Chinese Version:
Tong shared when he was a young preacher, he was kicked out from a Roman Catholic hospital, out from atheistic school, etc.
What is Jesus' new name? Tong thought long time until the night before at 2am. His new name is in Rev. 19:16 - 万王之王，万主之主。
Indonesian Version:
Only two churches without the "repent" order: Smyrna & Philadelphia.
v. 7 Pertaining to David: One who knows God's own heart.
on keeping an open door - The church that is very accessible to anyone, like GRII, via streaming. I am reminded of Merf, the church though reformed in focus, but yet I've gotten kicked out from their forums twice, possibly for not being member, if not something worse. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for now, since Pastor Murphy once had a meeting on evangelizing the neighborhood, I just don't know how far they took this crucial mission.
Where is the oldest church building in Indonesia? In Jakarta, I got this one, the Emmanuel Church.
A few weeks Isaiah 52:7 mentioned, regarding how beautiful are the feet of preachers.
v.9 On distinguishing the truth. 500 years ago, Europeans tricked the Africans for their diamonds with colored glass trading. Those who strive for God in truth vs. the rest, who would eventually bow down, conquered by the ones loved by God.
My note: the importance of seeking God's love. This does not show that God unfairly plays favoritism, but to show that who truly not care of seeking God.
v. 11 reminds me of the man of God vs. the lying prophet in 1 Kings 13. The importance of our self stand before God, not relying on others. Lest they seize my crown. Rev. Laura Lin loves to say "God will remember your work, etc.", it is not her place to speak such blasphemy, one must beware not to fall for it. For it is God who judges, we are but unworthy servant, we have only done what was our duty (Luke 17:10), and with joy and pleasure, definitely, contrary to Laura Lin's serving with burden and sorrow as a principle.
Criticism on Tim Keller: Not taking opportunity to seize land for church/God's ministries. I wish I could tell Tong, "Do you know, the American/Western Ecclesiology has mutated to a point they think they are evolved if they add a new role to church minister, the pastoral trainer, a role that is the next promotion of a pastor. This role only cares about counselling young pastors and nothing else."
v. 12 What is Christ's new name.