We want to help you deepen your knowledge of the gospel as expounded throughout Scriptures. These articles have been compiled to spur your growth in your commitment to protect, proclaim and prioritize the gospel of Christ.
Gospel Centrality: What are we really talking about?
“Gospel-centred”. Perhaps you’ve heard that phrase thrown around in the last few years! Indeed, it’s language I myself have adopted, as I’ve exhorted my congregation. “Live a gospel-centred life!” “Let’s be a gospel-centred church!” But what do I mean by that? That’s something I’ve been pondering for a while now. After all, if I’m not clear what I mean...
The Sacrifice of Christmas
Selfishness is a very ugly part of human nature. Human beings have a fundamental focus on self. We want what will make me happy, often without consideration for others. But Christians are called to be very different. Not selfish, but selfless. Not self-serving, but sacrificial. At Christmas, Jesus provides the perfect example of humble, sacrificial service.
Guarding Against Selfish Ambition
“This is SPARTA!” This was the catch phrase uttered by King Leonidas as he took his heroic stand against the Persian invaders in the movie “300”. Since the movie’s release in 2006, his “gung ho” resistance and love for Sparta has spawned many imitations. People loved the film because of King Leonidas’ selfless sacrifice...
Prayer and the Gospel
There is no question of the importance of prayer. Onwuchekwa puts it well in his book, “prayer is something essential to our existence” and “prayerlessness is spiritual suicide”. Yet, although most Christians agree in theory that prayer is essential, in practice it is often neglected. Frequently, our prayers are sparse and sporadic...
Peranan Pemikiran Dan Logik Di Dalam Iman Kristian
Seringkali kita mendengar frasa yang datangnya dari ramai orang Kristian yang berbunyi begini: “jangan persoalkan, terima saja dengan iman.” Secara umumnya, frasa ini datang daripada orang Kristian yang ikhlas mempercayai Alkitab. Masalahnya, frasa ini selalu digunakan untuk menepis soalan-soalan yang dalam dan susah dijawab berkaitan dengan Alkitab...
给妈妈们的三个勉励
自从我成为一位妈妈以来，上帝一直满有恩惠的教导我有关 祂是谁和祂的教会是什么。神也通过 祂的话语告诉我不能——更不应该自己一个人走在当妈这条路上。 从这些我至今仍在学习的教导中，我总结了三个鼓励，在这里和其他妈妈和准妈妈分享。愿这些分享能造就你的心...
Living as Faithful Citizens
“Saya anak Malaysia” sings my son with joy as Merdeka approaches another year. Merdeka is a precious time for every Malaysian, an opportunity to pause from our everyday lives to thank God for the freedom and blessings he’s poured upon this land, and to commit the nation to his loving care...
Memahami Doktrin Tritunggal
Walaupun istilah “tritunggal” atau “triniti” tidak terungkap dalam Alkitab, namun konsepnya terbentang luas dan menyeluruh dalam Kitab Suci, bermula dari Kitab Kejadian hingga ke Kitab Wahyu. Misal kata, konsept tersebut ada terbentang di Kitab Kejadian dimana Allah bersama-sama Roh-Nya dan Firman-Nya menciptakan alam semesta...
The Speed and Efficiency Mindset
Let me confess from the start that the Covid-19 pandemic changed me in ways that I’m still growing to realize. Before the pandemic, I was quite concerned about efficiency and progress. I was the type of person that would log my calories, pay close attention to my exercise minutes, keep a habit tracker...
Biblical Theology of Race
Although Christians are familiar with the Biblical injunction that faith in Jesus Christ means, among other things, the rejection of racism (e.g., Gal. 3:28; Eph. 2:14), the history of Christianity leaves much to be desired of. The Holy Writ was abused by Nazi Germany to espouse anti-Semitism and the promotion of the Aryan master race...
Living by Plan or Living by Promise?
If the last 2 years have taught us anything, it’s that our plans are fickle and fragile. Plans to study abroad, to change jobs, to move cities and even to marry have been crushed by a microscopic virus. When we stop and reflect, some of us might realise that even without this pandemic, life often isn’t...
Christian Unity
In most societies, the majority is usually the stronger group while smaller groups are the weaker minority. In Romans 14 and 15 however, Paul shows us a gospel-centred model of unity, which contrasts strongly with how the world works. Gospel-centred unity is driven by love, pursues peace, and is sustained by hope...