What is Progressive Evangelicalism?
This article by Dr Roland Chia highlights the fact that progressive Christianity has routinely devalued the significance of doctrine and creed, and presented itself as more concerned with orthopraxis than with orthodoxy. However, progressive evangelicalism has in many ways followed suit, making the question what would Jesus do their fundamental focus, and not so much who he claims to be.
(For more info, do click the link – https://ethosinstitute.sg/what-is-progressive-evangelicalism/ by Dr Roland Chia |14th Oct 2024 | inside Pulse)
Every Tribe Will Sing – The Psalm That Keeps Me in Missions:
Dieudonné Tamfu (A missionary in Cameroon) points to a surprising passage – Psalm 22 and he questions “What might inspire a family to move overseas for the sake of the gospel?” in this article.
(For more info, do click the link – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/every-tribe-will-sing by Dieudonné Tamfu – Professor, Bethlehem College and Seminary; Desiring God |12th Oct 2024 | inside Desiring God)
Why I’m not Fretting Over Finding a Spouse?
How can we find contentment in singlehood while still dreaming of marriage?
Faith Wong shares her personal journey of self-discovery, strong friendships, and embracing life at her own pace – whether or not a spouse is in the picture.
(For more info, – https://family.org.sg/articles/why-im-not-fretting-over-finding-a-spouse by Faith Wong | 1st OCT 2024, inside FAMILY FOCUS/BLOG)
Christian N̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶a̶l̶i̶s̶m Faithfulness:
This article by Dr Roland Chia reminds us that as citizens of an earthly nation, Christians must strive to contribute to the flourishing of society, loving others faithfully as disciples’ of Christ. This requires Christians always to stand on the side of justice and truth, and to resist and reject all that is false and dehumanising. Truly, a Christian expresses his measured and critical patriotism to his country – by being a faithful and obedient disciple of Christ who loves God above all else.
(For more info, do click the link – https://ethosinstitute.sg/christian-nationalism-faithfulness/ by Dr Roland Chia |30th Sept 2024 | inside Pulse)
The Songs of Power – Hearing God’s Music in Middle–earth:
Rosaria in this article shows us how God’s glory transcends in all things expresses the symphony of God’s glory, as God’s perfect providence and man’s real agency work together to form one wonderful melody declaring God’s sovereignty.
(For more info, do click the link – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-songs-of-power by Clinton Manley – Editor, Desiring God |30th Sept 2024 | inside Desiring God)
AI and Unfreedom:
This article by Dr Roland Chia shows how freedom is not only highly valued in secular society, but it can be a central concept in Christian theological anthropology – a Christian understanding of what it means to be a human being, the bearer of the divine image. The theological understanding of freedom and how it radically differs from secular accounts need not detain us at this point, yet it lays the importance of this concept in the Christian faith.
(For more info, do click the link – https://ethosinstitute.sg/ai-and-unfreedom/ by Dr Roland Chia | 16th Sept 2024 | inside Pulse)
Win Them with Dinner – Practicing Hospitality in Post–Christian Places:
Rosaria in this article shows us how we can practice regular hospitality by loving our neighbours well without compromising truth, in an increasingly post–Christian society. Truly, “hospitality is a command for a reason: it never fails to show Christian compassion to the stranger in need.”
(For more info, do click the link – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/win-them-with-dinner by Article by Rosaria Butterfield – Guest Contributor | 14th Sept 2024 | inside Desiring God)
How to Not Let Stress and Anxiety Get the Better of You:
Stress and anxiety affect people of all ages and while some find stress motivating, others experience it as overwhelming and anxiety–inducing. In today’s fast–paced world, how can we manage both stress and anxiety?
Discover practical strategies, exercises, and tips to manage stress and anxiety effectively for both adults and children. (For more info, – https://family.org.sg/articles/how-to-not-let-stress-and-anxiety-get-the-better-of-you by Skye Tan, author | 12th Sept, 2024, inside FAMILY FOCUS/BLOG)
Navigating Touchy Relationships with Parents and In-Laws:
This article explores the means of navigating relationships with parents or in-laws after marriage that can be challenging, especially when the familiar rhythm they’re used to gets disrupted as newlyweds establish their own tempo.
How do you handle the tension between honoring your parents and building a strong, independent marriage while managing expectations?
(For more info, – https://family.org.sg/articles/navigating-touchy-relationships-with-parents-and-in-laws/ by Douglas Ong, author | 5th Sept, 2024, inside FAMILY FOCUS/BLOG)
Jack Hibbs – A Key End Times Topic Shrouded in Deception:
In this article, Pastor Jack Hibbs calls for unwavering support for Israel and cautioned against the misinformation being spread by commentators lacking the proper expertise. Emphasizing the nation’s unique role in biblical prophecy, Hibbs challenges the narratives critical of Israel and argues that such positions often stem from a lack of understanding. Hibbs criticized many conservative commentators for stepping outside their areas of expertise to spread lies and conspiracies about Israel. (Reported by James Lasher in Prophetic Insight (3rd Sept 2024) – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/jack-hibbs-a-key-end-times-topic-shrouded-in-deception/)
Prophetic Plotlines Unfolding: War in Israel
It has been 10 months since the brutal massacres and horrifying videos of what Hamas did to Jewish families in Israel on Oct. 7. Unfortunately, much of the world has already moved on. Many have all but forgotten the graphic scenes that dominated world headlines for the month of October 2023. Perhaps more shocking is how world opinion has turned against the people of Israel in their response to defending their nation from further massacres that have been promised by Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and other Islamic terrorist organizations.
