Written by Chad Dollahite It is this writer’s studied opinion that authority is perhaps the single most important matter for those seeking to please God. A misuse or misunderstanding of authority inevitably causes a series of successive errors in spiritual matters. Thus, it behooves the would-be follower of God to study authority and ensure he […]
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Written by Nathanael Goh About a month ago, the youth and a few young adults from our congregations had the privilege of visiting the Ipoh congregation for a short yet memorable trip. Our purpose went beyond a casual visit—we sought to deepen our understanding of Christian care and fellowship, and to serve alongside our brethren,
Written by Roger D. Campbell “Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?” (Galatians 4:21). Some first century Christians were still trying to follow the old law, and some even sought to be justified by it (5:4). With that in mind, the Spirit guided Paul to remind the churches of
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Written by Eng Kim Leng It was only a week earlier that sis Margaret and I met in Malacca during the CABL lectureship. We were so glad to see each other, and I had a few photos of her taken along with her granddaughter Meera. We spoke fondly about her plans to relocate to KL
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Written by Chad Dollahite God established and ordained three earthly institutions – government (Romans 13:1-7), the home (Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-6), and the church (Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 2:5-10). Of those three institutions, the home is the oldest (on earth, at least, since the church is, in one sense, eternal – Ephesians 3:10,11). The home is critical
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Written by Roger D. Campbell If today has felt like a really bad day, there is great news that can help lift your spirits. What is that news? God’s grace is wonderful. It really is. In the New Testament, the word “grace” is from a Greek word (“χάρις/charis”) which means “good will, loving-kindness, favour” [Thayer, word no. 5485
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Written by Eng Kim Leng This world can be a difficult one to live in; it has its share of sorrows, hardships, toil and other challenges. Amidst these difficulties, we take to heart that we have a God who understands and provides for us, helping us to overcome and be victorious. Our God, who has
Written by Roger D. Campbell In the Bible, the city of Ephesus is first mentioned in Acts 18, where we read that Paul, Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos spent some time there. The church in Ephesus played a significant role among God’s people in the first century. Paul labored to proclaim the gospel in Ephesus for a few years.
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Article written by Roger D. Campbell The apostle Paul appealed to the saints of God in Philippi to reflect on the comfort of love, fellowship of the Spirit, and mercy. Such reflection could cause them to have lowliness of mind and be concerned about the interests/needs of others (Philippians 2:1-4). Having laid that foundation, what was Paul’s next statement?
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Written by Roger D. Campbell When Paul wrote the book of Galatians, it seems that the spiritual freedom of the Christians in that area was being threatened. Some (known as Judaizers) were trying to force Jesus’ disciples to keep the old law, circumcision in particular. Paul noted that Titus, a Gentile brother in the Lord, had not succumbed to
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