True Fellowship: Koinonia, Part 1
February 2, 2014
We have a guest, Tom Brown, the host of Koinonia at 1360AM KPXQ. He shares hope and encouragement with us.
How can people who experienced an abortion be saved? The answer is very symple, but is profound.
"But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
Can post-abortive family experience illness whehter emotinaly or spiritualy even if even if they are saved? The answer is "yes". Like anyother illness, post abortive can experience some emtional, spritual illness even they are saved. How can we experience the healing? Not for every post abirtive, but one way is to share our pain and grief with someone you can trust, close friends or church leaders who can understand the issue without any condemnation.
"Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. (James 5:14-16)
God's grace is strong enough to bear one another's burden!
How can people who experienced an abortion be saved? The answer is very symple, but is profound.
"But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
Can post-abortive family experience illness whehter emotinaly or spiritualy even if even if they are saved? The answer is "yes". Like anyother illness, post abortive can experience some emtional, spritual illness even they are saved. How can we experience the healing? Not for every post abirtive, but one way is to share our pain and grief with someone you can trust, close friends or church leaders who can understand the issue without any condemnation.
"Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. (James 5:14-16)
God's grace is strong enough to bear one another's burden!
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We live in a broken world with full of challenges, failures, and disappointments. As life continues, many unknowns lie before us that can weigh us down, inflicting wounds that often get buried or ignored. We have been created to thrive in our relationships with God, our family, our neighbors and ourselves. By knowing that God is our Good Shepherd, understanding the identity that we have as his precious sheep, we can find rest and healing in our souls. Through this humble book, Healing Through Psalm 23, may God comfort you who are suffering, who are in pain, who need forgiveness; may you know God, walk confidently and grow into the maturity of coming alongside others in their journey of healing.
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The finale of the verse Ephesians 5:1-33 is in the verse, 32 "This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church." The word, mystery, in Hebrew is raz. It is written 9 times; it is used in Daniel 8 times in chapter 2 and 1 time in chapter 4. In Greek, mystery is mytrion. NASB 27 times. It is used 6 times in the book of Ephesians in chapter 1:9, 3:3, 3;4, 3:9, 5:2, 6:19.A mystery goes beyond reason but not against reason. There is no contradiction, yet we lack total comprehension. Further, a mystery is not something that can be attained by unaided human reason (see FAITH AND REASON). A mystery is known only by special divine revelation (see REVELATION, SPECIAL). Hence, mysteries are not the subject of natural theology but only of revealed theology.Geisler, N. L. (1999). In Baker encyclopedia of Christian apologetics. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. 7 but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then the mystery of God is finished, as He[a]preached to His servants the prophets.(Revelation 10:7)Revelation 10:7 declares this fulfillment. The ages of waiting in perplexity, of enduring evil, are over, as the angel announces, “There will be no more delay!” (v 6). The time has finally come when “the mystery of God will be accomplished” (v 7). Geisler, N. L. (1999). In Baker encyclopedia of Christian apologetics. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
January 26, 2014
So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself;for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church, 30 because we are members of His body. (Ephesians 5:28-29) "he nourishes and tenderly cares for it" (NRSV). This word, nourish ἐκτρέφω, is used only two times; in Ephesus 5:29 and 6:4. "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." This word, cherish θάλπω, is used only two times; in Ephesus 5:29 and 1 Thessalonians 2:7. But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us. A man with the Spirit of God can discern the heart of his wife. May God lead us to His wisdom! "You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered." (1 Peter 3:7) Refernece Verse (Jamaes 5:13-16)
January 20, 2014
In Hebrew, the word, forgivenes, is quite interesting. סְלִיחָה cĕliychah is the word forgiveness in Hebrew. The first letter is "Samekh". It looks like circle, which can be a symbol of forever. When Jesus told Peter how many times he has to forgive someone, he said seventy times seven in Matthew 18:22. Seventy times seven is four hundred ninety, which is indicated in Daniel four hundreds ninety week. Daniel 9:24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the Most Holy Place. This can be a clue from Jesus to disciples about the principle of two sides of forgiveness; at first, our frogiveness is done through the love that Jesus poured out on us at the cross and second, through the justice will be done on earth at the end. I think it is not far off from today. We can rest on God's full love on us and His full control.
