Image Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

A Devotional Reflection of Scripture

Love expressed through Gifts

In this fallen world, there are times when we feel very disappointed because we are unable to understand people, especially dearly loved ones. We wish they understand us – how much we care for them, how much we love them or how much we value them – and our wishes hardly fulfilled. Sometimes we fear that people will misunderstand us, feel that we are insensitive and we wish that they would understand our in-depth nature or feelings. Why? It is because we cannot tell someone what reality really is! We find ourselves hapless to express it. We just ran out of words.

Can a Christian sin?

In the light of 1John 3:9, Can a Christian sin? How are we assured of our Salvation?

“Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.” – 1John3:9

 “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.” – Eph.1:4-6

Watch the video clips below.  They are produced from different settings at different times. However, there is a connection between them concerning the struggles of the heart.

Can a Christian continue to live in sin?

How do I know if I'm saved?

Prayerful evangelism

“Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.” – Ephesians 6:19 (HCSB)

Summarize in a Word: Prayerful evangelism.

Key Principle: The schemes of the devil are eerily daunting.

Key Application: Arm yourself with prayer supporters.

Main point of the Passage: Always soak in prayer for effective ministry.

Illustration: Apostle Paul in spiritual warfare.

Exhortation: Learn to share your prayer request with fellow Christians.

Gospel has been around the globe yet only a few are saved. Millions of people can articulate the gospel intellectually, yet with no effect to their souls. Indeed Gospel has the power to Salvation, but without the work of the Spirit, evangelism, ministry, everything is in vain.

Image Scripture: Psalm 78:16 & 35

A Devotional Reflection of Scripture

BU (The Moon) - A poem in Rongmei

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https://rwangmei.wordpress.com/2018/08/27/bu-the-moon-a-poem-in-rongmei/

Lost phone in Delhi, found comfort in Christ!

Years ago, I lost my Phone (along with my precious Memory card and 2 SIMs). I was pickpocketed in the hustle and bustle of Delhi’s street. I remember myself walking silently to the metro station in deep thinking, why such a thing happened in the world. You know, there is nothing good to have lost anything. There is no reason for losing anything.

Can a woman take the role of Pastor in the Church?

Perhaps this century is the century of feminism. Even in India, we hear again and again about “Women’s Empowerment.” In America, we have seen the “Me Too” movement going very wild. Sad to say, even an influential denominational leader like Paige Patterson was hunted down by this “Me Too” movement.

Christians are called neither to be feminist nor to be chauvinist. God created us in His image, male and female. We have different roles as man and woman of God. It is an issue of “Role” and not “Competence.”

Christians are called not to be conformed to the world, but to be transformed by the word of God. We do not want to dictate our life by culture, but by Scriptures.

 Listen to what these people have to say regarding this question.

The questioner (Moderator) is Chris Larson.                 

Steve Lawson (answering exegetically/biblically)

          Derek Thomas (answering theologically/culturally)

          Robert Godfrey (answering historically/practically)

Surpassing Love

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” –Romans 5:8 (NKJV)

Summarize in a Word: Surpassing Love

Key Principle: God loves you surpassingly

Key Application: Rejoice in all circumstances

Main point of the Passage: We can rejoice in Hope when we contemplate the love of God demonstrated for us.

Illustration: It is unthinkable to die on behalf of a criminal, a pervert, or a terrorist.

Exhortation: Be hopeful as you witness His love towards you and others. Love God, Love one another.

It looks like we have been baptized in the juice of bitter gourd because we tend to be bitter in lots of trying circumstances. Is it not because we are more concerned about the things around us than the things God has done for us. Who brings sadness to our experiences - God or the world? As long as our cares are all upon the things of the world, we will remain moody instead of being joyous.

Where there is love, there is a joy. We love to experience love and hate to experience hatred. Many people commit suicide because they are not loved. When we understand the love of God, it compels us to love others, yes to even our enemies. In Romans 5:8, we see the Love of God, which surpasses all our imaginations. It is the Love that God loves us, the sinners. It is not a feeling, nor a noble thought, nor gentle words, but an action. It is a love demonstrated towards us. This is an effectual love, which transforms us to love God and others.

This love is demonstrated surpassingly 2000 years ago when Christ died for sinners. God’s love has no condition. We often love others because we have a reason, maybe because they are our family members, or because they are gracious to us. In fact, we often tend to not love those who hate us. God loves us not because of who we are or what we do. He just loves us because of who He is (Eph. 2:4; 1John 4:8).

There is nothing that God hates more than sin. How can holy God love sinners who know nothing but to continually sin? In fact, Psalmist records (in Ps.7:11) that God is angry with the sinners every day. The wrath of God is upon sinners. God's love for sinners is evident when Jesus Christ, the Son of God bore the wrath of God on behalf of us and died on the cross. In our experience of life, it is hard to give one’s life for others. It is unthinkable to die on behalf of a criminal, a pervert, or a terrorist. Yet, Christ died for such as us. What is more loving than this demonstration that Christ died for us when we were still sinners? (cf. John15:13)

When Christ was raised again, He lives to intercede for us and imputes His holiness on us. Is it not enough that God loves us? Is it not enough that we have peace with God now? Is it not enough that we are reconciled to God? Is it not enough that nothing can separate us from the love of God? (cf. Rom 8:31-39) Is it not enough that we would be perfected in love? (cf. 1John 4:12) Rejoice in all circumstances because the surpassing love of God endures forever. Be hopeful as you witness His love towards you and others. Would you be compelled to Love God, and to love one another?

Image Scripture: John 1:12-13 (Computerized and Handwritten)

A Devotional Reflection of Scripture

John 1:12-13 (Computerized)