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Martin Luther’s doctrine of love, suffering, faith and true ministers of God’s Word
“Now it it not sufficient for anyone, and it does him no good to recognize God in his glory and majesty, unless he recognizes him in the humility and shame of the cross.”
(Martin Luther, Luther’s Works XXXI, 52; Heidelberg Disputation, par 20)
“That person [...]
“Freely you received, freely give.”
These are some thoughts on celebrating Christmas. But even more, these are thoughts reflecting how the true spirit of Christmas ought to posture our journey in and through the new year.
Jesus said, “Freely you received, freely give.” God gives that we may give as He gives. God freely gives but always [...]
The Supreme Imperative
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love.”
Human life begins and ends with one imperative: “Deny yourself, pick up your cross and follow me.”
The present lack of true revolutionary and spiritual power of far too many churches today stems from our resistance to the radical [...]
What it means to be “human” / Reflections on the film, 2012
The film 2012 offers some insightful dialogue and illustration on what it means to be a human being. Moreover, my wife and I saw the film a few days ago and found it most entertaining, though the action sequences were often farfetched to the [...]
Have the courage to challenge the prevailing norm
“I believe that courage is the most important virtue, the foundation that underlies and gives reality to all other virtues and personal values. Without courage we become conformists. Conformity is not the fibre good and courageous leaders are made of . . . Do not be frightened by [...]
The revolutionary power of God’s grace
When the Gospel is preached in all its fullness, it possess the power and revolutionary purpose towards the entire social, economic and racial settings of our lives. The Gospel in its fullness will challenge the entire social order we live within, and it will confront us in all we have [...]
The counter-cultural quality of great awakenings and spiritual revolutions
“Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich . . . we are fools . . . but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute . . . Up [...]
The Key to Global Prosperity
At this very moment the rich nations of the world, the affluent peoples of the world, and particularly those in the world who believe the boundless wealth they possess is given to them by the mercy of God; all these individuals, communities, peoples and nations, have together in their hands the [...]
“Why do you hide among the nameless and forgotten?
Why do you walk along these long forsaken roads?
Calling to me, in the hungry and the homeless,
Calling me, to water your thirst . . . “
Who is it that hides among the nameless and forgotten? Who is it that walks along these long forsaken paths? He is [...]
“A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of things he possesses.” — Jesus of Nazareth
But by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God shall he live, and neither shall he thirst for the Lord will delight in him and shall fill him. A table shall he spread before him in [...]
Is driving a luxury car a matter of preference & income, or a matter of Christian morality?
In an age, where people are destroying God’s good earth by their cravings for big fossil-fuel burning cars, beef, and every other extravagance that’s taken through exploitation and not stewardship; in an age where the forces of globalisation are [...]
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Jee Fong’s Corner- Perichorus
- 2010: Living the Glory of Christmas
- The Christmas miracle
- Martin Luther’s doctrine of love, suffering, faith and true ministers of God’s Word
- “Freely you received, freely give.”
- What it means to be “human” / Reflections on the film, 2012
- The revolutionary power of God’s grace
- The counter-cultural quality of great awakenings and spiritual revolutions
- The Key to Global Prosperity
- Why do you hide among the nameless and forgotten?
- “A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of things he possesses.”
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