by Steven Chan 5 April 2009 The idea of the church is that of an assembly of believers who have been called out of this world of darkness into the family of God. The apostle Peter wrote thus in 1 Pet. 2:9,10: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a […]
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by Steven Chan 4 October 2009 The church in the first century experienced tremendous growth. That incredible fact was recorded in several passages such as in Acts 4:4: “… many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand” and in Acts 5:14: “And believers […]
by Steven Chan 3 May 2009 A total of 119 brethren from congregations in Malaysia and Singapore participated in the 8th Evangelism Seminar graciously hosted by the brethren at Subang Church of Christ on May 1, 2009. Many brethren from the Subang congregation assisted in handling the logistical requirements as well as playing gracious hosts […]
by Steven Chan 2 August 2010 In Prov 31:10-12, the Bible describes the blessedness and value of a virtuous wife: “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not […]
by Quay Yam Kem 1 November 2009 Recently, at my workplace, volunteers were busy packing foodstuff and clothing in aid of victims of the Padang earthquake. In the Philippines, tropical storms Ketsana and Parma brought about deadly landslides and massive floods and have claimed nearly 1000 lives. The worst is yet to come, with the […]
by John Quek 1 November 2009 The FENG SHIU master was murmuring, with eyes closed and joss sticks in hand, inaudible words whilst facing towards a newly erected altar and with many others watching him from behind. The owner of the new project was seen eager in wanting to plunge the backhoe into the ground […]
by Steven Chan 1 March 2009 How does God intend for his people to make decisions in the church as regards non-doctrinal matters. In congregations where there are elders, it would appear that they are entrusted with that obligation to lead the brethren in such matters (Acts 20:28; I Pet 5:1-5; Heb 13:17). However, in […]
by Steven Chan 28 December 2008 Have you ever wondered why some fall away so soon after they became Christians; others slowly fade away through the years as their zeal and fire for the service of the Lord gradually dissipates? Falling away from our Lord is a tragic event. Many passages of Scriptures highlight the […]
by Steven Chan 21 December 2008 Some think that lying is no big deal – why would God send liars to hell as stated in Rev 22:8? “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that […]
by Steven Chan 14 December 2008 After Jesus had finished teaching the multitude by the sea concerning the kingdom of God, He sent the multitudes away and together with His disciples they made their way by boat to the other side of the sea. An interesting incident occurred along the way: “A great windstorm arose, […]