Had Bible study last night. We studied Judges 3:1-11. Othniel, son of Caleb’s younger brother, was sent by the LORD to rescue Israel but ONLY after they had cried out to Him. So Israel experienced rest for forty years under the guidance of Othniel, the first Judge sent by the LORD. Christians, likewise chosen byContinue reading “Christianity 101 (From the story of Othniel)”
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God Is Above All Circumstances
Our recent circumstances may not look good – high inflation, high peso-dollar exchange rate, high fuel cost, high borrowing rates. All these and many others are contributing factors to low purchasing power, scarce job opportunities, limited business expansion, activities and etc. Without a doubt, no one is spared. Everyone is affected by the current financialContinue reading “God Is Above All Circumstances”
Dissecting Jeremiah 29:11
The LORD of host, the God of Israel said in Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope,” Jeremiah 29:11. I recall this was the exact passage assigned to me to exegete in one ofContinue reading “Dissecting Jeremiah 29:11”
Delusions of Rebuilding the Temple
The pandemic triggered a lot of delusions from among the Futurist camp – the belief that Jesus is yet to return in the future. Yes, Jesus promised His disciples He was coming in their generation. See my previous blog “Confused Christianity” for better perspective on the topic. Futurists believe the Second Coming of Jesus ChristContinue reading “Delusions of Rebuilding the Temple”
Confused Christianity
Without a doubt, the 21st Christianity comes in many shapes and forms. Christians differ in doctrines, but they seem to be unified believing that the return of Jesus Christ is still in the future, though it has been millennia since Jesus promised His apostles that He will be coming in their generation. See Matthew 16:27-28.Continue reading “Confused Christianity”
A Reflection On Our Journey and God’s Goodness
“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1)” Praise God despite the need for social distancing, my weeks have been productive. Thus far, I have Bible studies on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Oh yes, our Sunday gatherings are for Bible study, notContinue reading “A Reflection On Our Journey and God’s Goodness”
A Glimpse to Discipleship
The Lord Jesus Christ spent three years calling disciples to Himself. He ate, slept and taught them the truths of the Bible. When opportunity arose, He cautioned against living double lives and encouraged them to trust His Word and change for the glory of God. Nowhere in Scripture did He teach the disciples to enrichContinue reading “A Glimpse to Discipleship”
Oops! They Did It Again
I was asked recently, “Is it true that Russia would supply arms to Middle East nations in war with Israel as taught in Scripture preceding the Return of Christ?” The simple and straightforward answer in Scripture was a definite “no, nowhere in the Bible”; but with Christian myths and fictitious novels, “yes, a lot!” HereContinue reading “Oops! They Did It Again”
Christianity 101
Many won’t admit it but the pandemic has unveiled a lot of mess within contemporary Christianity. Controversy and scandals have rocked the Christian world – sexual scandals, politicking and callous denial of the Covid-19 pandemic causing many to resist the required health protocols. It isn’t surprising however, for conventional Christianity has always been acquainted withContinue reading “Christianity 101”
The Sufficiency Of The Gospel
Jesus did two feeding miracles. In both occasions, the crowd were with Jesus Christ in a desolate place – the five thousand Jews and the four thousand Gentiles (Matthew 15:32-39; Mark 8:1-10). Jesus feeding the five thousand Jews was mentioned across all four gospels of the New Testament Scripture, but only Matthew and Mark recordedContinue reading “The Sufficiency Of The Gospel”
Liberating Truth 