Category Archives: Theologization

On Monday, I had to opportunity to finally meet Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong in person. It was a great privilege. I remember one of his message vividly, "I believe modern liberal theology is the greatest cult in history!". And he … Continue reading →

While much accusation by the Social Gospel movement towards that which is its very core cause of existence is true. So it is fair to say so. However, today many have praised social gospel too much, to a point where … Continue reading →

WHY CONVERSION AND REVIVAL ARE BIBLICAL Reading this I am assured of Dr. Keller's proper reformed stand. He's not one of those who would 'consider' social gospel as the PC(USA) would. "...[they], have, I believe, taken a wrong turning in … Continue reading →

Of the tannaim, first was Johanan ben Zakai, who used Hosea 6:6 to explain away their sacrement of sacrifice with prayer. Who escaped Jerusalem in a coffin to negotiate Jamnia with Vespasian. Then it was Akiva ben Joseph, an illiterate … Continue reading →

To deal with the fanatic of the Great Commission-Only, the traditionals have sided with the likes of Karl Barth and Walter Rauschenbusch to promote social gospel. Cultural Mandate has Gospel value, but it does not replace the Gospel Mandate. So … Continue reading →

Parable, Parable, People, People, Prophecy, Power.   Parables dealt with Prayers. People dealt with Procession to Kingdom of God. Prophecy dealt with Passion of Christ. Power dealt with Peace holding. 1, 9, 15, 18, 31, 35

It is often said that theological debates shouldn't be brought up in the church. Leave that to Seminary, they say. I wonder if these honor the Seminary, an institution of God, as much as the church. Thus, on issues such … Continue reading →

This professor, despite being anti-calvinist, is really something in apologetic debates. I have listened his take with the late atheist Christopher Hitchens. It is remarkable. Now I am listening to his debate with Ally Shabir.  

It is not possible to embrace the doctrine of predestination without accepting the fact that we were once enemies of God. It is not only just admitting that we were weak, sinful and immoral. Therefore, the doctrine of predestination requires … Continue reading →