Category Archives: Theologization

On Church Volunteer

I have condemned the notion of volunteering. I didn't know then I had support. Perhaps because I was too blinded by the ignorance of today's protestants, mainly the chinese of the west, to such crucial discipline. We serve as we … Continue reading →

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On Punishment - A brief analysis

I remember speaking to Rev. Serena Lin about how if I have done wrongly, I sometimes face God's punishment. She replied very quickly "Not punishment" in a worried manner, attempting to encourage. It has gotten me thinking about the attitude … Continue reading →

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Allow Others (men, not necessary just God) to Rebuke

Psalms 141:5  Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.   … Continue reading →

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The Cherubims and the Flaming Sword which turned every way

Genesis 3:24 has been a mystery, just like Jesus' writing in John 8:6. I still don't know what the flaming sword that turned every way is like. My best guess now, is that it is an volcanic erruption. Shooting up … Continue reading →

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Paul Washer on Contemporary Christian Worship

I had a feeling that's Paul Washer's view, but wasn't sure until I stumble upon this video while looking for his connection to The Lausanne Movement (which I found none by the way, at least not yet). When asked about … Continue reading →

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From Shem to Isaac, Did they meet?

I've made this summary of Shem's lineage from Genesis 11: I believe the Biblical geneology in this chapter to be as plain as that of Genesis 5. Nothing complex like that of Matthew 1 & Luke 3. If one could … Continue reading →

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Luke 17:10 Useless Slave

A worker who sees himself as an unprofitable servant, sees order clearly and serves God well. A worker who does not, will never serve God in His favor for he/she thinks there's merit in his/her works.   ...Luk 17:9  Doth … Continue reading →

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Why the Western Churches Cannot Advance?

I have observed in many chinese churches in America, including some American ones. The lack of "a good helper" has always been a major problem in these churches. So when there is some new strong, young blood showing up at … Continue reading →

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The Life of Isaac - A Defense of Genesis 24

Not long ago, I heard a pastor's sermon on Isaac. Well, the actual topic of the sermon "series" was on "The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob" - a topic I didn't seem to find much relevant to the content … Continue reading →

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Gideon International: Why Gideon

According to Wikipedia, The name Gideon was chosen for this organization because: Gideon was a man who was willing to do exactly what God wanted him to do, regardless of his own judgment as to the plans or results. Humility, … Continue reading →

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