By Wayne Jackson (Christian Courier – https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1564-value-of-the-kingdom-of-heaven-the) As the Lord’s ministry progressed, the hostility of the Jewish leaders intensified. Accordingly, at a certain point in time, Jesus began to teach in parables. Christ’s parables were human stories with a heavenly meaning. Their design was two-fold. First, his parables effectively communicated divine truths to those who […]
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by Steven Chan It was reported in the UK press on Dec 12, 2013 that a vicar was forced to apologize to infuriated parents for telling a primary school assembly that Father Christmas or Santa Claus does not exist. Sometime last year, a similar episode happened when a man who was employed as Santa Claus […]
by Steven Chan O the joy of knowing and feeling the love of God that led us to accept the gift of God! It is well expressed in the oft-sung hymn: ”O what a wonderful, wonderful day – day I will never forget; After I’d wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Saviour I met. O […]
by Steven Chan Many desire to have the “best of both worlds” as is often expressed. Others imply that it would be a “win-win” situation as all will gain from the suggested solution. Unfortunately, sometimes such an idea also permeates into our attitude towards our faith in God. We seek the “win-win” solution with regards […]
Let me tell you two true stories. Story 1 : A Malay girl fell asleep in the transporter’s van on her way to the kindergarten. She didn’t get down with the other children when they reached the school. Not realizing this, the driver who is also the principal, locked up the van and went off […]
by Steven Chan 1 John 1:5-10: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 […]
by Steven Chan In 2 Tim 4:6-8, the beloved apostle Paul wrote to his fellow worker and evangelist, Timothy and said that the time of his departure was at hand – referring to his departure from this world. He wrote:- “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of […]
by Steven Chan The apostle Paul highlighted to the church in Philippi the following very important aspects of the Christian life: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one […]
by Steven Chan When the sons of Aaron, Nadab and Abihu offered profane fire to the Lord which He had not commanded them, God caused fire to devour them. Aaron, as the father must have been quite upset at what happened to his two beloved sons. In Lev 10:3, the Bible recorded what Moses (who […]
by Eddy Ee I am grateful for the opportunity to speak at the 5th Annual Four Seas Lectureship. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to both brother Peter and sister Pooi Fun for doing such a great job in organizing the program. Further, much energy, hours, and efforts have been put forth in […]