1Sa m 30:6 “And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” In seasons of great distress and despondency, we are to learn the Davidic art of encouraging ourselves in the Lord by persevering prayer, the quiet meditation of the word and the patient waiting and submission to His holy will .
Second Coming
Prov 8:34 :Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD”
There is wisdom in vigilance, diligence and patience in the wait for the imminent coming of the Lord and in the quest for everlasting life
Christian demeanour and decorum
1Pet 3: 2” While they behold your chaste conversation
coupled with fear. 3Whose adorning let it not be that outward
adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting
on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in
that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet
spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price
Don’t forget to doll this morning when you leave the house with the spiritual cosmetics of meekness, temperance , joy , longsuffering and remember the deodorant of attractive compassion and godliness .
MBPC May Day seminar 2011
On 2 May 2011 (Monday, Public Holiday), will be Maranatha BP Church May Day Seminar on A Walk Thru the Book of James. Rev. Matthews Abraham of Moriah BP Church will be speaking to us from 10am – 4pm at the home of Eddy and Alice Tay.at 15 Evergreen Gardens,
Singapore 468890
Tel: 6545 8261
HP: 9450 4454
Come and take this opportunity to learn and grow in the knowledge of the Word as we systematically study the Word of God together. There will be time for Q & A and fellowship as well.
Do write your name at the notice board by the latest 18 April 2011 (Monday) or contact offcie at 65458627 or email maranatha.bpc@pacific.net.sg as need to prepare the notes and the refreshments / lunch.
All are welcome.
Jack Sin
Biblical Theism
Isa 44:8 “Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it ? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any”
Does God believe in atheism or polytheism ?isaiah gave us the unequivocal answer . Triune monotheis m is the only correct conception of God today vis a vis the prevalent concepts of theism including pantheism of our age.
Sustained daily by the Lord
Job 12:9,10 “Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this? 10In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind” .As we witnessed numerous mega catastrophes of our times ,we are greatly humbled and awed by the knowledge that our souls and every living thing comes under the mighty hand of God and every moment that we have our being is solely by the sovereign providential grace of God alone .
Second Coming
Zech 14:9 “And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.” The apocalyptic day will come when the Lord will return in all His glory to rule and judge the world. In the meantime, we are to be warning ,watching ,working, witnessing and worshipping while waiting patiently for that glorious day
Inter Personal Relationships
Rom 12 ;10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another 7 secrets for enhancing good inter personal relationships : Be sincere; be brief; be humble. be appreciative , be God-centred , be respectful and be caring and mean it . Deepen relationships by purposeful interactions .
fiends into friends
Mt 5:43 “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy
neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44But I say unto you, Love your
enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray
for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you”
Destroy your enemies by praying for them and making friends with them sincerely and soon you will have none .Turn scars into stars, trials into triumphs by the grace of the Lord .
The art and science of dying well
1Cor 15;57 “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is
thy victory? 56The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin
is the law. 57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ”. The art and science of dying well lies in the profound serenity that comes from knowing the Resurrected Victor over death. Death cannot defeat nor vanquish that which cannot die .