Posts by Pr Ho Wei Liang

Before Jesus’ ascension, he gave the Church the Great Commission. Since then, generations after generations of Jesus’ disciples have poured their lives into discipling others. We, the current generation, are likewise called to disciple men and women; it is the priority around which our lives should…

There is no dichotomy between being a Christian and being Jesus’ disciple. In fact, the word “Christian” only appears three times in the whole Bible. Every time, it was in reference to those who follow Jesus and his teachings. Acts 11:26 records the first reference where the two terms were equated.…

“Wah! How can a Christian be like that?!” Have you ever heard such remarks? Even while the Bible calls us saints, and we honestly vouch that we are really sinners saved by grace, we understand how jarring the juxtaposition of sin and holiness is—a saint should act like one. In his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul contends powerfully that the abundant grace of God we…

If you are worried enough to ask this question, chances are you shouldn’t worry about being saved! Why? Because in our Presbyterian understanding of election, we recognize that God saves sinners who do not in themselves even want to be saved. As Paul writes, we were once dead in our transgressions and sins (Ephesians 2:1), living under the dominion of darkness (Colossians…

Today, we celebrate Mother’s Day—sorry fathers (myself included!), you will have to wait another five weeks for your turn because it’s “ladies first”! This day is dedicated to honour motherhood, to acknowledge and show our appreciation for their self-giving love and their critical role in the upliftment of society. As Christians, it is right for us to be grateful for and…