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Apologetics

Some define it as the science and art of persuasion;Some says it's to prove;Some says it is the vindication of the Christian philosophy of life against...(Van Til - Apologetics Chapter 1)

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 10/18/2020 Matthew 6:19-21

1 John 3:16. Many knows how to say "I love you". But what is love? Heb 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.A verse commonly neglected. I note that this is … Continue reading

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Recognizing Mormon's Homeschool Textbooks

After watching this episode of The 8 Passenger on Youtube: I had to check the recommended materials: The Good and The Beautiful Publications. I had to know if this is of a Mormon influence, and indeed it is (did a … Continue reading

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On American Conservative Christians' attitude towards Covid-19

I waited to see, to learn, in humility, the news of this country as well as the world. To listen to preachers of different background whose messages are affected by this pandemic. There are famous preachers like John MacArthur, who … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 10/11/2020 Matthew 6:14-18

1Ki 18:36 - Best witness: Let them know you are God and I am your servant! Per Luke 18:11 Lots of churches today love to praise and proclaim the blessings of God out of a sinful motive. Which is actually … Continue reading

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When a Church is not Gospel Centered

Two outcomes: getting smaller, probably end up being shutdown. mutation - accepting heretical views. And that would be the only outcomes. So when a church falsely denies she's not gospel-centered, usually with the excuses like that gospel-supporting = gospel-centeredness, or … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/27/2020 Matthew 6

Bahasa Indonesia: How to grow a church:1. Willing to receive persecution. Pujian dari Allah, bukan orang. 2. Evangelism

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/20/2020 Matthew 6:13

Satan loves to encourage us to rely on ourselves. Especially when we're most free, most comfortable. We tend to take a vacation from God for a short time to walk with Satan. The last part: For Thine is the kingdom...is … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/13/2020 Title: Who is a true Christian Matthew 7:21

Covid19 is God's way of testing, cleansing the world and churches. Tong introduced a new University project with some 3D printed model. Rather grand. Today's sermon does not follow the Sermon on the Mount series, which will continue next week. … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/06/2020 Matthew 6:9-13

I find the back and forth Mandarin & Indonesian interpretation is very distracting. Also, it shortens the time of the sermon. It really is unnecessary. I gather that this is probably due to the need to accommodate spouses who understood … Continue reading

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