We celebrate Christmas because of what it signifies. Apostle Paul says, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst” (1Tim. 1:15). We all must come to the place that Paul got to and claim the first position of being the worst of sinners. No one […]

Christmas is here whether you are ready or not. How is one supposed to prepare for Christmas anyway? As Christians, Christmas is not so much about what we do, like shopping, decorating, exchanging gifts, visiting family, caroling, and so on. Christmas is much more about stocktaking of our response to God’s gift of His Son for our salvation. Our sin […]

The Christmas story, as told in Matthew 2:1-12 captures the meaning and purpose of Christmas and how to celebrate Christ the King appropriately. Christmas remains one of the most celebrated holidays in the world by Christians and non-Christians. Every industry cashes in during Christmas as more merchandise is sold, more travel, hotel reservations, etc. The meaning and purpose of Christmas […]

Undoubtedly, the Christmas season is a hectic time, and our schedules are tight, with no flexible room left. Mary willingly set aside her reputation to become the mother of Jesus. Joseph made adjustments overnight to welcome the child that he was not the biological father. Wise men from the east left their businesses and hurried after the star to look […]

Christmas is already here, ready or not. Stores have rolled out their Christmas wares and are already raking in millions of dollars. Vacations, travel plans, hotel reservations, gifts, caroling, decorations, etc. have all been concluded. But is that how best to be ready for Christmas? As Christians, Christmas is a time for deep reflection regarding God’s coming as a human […]

“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…to redeem those who were under the law that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Gal.4:4-5. The coming of the Son of God into the world was timely on God’s program. Although the occasion itselfwas a humble and ordinary incident, its impact has remained the greatest […]

A HISTORICAL SURVEY OF TONGUE-SPEAKING (GLOSSOLALIA) CHURCH HISTORY As indicated in the last letter, this segment is indebted to Dr. Robert Gromacki’s book, The Modern Tongues Movement. THE POST APOSTOLIC FATHERS TO THE NICENE PERIOD (100-325 AD) It seems appropriate to begin this survey with a sincere apology to the readers who may not be familiar with or have background […]

ut you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2 Bethlehem is famous today, and we can learn some lessons from its development. We get acquainted with Bethlehem (Ephrath) for the first time as a town near where Rachel, […]

“Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress… The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned.” (Isa. 9:1, 2). The coming of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, is the greatest event this earth will ever know. If Christ […]

“But when the fulness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…to redeem those who were under the law that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Gal.4:4-5.  The coming of the Son of God into the world was timely on God’s program. Although the occasion itself was a humble and ordinary incident, its impact has remained the greatest event in human history. The advent […]