Sisters and Brothers,
"The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?"
"Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf."
One of the most well known verse and really highlight the Lord's blessing to all believers. The song is echoing... one bread one body, one Lord of all. One cup of blessing which we blessed. And we though many, through out the earth. We are one body in this one Lord ...
Just then, Paul's reminder strikes again. Though we are blessed, we can not partake the Lord's blessing while worshiping demons. Paul repeated warn us not to committee idolatry. Let's be mindful and aware the difference between remembering and worshiping. May God give us wisdom and reject the temptation from Satan.
in Christ,
Dan
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
2/11 1 Corinthians 9
Sisters and Brothers,
This week, we are continue on chapter nine of St. Paul's first letter to Corinthians.
Here, Paul defended his position as an apostle and the right of teaching God's word. For us, there is absolutely no confusion in recognizing Paul's apostleship. Although it is not that clear in the early day of our church, especially what Paul did in his early life.
I would like to reflect one important point from this chapter:
"Do you not know that those who perform the temple services eat (what) belongs to the temple, and those who minister at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the same way, the Lord ordered that those who preach the gospel should live by the gospel"
It is so true whoever preach gospel should live by the gospel. As a matter of fact, we all Christian should live by the gospel. Isn't this is the best way of preaching Lord's commands if you really exercise the commands. Let's all encourage each other in following Lord's step as well as all the saints gone before us.
in Christ,
Dan
This week, we are continue on chapter nine of St. Paul's first letter to Corinthians.
Here, Paul defended his position as an apostle and the right of teaching God's word. For us, there is absolutely no confusion in recognizing Paul's apostleship. Although it is not that clear in the early day of our church, especially what Paul did in his early life.
I would like to reflect one important point from this chapter:
"Do you not know that those who perform the temple services eat (what) belongs to the temple, and those who minister at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the same way, the Lord ordered that those who preach the gospel should live by the gospel"
It is so true whoever preach gospel should live by the gospel. As a matter of fact, we all Christian should live by the gospel. Isn't this is the best way of preaching Lord's commands if you really exercise the commands. Let's all encourage each other in following Lord's step as well as all the saints gone before us.
in Christ,
Dan
Thursday, February 03, 2011
2/4 1 Corinthians 8
Sisters and Brothers,
Happy Lunar New Year. We are officially starting the year of hare. This Friday, we will discuss St. Paul's first letter to Corinthians as our first bible study the year of hare.
In chapter 8, Paul answered the question regarding meat sacrifice to idols. Essentially Paul urges them to take a communitarian rather than an individualistic view of their Christian freedom. Many decisions that they consider pertinent only to their private relationship with God have, in fact, social consequences. Nor can moral decisions be determined by merely theoretical considerations; they must be based on concrete circumstances, specifically on the value and needs of other individuals and on mutual responsibility within the community.
Another important message Paul gave us is an statement of his own course. He will avoid any action that might harm another Christian. We know Paul was not just saying that but actually fulfilled with the expense of his life. Although not any one can be martyr, nor martyrdom is supposed to get promoted, we Christian do need to follow Lords command and be a true living Christian. Paul reminder and his life story give us a perfect example to follow. May Lord give us wisdom and strength to be your true followers.
in Christ,
Dan
Happy Lunar New Year. We are officially starting the year of hare. This Friday, we will discuss St. Paul's first letter to Corinthians as our first bible study the year of hare.
In chapter 8, Paul answered the question regarding meat sacrifice to idols. Essentially Paul urges them to take a communitarian rather than an individualistic view of their Christian freedom. Many decisions that they consider pertinent only to their private relationship with God have, in fact, social consequences. Nor can moral decisions be determined by merely theoretical considerations; they must be based on concrete circumstances, specifically on the value and needs of other individuals and on mutual responsibility within the community.
Another important message Paul gave us is an statement of his own course. He will avoid any action that might harm another Christian. We know Paul was not just saying that but actually fulfilled with the expense of his life. Although not any one can be martyr, nor martyrdom is supposed to get promoted, we Christian do need to follow Lords command and be a true living Christian. Paul reminder and his life story give us a perfect example to follow. May Lord give us wisdom and strength to be your true followers.
in Christ,
Dan
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