Throughout biblical times and the history of the church, men have been used by God to play an important part in God’s sovereign eternal plan for His people. Many times throughout the history of His people, God has been pictured as seeking men to fulfil the roles He has designed for them: The LORD hath [...]
Introduction The church continues to be bombarded by all forms of false teachings and practices in the 21st century. Heresy is defined as a “theological or religious doctrine maintained in opposition, or held to be contrary, to the fundamental orthodox doctrines of the Christian Church generally accepted as authoritative.” To the Christian Church the doctrine [...]
Once I read a Christian magazine and it has a statement that says, “No Creed but Christ!” While at the first glance, it may seem quite an impressive phrase, but further examination refers a lack of understanding of the vital place of creeds in the church today. We must remember that the English word “creed” [...]
Introduction The date 31 October 1517 has a special place in the history of the Christian church. It is a lamentable fact that many Protestants today are ignorant of its doctrinal significance. Not many churches commemorate this event in their annual calendar. We do well to commemorate and recollect the spiritual lessons of this life-changing [...]
Introduction Over the past 2 decades, there has been an increase in the numbers of scientists and doctors who believe that God’s Word in Genesis (especially in Australia) reveals a totally true origin of man and other living things. Genesis gives us the true origin (and therefore ultimately the meaning) of not only major Bible [...]
Introduction Dr Howard Hansen of the Eastman School of Music said, “According to the proportion of this component (music) can be soothing, invigorating, ennobling or vulgarizing, philosophical or orgiastic. It has the power for evil as well as for good.” Today, the church is bombarded with all sorts of music and songs under the name [...]
Introduction We bring fraternal greetings from the session and members of Maranatha Bible Presbyterian Church (BPC) in Singapore. It is a joy and privilege for us to be here with you on this Lord’s Day and to meditate on the theme of Church growth and missions from the Word of the Lord in these last [...]
Introduction Isa 54:1-3, “Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD. Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the [...]