“Heirs Of God And Co-heirs With Christ!”
“Heirs Of God And Co-heirs With Christ!”(Rom.14-17).Years ago I exchanged a piece of Fochang family land for cash. Those with affinities to the Fochang heritage reminded me that I had no right since my father was an adopted heir. Agreed; my father was adopted by his maternal uncle to succeed the Fochang stool. This is […]
“Jesus Christ: The Shoot From The Stump Of Jesse!”
“Jesus Christ: The Shoot From The Stump Of Jesse!”(Is.11:1-5)The Babylonian exile of 586 B.C. kind of brought an end to the kingdom of Judah. This was like bringing the Davidic dynasty to an end.Amongst other words of assurance of the future restoration of the kingdom, Isaiah assured the people that the dynasty of David will […]
“Behold, The Lamb Of God…!”
Behold The Lamb Of God…!”( Jn.1:29-34).John the Baptist grew up in the wilds, but it must have been from teenage or from youth. Knowing that he was a special child, his parents would not have allowed him to quickly leave them for such a desert life.Considering that he and Jesus were related, and that they […]
“Lessons In Humility From John And Jesus!”
“Lessons In Humility From John And Jesus!”(Mt.3:13-17).Theologians raise genuine questions of concern and worry about the baptism of Jesus. The questions are not intended to challenge, but it is rather “Faith Seeking Understanding.” The gospel writer states that “John came baptizing… preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” The people came to […]
“Christ Jesus, Wisdom From God!”
“Christ Jesus, Wisdom From God;”(I Cor.1:26-31).There is this tricky joke concerning the qualification of the teachers who taught the person who obtained the first Doctor of Philosophy.In every community there is the royal family. Each country has either a President, King, Queen, Tsar, Emperor, Caesar, etc.However, it is obvious that communities did not start with […]