Category Archives: Theologization

Mark 6:13...anointed with oil...

This is where the Romish Church have erred. "by which they hurry to the grave persons who are fast dying, is a Sacrament (One of Roman Catholic's seven Sacraments: Extreme unction/Last anointing." - John Calvin. Use of oil in those … Continue reading

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Review: Justification by John Murray

An excerpt from his book: "Redemption Accomplished and Applied". Took me a while to finish reading this writing, as I try to read it only on subways and such. Very mature writing on Justification and faith. Here is my summary: … Continue reading

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Acts 27:28...soundings...

I thought they were so advanced as to use the speed of sound as to measure the depth. However, the term βολίσαντες means to heave the lead. That's to drop a long enough line with a plummet at the bottom, … Continue reading

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And He did not answer him

Matthew 27:14...and He did not answer him with regard to even a single charge...(NASB). Many suggest this justify cold war. It does not. He answers not, because he already answered. He answers not, because Pilate believed not. This cold war, … Continue reading

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Vocab: BCO (PCA's Book of Church Order)

The heat of firing of Pastor Mark Robinson from Redeemer led me to reading Scott Sauls' mistake in ordaining deaconess, which is against BCO. Now I have a list of PCA related Manuals: The Apostle’s Creed The Athanasian Creed The … Continue reading

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說文的 “義” 字

國內基督徒幾年前,喜歡把許多字彙來歷與基督教歷史相配在一起。 其動機如果是謙卑願意學習,那還沒事;但若是以要說服人家信主的態度來解釋這些字匯的根源,若不管事實,那可是非常可怕的傲慢。 現在多人愛用“義”,這字來說明中國人自古以來就認識了羔羊獻祭的意義。乃是羔羊為我死,以至於我被稱義。 我爲了這些扭曲事實的人,追追追,追查這些字根。 這“義”字,說文記錄:。。。从我。从羊。威儀岀於己,故从我。董子曰。仁者,人也。義者,我也。謂仁必及人。義必由中斷制也。从羊者,與善美同意。。。 不是“羊為我”,說“我像羊”還比較好。這樣,雖不合乎聖經,但合乎歷史,合乎實在。 向中國人傳福音不需在其文化裡臉上貼金。

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Tim Keller's Evangelistic Approach

Not holding rally. It's outdated, as Keller claims. The way to do it, is to host talks such as this (after his book titled: The Reason for God): I am curious as to where he got his "group".

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Third Millenium Taking Root in Indonesia

I thought it was affiliated with GRII. However, this seems to be a different approach. They are doing classes for Universitas Pelita Harapan, a well known and expensive college, according to my wife. I'm excited and troubled at the same … Continue reading

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Professional Mourners-Moirologists

Came across one of John MacArthur's sermon. It is said that the mourners in Matthew 9:23/Mark 5:39, are mourners being paid to mourn. They may not be family and may even be strangers. I wonder if this was also a … Continue reading

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The No Photo Posting in Public Policy

A matter of privacy? A couple of days ago, I learned that the reason the pastor is very adamant about no photos or videos of church members in public viewing (online) is due to fact more than just the general … Continue reading

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