Sola Scriptura!

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on September 30, 2009 | Comments

I just got off Facebook, mercifully, unscathed after an exchange with a Catholic priest. I did not mean to engage him in a debacle of words but he seemed to think that I was and golly, the fangs! He was almost raving mad about my stand on sola scriptura. I have not read much books [...]

Women: Porn is healthy!

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on September 12, 2009 | Comments

I am…. livid. Yeah, I am livid. And aghast, repulsed and scandalized.
But then, I am also deeply, terribly saddened. And in grief.
I recently joined a mommy group (non-Christian with a few Christian members) and have been quite active in the forums, especially on the Christian groups forums where I get to share CH Spurgeon’s Morning [...]

An encounter with the “Samaritan Woman”

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on September 5, 2009 | Comments

The very first time they came to us to seek counsel and to request that we minister to them the Word, I instantly had a feeling that we have a post-modern Samaritan woman sitting in front of us. Well, not just one, but two “Samaritan women” actually.
This couple had always wondered what it will be [...]

You love theology, don’t you? Well, listen to this…

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on August 22, 2009 | Comments

Does it matter much to you that you be surrounded only by “like-minded” people? Are you someone that is hard to get along with because you have certain standards theology-wise? Are you that person who, when not on common grounds with another Christian theologically-speaking, is quick to jump the gun and say, “…you are not [...]

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 [...]

Traditions

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on August 13, 2009 | Comments

“Change produces discomfort.” Indeed.
A Florida church and its current pastor is currently going through “tough times” as some six members are petitioning for his removal because, according to this news report, the pastor is effecting changes on the church which would make them turn their backs on their age-old traditions. The new pastor and those [...]

God Wants Us to be Naked Before Him (part 1 of 2)

Written by Warren | Posted on July 24, 2009 | Comments

“Who told you that you were naked?” Genesis 3:11
In the midst of all this, and with the help of other brothers by the grace of God, I learned that in becoming a Christian, you become more and more naked in front of Him. I thought I was already naked enough, but God still continues to [...]

The Gospel is for Sinners

Written by Warren | Posted on July 14, 2009 | Comments

Many people think that the gospel is for non-believers only. Meaning, Christians who already professed faith in Christ don’t need to hear it anymore. This is wrong. Jesus said “I have come to call not the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Note that He did not say that He calls the non-believers. Nor is Scripture [...]

The Holiness of God’s Word: A Quote From C.H.Spurgeon

Written by Warren | Posted on July 14, 2009 | Comments

(note: This would be my first time ever to make a quote. This quote is from Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening devotional book.)
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“If thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.” – Exodus 20:25
God’s altar was to be built of unhewn stones, that no trace of human skill or labour might be seen [...]

Debate with a cult member

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on November 7, 2008 | Comments

I finally found the time to sit here and write about the rest of this post.
So Warren moved the party from the dining table to the living room. Like me, Warren was also, uhm, shall we say a little disconcerted that he did not get to enjoy the chicken that Mom prepared. But then, we [...]

Our Neighbor Chris

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

Our neighbor, Chris, is a jobless husband.
Farming at his own backyard to feed his family, he would sometimes provide us with some of his harvested vegetables especially during days when we had no money to buy food. He learned his farming skills from his dad who is a farmer by profession. He was also our [...]

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 [...]

“Praise God from Whom all blessings flow”

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on July 5, 2008 | Comments

“Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!”
Indeed!
Tonight, our household is blessed with the opportunity to hold bible studies to two of my former schoolmates. Warren, of course, led the studies and though it was his first time to take the floor in preaching the Word, I would have to say without bias that he did [...]