The question that many rational people are asking is, How is the world obsessed with Israel, which makes up less than 1% of the world’s population, waging an unwanted defensive war, while ignoring openly evil regimes slaughtering and enslaving millions?(Reported by Doug Hershey in Prophetic Insight (2nd Sept 2024) – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/prophetic-plotlines-unfolding-war-in-israel/)
Our Most Important Citizenship – Four Checks for ‘World Christians’
David in this article lays down four checks that global believers should have and he questions whether “Have the world’s patterns and “cultural moments” dulled the global scope and Great–Commission interests of your faith?”
(For more info, do click the link – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/our-most-important-citizenship by David Mathis – Executive Editor, desiringGod.org |31st Aug 2024 |inside Desiring God)
Caring for God’s Creation: Worship, Discipleship & Witness
This article recalls the time when in 2020, Singapore’s Ministry of Environment and Water Resources was renamed Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, reflecting the Government’s focus on sustainability. This Ministry was tasked to draw up plans on carbon mitigation, coastal protection, zero waste, the circular economy and food and water security
(For more info, do click the link – https://ethosinstitute.sg/caring-for-gods-creation/ by Rev Poh Zhi–Hui | 5th Aug 2024 | inside Feature)
Holy Indignation:
This article explains that the best example of righteous anger in the OT is arguably Moses’ reaction when he saw that the Israelites had fashioned a golden calf and made it an object of worship. In his anger, he shattered the tablets of the Law, an act which symbolises that the people of God had breached their covenant with God.
(For more info, do click the link – https://ethosinstitute.sg/the-digital-immortalization-of-the-dead by Dr Roland Chia | 19th Aug 2024 | inside Pulse)
Our God Is Still Global – How to Remember World Missions:
This article shares that for many, God’s global mission gets lost amid local needs and priorities. The question is how can we practically remember the nations in our churches, families, and hearts?
(For more info, do click the link – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/our-god-is-still-global by Nick Whitehead – (Guest Contributor) 19th Aug 2024 |inside Desiring God)
Perry Stone: The Spiritual War Waging Over Israel
In a message from Caesarea, Perry Stone gave a prophetic warning about the battle that is being waged over Israel. Stone gave viewers a few questions to ponder about Israel. “Why has there been such a battle for the nation of Israel, surrounded by nations that hate her, and why have the Jewish people been perhaps the most persecuted group of people on the face of the earth?”
(For more info, do click the link – https://mycharisma.com/propheticrevival/perry-stone-the-spiritual-war-waging-over-israel/ by Abby Trivett | 16th Aug 2024 | inside Prophetic Insight of Charisma News)
Day of His Power:
Day of His Power held on August 8 and 9 across nine locations, more than 10,000 believers across Singapore came before God in self-reflection and repentance before praying over three areas of focus: Turning Singapore Godward, Winning the Youth and Blessing the Nations.
The time is now to pray, said Pastor Jeff Chong, Chairman of LoveSingapore. “We must catch God’s heart and know the Kairos timing we are living in.”
(For more info, do click the link – https://saltandlight.sg/news/day-of-his-power-2024-10000-christians-nine-churches-one-body-before-god/ by Peck Sim | 8th Aug 2024 | inside Salt & Light)
The Digital Immortalization of the Dead: A Christian Perspective
In June 2024, The Straits Times published an article about deathbots entitled ‘An Eerie “Digital Afterlife” Is No Longer Science Fiction.’ Through the use of virtual reality technology and AI, it is now possible for the bereaved to interact with the digital reconstruction of a deceased loved one.
(For more info, do click the link – https://ethosinstitute.sg/the-digital-immortalization-of-the-dead/ by Dr Roland Chia | 5th Aug 2024 | inside Pulse)
‘Gross Mockery’, ‘Offensive’, ‘Disrespectful’:
This article shows that during the Opening Ceremony, 18 drag queens re–created the scene of Jesus’ final meal with his disciples just before his crucifixion. The depiction featured half–naked performers behind a long table, with one performer, presumably representing Jesus, standing in the middle with a halo on her head. The drag queens on either side of her can be seen writhing suggestively along the table.
While some are of the view that the scene depicts an ancient Greek Bacchanal, a Roman festival honouring Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry, many regard it as a disdainful portrayal of the Last Supper. That is why the scene has sparked such vigorous backlash on social media.
(For more info, do click the link – https://ethosinstitute.sg/gross-mockery-offensive-disrespectful/ by Dr Roland Chia | 29th Jul 2024 | inside Pulse)
Bamboo Resilience – Christianity’s Explosive Growth in China:
This article showed how When Chairman Mao gained power in China in 1949, where most missionaries feared the young church would disappear.
What happened next surprised them all.
(For more info, do click the link – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/bamboo-resilience by Joann Pittman – (Guest Contributor) 29th July 2024 |inside Desiring God)
