Category Archives: Theologization

On Predestination

It is said that the doctrine of Predestination is not a necessary tool for preaching. I believe it is true to some extend. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, how many remember the names of those researchers, scientists and … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Jesus' Divine Identity

Some, especially the liberals and the agnostics, even the Jews, might argue that if Jesus was truly God, he need not behaved as if concealing His divine authority. As I revisit the book of Esther recently, I believe that Mordecai … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Proverbs 23:13-14 Punishing a Child

There is no room for mercy before the end of punishment. Punishment is not to be treated lightly. There is also no room for violence during punishment. True punishment is not self-satisfactory.

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Trinity: 1x1x1 = 1?

There are many illustrations of Trinity. However, since God is God and beyond our comprehension, our illustrations are not absolute and therefore prone to error. Some imagine the One God to be within their comprehension; My God, is the God … Continue reading →

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Specious Approach to Matthew 9:37

"The Harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few" Many read this and take it upon themselves to be the labourers. They imagine that the purpose of the verse is to promote the desire to serve in their hearts. … Continue reading →

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On Calling: Receive not Other's Cowardice

If I am offered again the advancement of that which God has not called me for, or yet, even from pastors such as Rev. Serena Lin, I shall note to them this verse: 1 Samuel 17:39 And David girded his … Continue reading →

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Against Prosperity Theology

Those who favor prosperity theology put faith on success; Those who do not favor prosperity theology put success on faith. (Hebrews 11:1) Different faiths, different successes.

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Prosperity Theology in the Bible: Job 11

Job 11, seems to me, especially the last part of this chapter, that the Naamathite is the master of prosperity theology.

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Is David a Prophet?

Recalling an argument made by a pastor who was deeply fascinated by Rabbinical literatures, that he did not think David as a prophet. At that time, I was just wondering if he was just restricted by what he "memorized" from … Continue reading →

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Does God Love Me?

Some have trouble with God's love especially when they face difficulties. I supposed the greatest president of U.S. have something to say about this, to paraphrase Lincoln: Are you sure it is that you are on God's side? or that … Continue reading →

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