments

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NOTE: this blog post (below) is my wrong interpretation of disqualification. do read the response of Phil Johnson on this issue.
i was lead to believe that I was disqualified for life because of what I did in the past. but this disqualification issue is applicable for current leaders only. and i wasn’t a leader at [...]