Category Archives: Theologization

The life of Christianity

There is no shortcut nor menopause in Christianity. Therefore Christians must be diligent (no shortcut) and grow (no menopause), regardless of our age. Many Christians think that they have done their part on Earth by going to churches every week … Continue reading

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The Jewish View on Satan

Reading about the Judaism's take on Satan, it is very disturbing. The Jews believe Satan is just an agent "assigned" by God to tempt humans - One gave an example of the Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory: Arthur Slugworth, a pretend … Continue reading

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Carnal Christianity

Some have used the verse in 1st Corinthians 3:1, ...could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal... to mean that there is a category of Christians called the "carnal christians". There is no such category. Paul … Continue reading

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The Lapsarianism of Predestination

It is also interesting to note a few leaders of reformation synods (Dort: Franciscus Gomarus & Wesminster Assembly: William Twisse) are supralapsarianists despite the fact that the majority bodies of the councils are infralapsarianists. In a layman's view, supralapsarianism and … Continue reading

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The start of modern theology

On Monday, I had to opportunity to finally meet Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong in person. It was a great privilege. I remember one of his message vividly, "I believe modern liberal theology is the greatest cult in history!". And he … Continue reading

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Against Social Gospel

While much accusation by the Social Gospel movement towards that which is its very core cause of existence is true. So it is fair to say so. However, today many have praised social gospel too much, to a point where … Continue reading

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Review on Tim Keller's Article for Feb 2012 report

WHY CONVERSION AND REVIVAL ARE BIBLICAL Reading this I am assured of Dr. Keller's proper reformed stand. He's not one of those who would 'consider' social gospel as the PC(USA) would. "...[they], have, I believe, taken a wrong turning in … Continue reading

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The Foundation of Modern Judaism

Of the tannaim, first was Johanan ben Zakai, who used Hosea 6:6 to explain away their sacrement of sacrifice with prayer. Who escaped Jerusalem in a coffin to negotiate Jamnia with Vespasian. Then it was Akiva ben Joseph, an illiterate … Continue reading

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Cultural Mandate & Gospel Mandate

To deal with the fanatic of the Great Commission-Only, the traditionals have sided with the likes of Karl Barth and Walter Rauschenbusch to promote social gospel. Cultural Mandate has Gospel value, but it does not replace the Gospel Mandate. So … Continue reading

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A Quick Summary of Memorizing Luke 18

Parable, Parable, People, People, Prophecy, Power.   Parables dealt with Prayers. People dealt with Procession to Kingdom of God. Prophecy dealt with Passion of Christ. Power dealt with Peace holding. 1, 9, 15, 18, 31, 35

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