January 8, 2014
Interview with Dr. Fred Chay and His Heart for Church
Fred Chay, DMin, PhD
Associate Professor, Theology and Biblical Studies, Director of Doctor of Ministry Program Director of Educational Enhancement, President of Grace Line
My desire is to help train up men and women who will seek nothing more than to "know Christ and make him known". The Apostle Paul put it succinctly, "We proclaim Him admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom so that we may present every man complete in Christ." (Colossians 1:28)
"The best way I know to do that is to follow the Apostle Paul's instructions to Timothy as he said "The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:2)
January 5, 2014
Interview with Dr. Fred Chay and His Heart for Church
Fred Chay, DMin, PhD
Associate Professor, Theology and Biblical Studies, Director of Doctor of Ministry Program Director of Educational Enhancement, President of Grace Line
My desire is to help train up men and women who will seek nothing more than to "know Christ and make him known". The Apostle Paul put it succinctly, "We proclaim Him admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom so that we may present every man complete in Christ." (Colossians 1:28)
"The best way I know to do that is to follow the Apostle Paul's instructions to Timothy as he said "The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:2)
December 29, 2013
Jesus, Immanuel, is Our Hope.For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15)“BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL,” which translated means, “GOD WITH US.” (Matthew 1:23)
December 18, 2013
Merry Christmas!!! Be kind to one another,tender-hearted, Forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (Ephesinas 4:32)In suffering, we know (yada) more about Jesus and the heart of God who gave His only Son. We grow in knowing Christ in the midst of suffering. He did not give us what we deserve,which is eternal death instead He gave us the joy of eternal life as His Children. It is easy to watch someone who are transformed by the love of Jesus, but not easy to know (yada) one's life who walked the life of suffering and forgiveness. As I forgive others, I learned more about the forgiveness was not cheap in God's part even if it is free for us. His amazing Love...I would like respect those who are going through the forgiveness process during the Holiday season! May God brings His goodness to your family and pour out His kindness and love in your home! May God protect you and guard you from every evil scheme to destroy our families! May God Bless You during Holiday Season! Grace be with you all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love! (Ephesians 6:24)
December 8, 2013
We all hope to start our tender beginning, yet in reality; many young women are facing challenges to be women that are different than traditional women who can bring warmth and tenderness at home. Their career or job can hinder having a peaceful home in this generation. We have a picture that a mom should do everything. God created women as a nurturer. Yet, I would like to share the truth of that harsh beginning of women’s lives in these times and how they are being challenged. For many women, having an abortion was an option, not because those women are evil, but because it was a choice of survival. How do we approach those who are in such a situation where life becomes an inescapable cycle of pain and sorrow?
God gives us new mercies every morning.
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. There are New Mercies every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamemtations 3:22-23)
December 1, 2013
Interview with Pastor Mark Martin and Leslie Martin from Calvary Community Church at Phoenix Arizona.
Hope starts from facing the truth by the gentle hands of God and being restored as God intends for us to live. Unfortunately, the tender home does not start from when we were born physically, but it starts from when we born again and grow in God’s Spirit. As moms experience the healing touch by our Lord, we bring our home back to the tender home as Karen Moore described.
But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
(2 Corinthians 3:16)
God pours out His grace and covers us with His righteousness at the moment our denial is unveiled. Our denial is caused by the law. But when we come to Jesus, the veil is removed.
November 24, 2013
I would like to share this beautiful song by Casting Crown, "Fridends of Sinners" withthe message about John 8:1-11.“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Oh Jesus, friend of sinners Open our eyes to the world at the end of our pointing fingers Let our hearts be led by mercy Help us reach with open hearts and open doors Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks yours Yeah... Jesus, friend of sinners, the one who's writing in the sand Made the righteous turn away and the stones fall from their hands Help us to remember we are all the least of these Let the memory of Your mercy bring Your people to their knees Nobody knows what we're for only what we're against when we judge the wounded What if we put down our signs crossed over the lines and loved like You did....
November 10, 2013
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Psalm 23
We live in a broken world with full of challenges, failures, and disappointments. As life continues, many unknowns lie before us that can weigh us down, inflicting wounds that often get buried or ignored. We have been created to thrive in our relationships with God, our family, our neighbors and ourselves. By knowing that God is our Good Shepherd, understanding the identity that we have as his precious sheep, we can find rest and healing in our souls. Through this humble book, Healing Through Psalm 23, may God comfort you who are suffering, who are in pain, who need forgiveness; may you know God, walk confidently and grow into the maturity of coming alongside others in their journey of healing.