By Dr Agnes Tan Like the human body, plants have the ability to heal themselves. If a tree limb breaks in a storm, or for any other reason, it will stay alive as long as it remains attached to the tree. However, the moment it is disconnected from the tree, it will die. Jesus uses…

By Rev Dr Edward Goh Let our hearts be encouraged as we read 2 Peter 1:3-4, “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and…

By Ps Ho Wei Liang How can Christians uphold the truth of God’s Word without coming across as judgemental and offensive? After all, we are called to live out the truth. How can we approach our broader culture—one which rejects God’s ways—with God’s truth and its implications? And in a manner which seeks to convict…

By Rev Dr Clive Chin First Peter was a circular letter sent to multiple churches dispersed in Asia Minor (i.e., Turkey). These churches were comprised mostly of Gentile converts, who were harassed and persecuted by their Roman neighbours for their Christian faith (2:12; 3:16; 4:16). Under pressure, many were tempted to relapse morally and to…

By Pr Herna Kong When He was sent into the world, Jesus was committed to do the will of the Father. Jesus was carrying out His Father’s command based on the mission He had received: Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as…

By Rev Dr Edward Goh Why is the resurrection of Christ so central to the Gospel? Consider what Rom. 1:1-4 tells us the Gospel is. Firstly, this Gospel belongs to God. Secondly, it is promised in the Old Testament Scripture. Thirdly, it centres on the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ. V. 3 says…

By Ps Ho Wei Liang “Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what…

By Rev Dr Clive Chin I’ve been asking God over the past few months a recurring question—what are you saying to your church during this pandemic? Is this an act of divine judgment? Or, is it something else? The Lord has impressed upon me from his word such warnings as “pruning branches” so we may…

By Rev Dr Edward Goh The string of teachings on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians hinges on Paul’s understanding of what the church is. As Paul says in 1 Cor. 10:17, “Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, . . .” The church is the body of Christ, a display…

By Pr Herna Kong Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way (1 Cor. 12:31). … but do not have love, I am nothing (1 Cor. 13:2). Love is a fruit of the Spirit that every believer must possess. Why? “… for love comes from God. Everyone…