[:en] This is provided for reference purposes and is not an authoritative document. Cebu Gospel Church started counting the baptism ceremonies upon the inauguration of the building at Osmena Boulevard. Prior to this, more than 700 baptisms are recorded. Ordinal Date Remarks 1 May 8, 1966 2 October 30, 1966 3 April 23, 1967 4 November… Continue reading [:en]Cebu Gospel Church Baptism Ceremonies 1966-2016[:zh]Cebu Gospel Church Baptisms 1966-2016[:]
Author: Literature Committee
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]The birth of Jesus was unique. It affected the entire Roman world because Caesar Augustus decreed to take a census. The angels of the Lord appeared to the Shepherds and the glory of the Lord shone around them. (vs. 8-9). His development was perfectly balanced with wisdom and statue. Simeon, a righteous and devout man… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 18-19[:]
[:en]The rest of the land were divided to the remaining 7 tribes. They cast lots for fair distribution: 1st – Benjamin, 2nd – Simeon, 3rd – Zebulun, 4th – Issachar, 5th – Asher, 6th – Naphtali, 7th – Dan. After they had finished dividing the land into its alloted portion, Joshua received the last portion,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 18-19[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 16-17[:]
[:en]Ephraim and Manasseh were the sons of Joseph born in Egypt. Jacob reckoned Ephraim and Manasseh as his and blessed them. (Gen. 48)/ They were given valuable land in the heart of Canaan. But the two tribes complained that the allotment of their inheritance was not enough. Joshua told them to conquer the land themselves.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 16-17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/24/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Biblical Truth: David refused the offer of Araunah and paid for the oxen and the threshing floor on which the oxen would be sacrificed because he knew the infinite worth of the one he would be making the offering to. Hence, the value of offering lies not in the inherent… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/24/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/24/17)[:]
[:en]When a nurse is about to administer a shot to a child, his reactions are refusal and fear. He will cling to his mom closer and tighter hoping for rescue. But the shot is necessary to cure him. Similarly, under this fallen world, troubles come into our lives. But in the midst of the troubles,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/24/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 15[:]
[:en]There was no conflict when the Israelite claimed their inheritance because they submitted to that the Lord had assigned them. *Accept whatever inheritance God has granted you. Do not complain of what we are not, instead, praise Him for what you are*[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 14[:]
[:en]Caleb was 40 when he was sent by Moses to explore the land. He followed the Lord wholeheartedly and believed the promise of the Lord to give him the land in which his feet have walk as his inheritance. Now at 85, he was still strong and ready to claim the promise land. *Let us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 13[:]
[:en]Despite of Joshua’s advance age, the Lord still commissioned him to take a very large area of land and divide it according to each tribe. *God can still use you even if you are senior in age*[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/23/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 24:1-17 Biblical Truth: The most devastating sin that David committed was pride. It led him to sin by taking a census of his forces to assess his military strength. This sin resulted in the death of 70k people. But unlike others, David did not try to rationalize or justify himself and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/23/17)[:]