By Steven Chan Despite the clear and unequivocal statements by Jesus Christ and the Apostles as well as the clear examples of baptism in all the conversions recorded in the book of Acts (Acts 2:38, 41; 8:12; 8:13, 8:37-38; 10:48; 16:15; 16:33; 18:8; 19:5; 22:16), of the requirement of baptism for the forgiveness of sins […]
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IS BAPTISM ESSENTIAL FOR SALVATION OR JUST AN OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF OUR FAITH?
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By Steven Chan The question of the essentiality of baptism for salvation is a very important one. Unfortunately, there is much confusion among believers about the essentiality or otherwise of baptism for salvation. The teaching of the bible is quite clear by direct statements as well as by examples. Let us consider what God’s Word […]
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By Walter Lim Teamwork is something that has begun from the very beginning. We know from the bible that the God-head, Father, Son, Holy Spirit had been working since the creation of the world. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was […]
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By James Lee This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: that one thing happens to all. Truly the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil; madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that, they go to the dead.” – Ecclesiastes 9:3 (NKJV). Reflecting on […]
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By Nathanael Goh Recently, the STAR scholarship application was opened again for a new batch of SPM graduates and STPM graduates as well as other pre-u graduates. It made me realized that it has already been a year since I applied for it and got accepted. It was truly a blessing from God for me […]
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By Bro Chris Lopez Before writing this article, I was in deep contemplation as to what is needful and necessary for us who are seeking His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), seeking and saving that which was lost (Luke 19:10). As I discussed this with my son Alphaeus, he mentioned, “What? Are you still here?!” This statement […]
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By James Lee When we were born into this world, taking our first breath and cry, we were so helpless and small. We did not know anything; our minds were like a fresh page with nothing written in it. So innocent, so pure, so cute and so vulnerable : a new-born child. Since then, at […]
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By Bro Richard Lim In the midst of the challenges that we are currently facing in the world, it is always comforting that God has not left us alone but has given us the Bible whereby we can know Him and be comforted. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the […]
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By James Lee For man also does not know his time: Like fish taken in a cruel net, Like birds caught in a snare, So the sons of men are snared in an evil time when it falls suddenly upon them.” – Ecc. 9:12 In this verse, King Solomon the wisest highlights that in this […]
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By Ong Eng Boon During Jesus’ first-year ministry in the region of Galilee, there was a detailed record of how He healed a leper that came to Him. “ Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean” Mark […]