Category Archives: Theologization

On Evolution

Evolution cannot explain a lot. By mere similarities between man and ape, it derives vast theories. The fools look for the similarities, the wise look for the differences. - Paraphrase from Dr. Tong's Roman Series #75. 所以只知其同而不知其异的是笨人,能知道不同在哪里的人才是聪明人 (唐崇荣) I've also … Continue reading →

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Redeemer Sunday Service W83 09:30AM Service 2014-11-23 Sermon by Rev. Timothy Keller

Reflection begins with Eugene Peterson's quote: ...What is essential in prayer is not that we learn to express ourselves, but that we learn to answer God. (I took only the last line). Scripture Reading: Psalm 1:1-6 Sermon: Word: Teach Us … Continue reading →

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Many Christians Today Glorify Themselves While Their Mouths Praise God

If my works reward me honor higher than that of my Lord's, I have done far worse than those who do not glorify God by their inaction.

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On Apology

Saying sorry simply on account of inevitable accidents, it is not sorry at all, it is not the same as apologizing out of sincere regret. The first type of sorry is what many do today. Particularly, it is how those … Continue reading →

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Redeemer Sunday Service W83 11:30AM Service 2014-11-16 Sermon by Rev. Abraham Cho

This time, pastor Cho was doing expository preaching on Psalm 27. With some thoughts and study on my phone, I was trying to keep up, I barely finish studying the Psalm when the sermon ended, but loved it! Ernest Becker … Continue reading →

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Why Introducing Someone to a Friend is Unbiblical

First of all, there is no such practice in the Bible. The only excuse they would use is that John or Andrew also "introduced" Jesus to others, which has nothing to do with introducing a friend for John the Baptist … Continue reading →

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Redeemer Sunday Service Today (11/02/2014)

It was Tim Keller, on "Reality: Forgive Us Our Debts". I am rather certain, it is because of Tim Keller, and perhaps only because of him, that Redeemer holds its orthodox reputation. The second orthodox pastor at Redeemer, is Bijan … Continue reading →

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Those Who Won't Forgive May Need to Rethink Their Salvation

An unforgiving heart is an unforgiven heart, and if you can't forgive, you haven't sensed His forgiveness. — Timothy Keller (@timkellernyc) October 21, 2014

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On Kathy Keller

I was looking to confirm certain doctrinal view of Kathy Keller. Gender roles. She wrote a book "Jesus, Justice, & Gender Roles: A Case for Gender Roles in Ministry". I followed Tim Keller's method of reading reviews instead of the … Continue reading →

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Tim Keller vs. Other Pastoral Staffs at Redeemer

Lately I've heard how Tim Keller does not like how people attribute Redeemer's success to him. I can understand if he's trying to be modest, and that he's pointing all credits to God alone. However, there is an easy way … Continue reading →

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