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II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation. Chapter 5: A Frightful Future While in Bible School, I was required to do a Christian service. In my senior year, I decided to join a team of students to minister to small churches who did not have a pastor. I always thought that every church had a … Read More “My Journey of Faith: A Frightful Future” »
Thank you for the question on Luke, “Did Luke, the Greek Gentile influence the Apostle Paul?” The Scripture is mostly silent about the Apostle Paul’s traveling companion, Luke. Luke was a physician. Colossians 4 says this about Luke, “4 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings” (NIV). II Timothy 4 says this about Luke, 11 Only … Read More “Question: Did Luke, the Greek Gentile influence the Apostle Paul?” »
Thank you for the question on the Beatitude, “According to Matthews 5:5, how can the meek inherit the earth?” (NIV). The text says this: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration on how the meek inherit the earth: A. Jesus gives the description of a person who … Read More “Question: According to Matthews 5:5, how can the meek inherit the earth?” »
Read John 8:31-47. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:31-47” »
II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation. Chapter 4: The Frightful Realization While in City College, another young lady started to join our high school-college group. Our van would stop by the grocery store to pick her up on the way to the pastor’s house. At times, I would jump out of the van and … Read More “My Journey of Faith: The Frightful Realization” »
Thank you for the comparative question between the Quran and the Bible, “Is the Quran more progressive than the Bible?” Here are some thoughts on the comparative question between the Quran and the Bible: A. The Quran is more progressive in that it was written later while the Bible is written earlier. The Quran is written … Read More “Question: Is the Quran more progressive than the Bible?” »
Read John 8:22-30. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 22 This made the Jews ask, “Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, ‘Where I go, you cannot come’?” 23 But he continued, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:22-30” »
II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation. Chapter 3: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! In the Fall of 1967, I enrolled at San Francisco City College, taking the liberal art classes. I couldn’t walk there as it was across the city. Riding the MUNI system to a new part of town was a new experience going … Read More “My Journey of Faith: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!” »
Read John 8:12-20. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:12-20” »
II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation Chapter 2: A New Course “Youth Camp. What’s that?” as I heard that announcement from the pastor. It was an event where sister churches invited their youth to spend a week at Redwood Alliance. Everyone was signing up, but I didn’t bother because I didn’t have the money … Read More “My Journey of Faith: A New Course” »