20061008 Mourning is the heartfelt emotion of the believer who is poor in spirit, and can be understood as profound sorrow or grief caused by deep personal loss. The Christian believer who understands the gravity of his own personal sin cries out with the apostle Paul, “What… Read More »The Joy Of Mourning
20061001 What does it mean to be poor in spirit? It does not mean financial poverty, nor does it mean emotional depression. Poverty of spirit is the personal acknowledgment of one’s spiritual bankruptcy before God. It refers to the person who realizes his spiritual bondage and his personal… Read More »The Poor In Spirit
by Mr Franics Maniam (Bethesda Bells, Sep 06, 2006) “I WANT TO KNOW CHRIST” – Phil. 3:10 THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI In 42 B.C. Antony and Octavia defeated Brutus and Cassius near Philippi. In honour of his victory, Antony made Philippi a Roman colony. This… Read More »I Want To Know Christ
By Dr Chew Chin Hin (Bethesda Bells, Feb 06, 2006) Any topic about “Death and Dying” tends not to be popular. There is a certain reluctance to speak of this, even at funerals. People continue to avoid discussing death as a fact and certain experience.… Read More »Death And Dying : Some Medical And Ethical Aspects
by Mr Francis Maniam (presented at the Family Life Ministry Forum on “The Christian’s Perspective on Dying” held on 1 October 2005.) Christians have historically approached questions of “end of life” issues like suicide or mercy killing from the standpoint of the sanctity of life… Read More »The Sanctity Of Life
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By Eric Ang (from Bethesda Bells July 2002 issue) In 2 Timothy 2:5 we read that “if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules”. The whole book of 2 Timothy is devoted to the Apostle Paul’s “last… Read More »The Rules Of The Race!!
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