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Thursday, 14 February 2008
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From Darkness to Light
A favorite past time of mine is to read poetry as well as write poetry. I have not written anything since high school, but I decided to take up the pen again. So, below is my first poem called “From Darkness to Light” and hopefully, there will be many to come.
My heart is evil, no man can see,
But its desires are not hidden from Thee.
The dark night of the soul that sin can bring,
Must surrender its power to the King of kings.
Let my joy break forth as the morning sun,
For the darkness dispels and the light has won.
Let me not return to that dreadful night,
But continue to keep me ’till the morning light.
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
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Update and Prayer
Well, everyone is probably wondering what has happened and why I have not blogged in a while. My year started off kind of rocky. I received a promotion which was nothing more than more work and little to no pay. I am supposed to devote a lot of time to one aspect of my job but I am doing the work of 4 people because their are other aspects of my job that should not be neglected. I had to put in more hours, work some Saturdays, and stay late. At this point I was seriously thinking about withdrawing from seminary, but I was trying to hold on thinking that it would pass. Well, this started in February and at the end of February, my step-mom passed away. When this happened, then I decided to withdraw from Seminary.
I was already behind in my studies, so withdrawing was the obvious choice to make. Then when I returned from South Carolina after the funeral, my work load was even more. At some point I had to take some vacation time because I was running myself into the ground. Then, mid-June, my mother passed away, so then I flew back down to South Carolina for another funeral. At that moment when I got the call concerning my mother, I felt like I was in a horrible dream that would not end.
What shall I say then? I can’t say it any better than brother Job: “Though [H]e slay me, I will hope in [H]im” (Job 13:15a). For without His guidance, I would be lost. God is good and His mercy endures forever.
My friends, I covet your prayers. Please pray that God will grant me peace, another job opportunity, and that I will never lose sight of the fact that “[H]e does according to [H]is will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay [H]is hand or say to [H]im, “What have [Y]ou done” (Daniel 4:35).
Wednesday, 07 March 2007
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The King James Version Controversy
In his book The King James Controversy, James White lays out a thorough explanation as to whether modern translations can be trusted over the King James Version of the Bible. The author makes it clear that he is not arguing against the King James Version of the Bible nor is he recommending one version over another. His opposition is to the use of the KJV only. White instead sets out to help his readers understand the controversy between differing versions and how one may respond to the argument against modern translations. Throughout the book, the author helps his readers to understand that translators are trying to be true to the text and he points out the ways and methods in which they use to accomplish translation.
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Friday, 01 December 2006
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Christian Baptism
A continual debate between Presbys and Baptists is the sign of baptism. The question is, “who are the true recipients of baptism?” Baptists believe that the Scriptures teach that it is those who have repented and shown faith that should be baptized. Presbyterians do not deny the fact that those who are capable of making a profession of faith should be baptized. However, we also believe that this covenant sign should be given to infants as well.
There is a wonderful debate between Dr. James White, a famous apologist and Pastor William Shishko, the pastor of Orthodox Presbyterian Church Franklin Square located in Franklin Square, NY. To listen to this debate for free, please visit http://opcli.org/display.php?id=15.
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Reflections of the Messiah - Part 1
But who can endure the day of his coming and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap. - Malachi 3:2
Well, we are already in the first week of Advent that starts the last Sunday in November and goes until Christmas day. “What is Advent,” you ask. Advent is the season of celebrating Christ’s coming into the world. This year I have decided to do my devotions around Advent based on the text used by Handel’s Messiah. I listen to each song while meditating on the verse(s) on which it is based. However, I will be starting my reflections today, which is the sixth day of Advent. But better late than never
. In the beginning of Malachi chapter 3, it is announced that there will be a forerunner who will prepare the way for the Messiah. But I want to focus on verse two. “But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears?” Christ would come in the flesh and dwell among Israel. They were expecting His appearance, but for some, His appearance would not be good news for them. Some will not be able to endure His coming based on what the next part of the verse states.
“For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap.” For the Israelites that place their faith in Messiah this would be a blessing to them. He would make them clean and sprinkle clean water on them. But for others this would mean bad news. Refiner’s fire does not just purge the impurities from the righteous but it also purges away the unrighteous. Not everyone will be praising God when the Refiner’s Fire comes on the scene.
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