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Monthly Archives: July 2008
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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Penang Hokkien Facing Extinction?
According to The Star Online, the new generations speak mainly English and Mandarin. If that's the case, I guess I may actually feel nostalgic.
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Excess
Excess of anything is a waste of time and space. As obvious as this may be, we are often victimized by this because we deny its existence in some area, even to the point of absolute denial which causes us … Continue reading
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Vocabulary: Hendiadys 重言法
A use of literary works, to emphasize on a term using two different words. Hence, from the greek term "one through two". Usually converting adjective to noun. I believe there are such used in the Bible. However, I would stress … Continue reading
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Pastor's Responsibility
When one pastors a church, he is not only the pastor of those in the building. But of the surrounding neighborhood and environment. Hence, his greatness is not measured by the number of congregation in the building, but by the … Continue reading
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A Man of Sorrows
A Man of Sorrows. When wrong made right and right made wrong. When enthusiasm comes without knowledge. When vain worries made a burden. When vain chatters waste time. When perfection is not sought for. Who do I surround myself with, … Continue reading
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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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To Know Someone: Asking by Listening
I realize that those who love to converse for the sake of conversation love to ask a bunch of questions that aren't connected, questions so many that they would very likely forget. If they could fully remember, then one has … Continue reading
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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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Chinese Community Church of New York
My love for this church grows more and more. Other than the minor surprises here and there, which made me wonder why I didn't come to this church sooner. I believe even those of different churches should know enough churches … Continue reading
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