Category Archives: Theologization

Third Millenium Taking Root in Indonesia

Posted on June 12, 2013 by timlyg

I thought it was affiliated with GRII. However, this seems to be a different approach. They are doing classes for Universitas Pelita Harapan, a well known and expensive college, according to my wife. I'm excited and troubled at the same … Continue reading →

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Professional Mourners-Moirologists

Posted on June 8, 2013 by timlyg

Came across one of John MacArthur's sermon. It is said that the mourners in Matthew 9:23/Mark 5:39, are mourners being paid to mourn. They may not be family and may even be strangers. I wonder if this was also a … Continue reading →

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The No Photo Posting in Public Policy

Posted on June 5, 2013 by timlyg

A matter of privacy? A couple of days ago, I learned that the reason the pastor is very adamant about no photos or videos of church members in public viewing (online) is due to fact more than just the general … Continue reading →

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Patented Evangelism

Posted on June 5, 2013 by timlyg

I predict patent trolling will be the new form of Western Gospel Evangelism. This is why I cannot associate with any "ministry" that does not preach to strangers actively. What they do now is: support others (but not themselves) to … Continue reading →

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Human touch in the Church

Posted on June 3, 2013 by timlyg

A: 教會一定要有人情味！ B: 那你就完了。 A: 難道教會不准有人情味？ B: 那更糟糕！！！ 教會如果靠上帝一定會自動產生正確的人情味。

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ixthys / ichthus

Posted on May 30, 2013 by timlyg

means fish in Greek. The fish symbol was used by early Christians (of Roman Empire) to identify each other secretly during the persecution of Christians. Some supposed the word comes from "fishers of men". A more reliable source is the … Continue reading →

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Love your enemy

Posted on May 28, 2013 by timlyg

I have enemies who aren't even aware that they are my enemies.

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Answer a Question

Posted on May 25, 2013 by timlyg

Nowadays, it's rare to see questions not answered. I wouldn't even say "not answered DIRECTLY". They are simply not answered. The fear of losing reputation, friends, etc., that is pathetic for a man of God. Only through Christ is one … Continue reading →

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Reflection on quote by Alex: It's not what we do that makes who we are; it's who we are that determines what we do

Posted on May 17, 2013 by timlyg

This, I supposed, is a response to Batman's famous quote: It's not who you are underneath, it's what you do that defines you. Hence, we have "who you are defines what you do" vs. "what you do defines who you … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus a carpenter or stone masonry?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by timlyg

This I have come across a few times, claimed by one preacher or another, that carpentry was not Jesus' livelihood. The Greek word "τέκτων" (teckton) mainly means craftsman. Hence, it is one who wears many hats. To say it means … Continue reading →

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