Posts from January 2021

By Rev Dr Edward Goh The Gospel is not just the power of God to save sinners from hell; it is also the power of God for saints to live in faith and obedience. Paul’s closing words in Romans 16:25-27 point us to this Gospel as the means through which God strengthens believers.  Paul tells us in verses 25-26 that this Gospel was the mystery hidden in the past, but has…

By Rev Dr Clive Chin Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14) We are already into the fourth week of January as we speak. 2020 was a terrible year…

By Pr Herna Kong “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things” (Rom. 2:1). Judging or finding fault with others, or criticising them for their weaknesses is an easy thing to do, even if their shortcomings are as tiny as a speck.…

By Ps Ho Wei Liang The entire Bible is replete with prayer. We scarcely open the Bible before we read, “men began to call on the name of the LORD” (Gen. 4:26b), and right in its last verse, the earnest supplication meets our ears—“Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen” (Rev. 22:21). And there are countless instances in between of…

By Ministry Intern Dr Dominic Kuek A new year always invites reflection, and for good reason. Alongside the usual New Year’s resolutions, the particular experiences and lessons learnt from 2020 invite us to re-examine our unchallenged priorities. For some, 2020 has taught us to slow down, to treasure the small things. I, for one, have been reminded of the joys of…