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” »
Thank you for the question on time to repent, “Biblically speaking: Why do some children (both young and older) live past their parents even if they’ve been disrespectful for whatever and however long? Is it punishment once their parents passed that they lost a chance to repent?” It is commonly expected that children will outlive their … Read More “Question: Biblically speaking: Why do some children (both young and older) live past their parents even if they’ve been disrespectful for whatever and however long? Is it punishment once their parents passed that they lost a chance to repent?” »
Thank you for the question on the Apostle Paul’s travel, “Where did Paul go after leaving Athens?” I am uncertain as to the purpose of the question since Acts 18:1 states that Paul went to Corinth after leaving Athens. If there is something more to you question, please let the readers know. Thanks. The earlier context … Read More “Question: Where did Paul go after leaving Athens?” »
Read John 8:6b-11. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:6b-11” »