Category Archives: Theologization

Mormons (LDS) Folding arms while praying

From my own research, it appears to just be a tradition. Some Catholics do it too. Interesting note, the 3 pretzel style folding holes also signify the Trinity, some of them say. I believe that by common sense, praying by … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 10/25/2020 Matthew 6:19-21

Focus is on v. 21. Problem: No money, pray to God. Too much money, look for whores. Lot & Ruth's samples were brought up. Chinese Sermon On control: After 50 years of age, 胰岛素功用就慢慢减少了。Not enough Insulin, rice, banana, all have … Continue reading

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Apologetics

Some define it as the science and art of persuasion;Some says it's to prove;Some says it is the vindication of the Christian philosophy of life against...(Van Til - Apologetics Chapter 1)

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 10/18/2020 Matthew 6:19-21

1 John 3:16. Many knows how to say "I love you". But what is love? Heb 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.A verse commonly neglected. I note that this is … Continue reading

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Recognizing Mormon's Homeschool Textbooks

After watching this episode of The 8 Passenger on Youtube: I had to check the recommended materials: The Good and The Beautiful Publications. I had to know if this is of a Mormon influence, and indeed it is (did a … Continue reading

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On American Conservative Christians' attitude towards Covid-19

I waited to see, to learn, in humility, the news of this country as well as the world. To listen to preachers of different background whose messages are affected by this pandemic. There are famous preachers like John MacArthur, who … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 10/11/2020 Matthew 6:14-18

1Ki 18:36 - Best witness: Let them know you are God and I am your servant! Per Luke 18:11 Lots of churches today love to praise and proclaim the blessings of God out of a sinful motive. Which is actually … Continue reading

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When a Church is not Gospel Centered

Two outcomes: getting smaller, probably end up being shutdown. mutation - accepting heretical views. And that would be the only outcomes. So when a church falsely denies she's not gospel-centered, usually with the excuses like that gospel-supporting = gospel-centeredness, or … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/27/2020 Matthew 6

Bahasa Indonesia: How to grow a church:1. Willing to receive persecution. Pujian dari Allah, bukan orang. 2. Evangelism

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/20/2020 Matthew 6:13

Satan loves to encourage us to rely on ourselves. Especially when we're most free, most comfortable. We tend to take a vacation from God for a short time to walk with Satan. The last part: For Thine is the kingdom...is … Continue reading

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