[:en]Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes wrote: “Anyone who is among the living has hope” (Eccl. 9:4) While we are still alive, we can still enjoy the world around us. We can eat and drink and be happy. We can do many things – encourage people, pray for others, show love and care. We have to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/21/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 01[:]
[:en]Paul wrote this letter to the church in Corinth, the capital of Achai. Corinth is a wealthy trading city. But it was a wicked city invaded by all kinds of religions and philosophies. Paul found the Corinthian church during his second missionary journey Acts 18) and stayed there for a year and a half. After… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 01[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/20/17[:]
[:en]Davids wrote in Psalms 31:10 “My life is consumed by anguish”. He encountered so may hardships in life. His own son rebelled against him. His friends abandoned him, and King Saul was running after him. But he had the bedrock of faith in God. “I trust in you Lord. I say, you are my God” … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/20/17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 16[:]
[:en]In the final chapter of Romans, Paul mentioned and recorded all the people who had helped him in his ministry. Among them are Phoebe, Priscilla and Aquila, Epenetus, Mary, Andronicus and Junias, Ampliatus, Urbanus, Stachys, Apelles, Aristobulus, Herodion, Narcissus, Tryphena and Tryphosa, Persis, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, Philolous, Julia, Nereus and Olympas (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 15[:]
[:en]Those who are strong must bear with the failings of the weak (v. 1). Be united with one heart and mouth so that you may glorify God (v. 5-6). Paul proclaimed the gospel to the Gentiles (vs. 16-21) and the Gentiles shared their material blessings to the Jews (vs. 26-27)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 14[:]
[:en]Living: “If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord” (v. 8) Judgment: You should not judge your brother or look down on him (v. 10). Do not pass judgment on one another nor put… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 13[:]
[:en]Submission to Authority: “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 12[:]
[:en]Living Sacrifices: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 11[:]
[:en]Salvation has come to the Gentiles because of the transgression of Israel. Due to their unbelief, they were broken off from the olive tree. But God’s kindness has grafted them back. There is a future for Israel because God always has a believing remnant in Israel. “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 10[:]
[:en]How can you be saved? “If you confess with your mouth ‘Jesus is Lord’ and believe in your heart that God raise Him from the dead, you will be saved” (v. 9) “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (v. 13) Salvation is by faith and faith comes by hearing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 10[:]