By: Rev. Stephen Hosea The Greek word of “trial” is “peirasmois”. It is the same Greek word used for “temptation”. So “peirasmois” can mean both “trial” and “temptation”. It is like a coin with one side is temptation and the other side is trial. In order to understand whether...
Acts 3:1-10 – Beggar Mentality, No More! Ev. Kalvin Budiman There is one beggar in Acts 3:1-10, but there are actually three poor men in this story. The first poor man is, of course, the beggar by the temple court. The other two poor men are the two disciples, Peter...
Philippians 4:13, A Wider Angle “I can do all things through him [Christ] who strengthens me” Ev. Kalvin Budiman Philippians 4:13 is perhaps one of the most favorite Bible verses. We often use it especially in situations where we have to go through challenging times in our lives, such as...
Ev. Kalvin Budiman When one day a friend asked for my wife’s phone number, I was quite surprised to learn that I didn’t remember it. I always had her phone number in my cell phone and saved it under my wife’s name, but I wasn’t able to just recite it...
By Rev. Wilson Suwanto Worry is a common human reaction. Everyone worries about something everyday. Even when we have nothing to worry about, we worry if such a feeling is normal. When we are worry-free, we often become worried because we are so unlike others around us. It seems that...
By Shirley Soetarso Source: Choosing God’s Best (Dr. Don Raunikar) Is “biblical courtship” preferable to traditional dating? Is “relating without dating” a realistic idea? How can two people strive for spiritually one “couplehood” without risking heartache? Navigating the Christian singles scene can be pretty daunting—even when you’re an adult! In...
By Ev. Edward Shyu I. The tube is harmingyour family About eighty years ago, the whole world was very excited about the appearance of a brand new invention ? television? (TV in abbreviation) which is an electric tube transmitting images without wires. Nine years later, the first TVservice was promoted...
Weariness in Ministry by Evangelist Julia Suwanto Evangelist Julia Suwanto discusses a chronic issue among church members: weariness in ministry. In this interview, she briefly discusses the symptoms and mindsets that characterize those who are experiencing fatigue in ministry. She touches on why many feel weary in ministry offers sound advices on how to address the issue....
Why Being Baptized? Rev. Wilson Suwanto Why do you have to be baptized? Many Christians increasingly view baptism as an unnecessary ritual. Christians are saved by grace through faith in Christ. Baptism does not save. Faith in Christ saves. If that is the case, why is baptism necessary? On Pentecost, the...
Teka Teki Silang Alkitabiah Author: IEC San Jose Posted on: 2016-02-20 09:30:00 Mendatar Menurun 1 Kitab ke-28 Perjanjian Lama 1 Hidupnya diperpanjang 15 tahun (Yes 38:5) 3 Diperlukan untuk bekerja bagi TUHAN (1 Raj 19:10) 2 Jumlah murid yang menyaksikan kenaikan Tuhan Yesus (Mat 28:16) 5 Salah satu dosa di...
