Category Archives: Theologization

"Finding God in Ancient China" Book getting really expensive $1000+

Today I got an auto reply from the NYPL library saying that my request for the book was expired. I requested it years ago, AFAIK. And at the time, I am sure the book was available in one of those … Continue reading

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Ahithophel, Grandfather of Bathsheba?

Came across this in Ravi Zacharias' sermon recently. He apparently believes it, made the allusion that because David saw Bathsheba from his porch, Ahithophel advised Absalom to rape David's concubines on his porch. There are contest to this fact, that … Continue reading

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Two Kinds of Compassions

When receiving news of others' misfortune, the compassionate reactions can be categorized into two: 1. I have compassion because I am no better than you, we all need God's mercy. 2. I have compassion because I am more fortunate than … Continue reading

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Riverdale Friday Bible Study Group - The Gospel of John

I'll keep all notes collected in this thread from now on. Starting from Chapter 10. Resources: Dr. Tong's expository in Hong Kong (Which Rev. Lin once told me that she would not use it due to some criticism/heretical arguments made … Continue reading

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Bible Study Leading Attitude

Not long ago, there's a small trend of this rotational Bible Study leading attitude. When nobody has any comment, the leader(s) would even dare to say: If no one has anything to say, then I will also keep quiet, and … Continue reading

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On Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards was considered by some to be the greatest Christian philosopher American had ever produced. I must say it is rare for a puritan to be a philosopher at the same time. It would seem that he attempted to … Continue reading

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The Invisible Church Among the Visible Churches

As a body of Christ, there is only one invisible church, while there are plentiful visible ones in this world. Therefore, it is necessary for believers to discern where the line is drawn. Because the true body of Christ is … Continue reading

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Blushing and Weeping

The world has lost the power to blush over its vice; the Church has lost her power to weep over it. ~ Leonard Ravenhill

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Joy vs. Entertainment

The more joy you have in the Lord the less entertainment you need. ~ Leonard Ravenhill

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Franklin Graham minding others' Business

First it was about the Muslim Immigrants. Now, it's about the hack at an adultery website. "Graham is surprised that immorality has become such a booming business" Then, I supposed Graham ought to get out more instead of back scratching … Continue reading

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