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Who should preach?

Loving preachers is the same as preaching. That is the excuse of many Christians today.

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"Jesus, come now, I can't wait"

Janet Mefferd from time to time love to say "Jesus, please come quickly" after she just announced a news that she was disgusted at. I see that kind of response as immature. Thus, the question, can we pray Jesus to … Continue reading

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On Speaking in Tongue

After a mock Paul Washer's facebook post, I had to formulate a response: Tongues in scripture may refer to foreign languages. Not what many today's version of "heavenly inhuman language" or more often than not, gibberish. Even so, the Apostle … Continue reading

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Mark 6:13...anointed with oil...

This is where the Romish Church have erred. "by which they hurry to the grave persons who are fast dying, is a Sacrament (One of Roman Catholic's seven Sacraments: Extreme unction/Last anointing." - John Calvin. Use of oil in those … Continue reading

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Review: Justification by John Murray

An excerpt from his book: "Redemption Accomplished and Applied". Took me a while to finish reading this writing, as I try to read it only on subways and such. Very mature writing on Justification and faith. Here is my summary: … Continue reading

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Acts 27:28...soundings...

I thought they were so advanced as to use the speed of sound as to measure the depth. However, the term βολίσαντες means to heave the lead. That's to drop a long enough line with a plummet at the bottom, … Continue reading

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Sunday Service Sermon

The last sermon was given by Rev. David Bisgrove, lead pastor of 83rd, entitled the Lord in the Storm, passage: Acts 27:13-32. Reading a few past newsletters prefaced by Bisgrove, and now the sermons, I'm beginning to wonder about his … Continue reading

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Mencius Quote Yesterday

During 11:15am Sunday service at Redeemer 83rd, I was surprised to find Mencius' quote, one that I know very well, at the reflection page of the program. Presumably it is prepared by Rev. Omari Hill, whom I'm indeed impressed. The … Continue reading

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Birding at Van Cortlandt Park

Today marks the third time (week) I went with the bird watcher group of Van Cortlandt Park. VanCortLandtPark Birds Checklist was given to everyone. With this list, one is supposed to find all the birds, which are a lot, in … Continue reading

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And He did not answer him

Matthew 27:14...and He did not answer him with regard to even a single charge...(NASB). Many suggest this justify cold war. It does not. He answers not, because he already answered. He answers not, because Pilate believed not. This cold war, … Continue reading

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