Category Archives: Theologization

Apologetics against the new Darwinians

Many of these (in the West) have remarkable Christian background. Meaning that their parents, usually mothers, are devote Christians who brought them to churches when they were young. But somehow they have turned from the faith. Believing evolution makes more … Continue reading

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Vocab: Greek Pleroma

πλήρωμα Fullness of...(God's power) The Gnostics use this term. To a point some believe whoever uses it may be a Gnostic. Fullness of time - Specially noted from the Bible (Galatians 4:4 - Chronos), (Ephesians 1:10 - Kairos). Side note … Continue reading

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The Lord's Prayer - The notion of 'Us'

Praying the Lord's Prayer sometimes with "My", "me", "I", in place of "Our", "us", "we", had been a habit for me when I prayed alone. But it seems fit to use the original terms, even if I'm praying alone. For … Continue reading

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Ligonier Class: The Person and Work of Christ

Lesson 1 Kenotic Hymn Philippians 2:5-11 Some thought it as hymn due to its poetic form. But there is no evidence. Lesson 2 Hymns/Songs/Canticles: Magnificat by Mary (Luke 1:49-55) Benedictus by Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79) Nunc dimittis by Simeon (Luke 2:29-32) … Continue reading

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Who's fault is it when people leave a church

If people leave the church, the pastor is to be blamed (or at least the pastor is ultimately responsible). - Paraphrasing my dad. Many will try to defend pastors in this but pastors are still pastors. Though we must view … Continue reading

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Children Taught not to pray in U.S.

It's not uncommon. Little girl in a Florida kindergarten told that praying is not good by lunch teacher after praying for her food. No, I'm not surprise by it. I am bringing this up because I am beginning to see … Continue reading

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My name mentioned on Janet Mefferd Show

This is pertaining to the free online course at Ligonier Ministry: The Person and Work of Christ. Towards the end of the main interview in the 3/28/2014 hr-3 show, @ time frame 32:45, while doing my morning TOEFL setup routine … Continue reading

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Philippians 1:18: Christ is Preached, Keller Finally Answered...

How much doctrinal unity you need to partner with someone depends on what you are partnering with them for. - Tim Keller I once asked on FB during a rare Q&A by Keller pertaining to the workshop: Center Church: What … Continue reading

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The extend of help

From time to time, I ponder upon the case when Rev. Tong took Michael from NYC to be trained near him in Indonesia. This also brought to mind the "unannounced" testimonial/sermon Rev. Tong had Michael give while others are expecting … Continue reading

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On the Quest for (Ecclesiastical) Power

On such quest: All are quite patient. Many seek after academic (not epistemological) achievements. Many seek after connections with people (specifically of high official status), such as the leaders at CCCNY. Some neglect all of the above but seek to … Continue reading

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