By Not Known The term “cheap grace” may be traced back to a book written by the German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, entitled The Cost of Discipleship. Bonhoeffer defined cheap grace as “the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, and communion without confession.” The emphasis is on the benefits of Christianity without…

By Not Known Since childhood, we love stories of heroes and heroines; of good prevailing over evil; of struggles and of self-sacrifices for greater good. As a little boy, I remembered watching the Star Wars movies, and wanting to be a hero. I imagined myself triumphant above circumstances, with a lightsabre in my hand. Heroic…

By Not Known Hello, Church!  I have only been serving in ORPC for two weeks and I already love this church.  Thank you for extending kindness, hospitality and warmth.  Your smiles are very comforting and encouraging. Let me introduce myself — I am a third-generation Chinese, born and raised in Manila.   My father was a…

By Not Known What if I’m down to my last cents and cannot afford that much-wanted family holiday? What if I’m passed over in that promotion for not playing ‘pet’ politics with my superiors? What if my family has to live strenuously on less with rising costs and growing needs that our incomes cannot match?…

By Not Known For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. ~ Ps 100:5GOD IS FAITHFUL. Orpc has a special place in my heart as you can see from the diagram above. Throughout the years, I have witnessed members/worshippers come and go, increase in pastoral staff from…

By Not Known Many years ago, when I was still a seminarian, a couple was staying with me in the same hostel.  Then one day, they claimed that they had reached a stage in life where they no longer sinned.  Apart from one or two other younger seminarians, none of us believed them.  Firstly, what…

By Not Known 1.  God is eternal, from everlasting to everlasting v2 — Even before the mountains were created, God was already there.  He is the eternal Watcher before whom the life of every single creature is lived out, coming and going like actors in a perpetual play. 2. Even a thousand years is like…

By Not Known In the Bible, old age is considered a blessing granted to a person devoted to God. Both the blessings and responsibilities attached to ageing are to be accepted with gratitude and with good stewardship. Thus, our personhood and identity are perceived not only through our contributions to society, but also through the…

By Not Known Have you listened to interviews given by professional athletes? You would notice that a common goal being articulated is to be at the top of their sport and be the best there ever is. You will never come across a professional athlete who just wants to be mediocre or ordinary. It is…

By Not Known In the New Testament, our Lord Jesus ministered to the sick by healing Peter’s mother-in-law (Mk 1:30-31) and many who were ill (Mk 1:34).  While we are often unsure whether God will to heal miraculously or by conventional means, we are sure that He wants us to care for the sick as…