The third round of conversations of the international dialogue between Baptists and Methodists centred on “Making Disciples: Baptism and Christian Initiation”. It took place from 3-10 Feb 2016 at the Elstal Theological Seminary near Berlin, Germany. Participants (below, with German friends) discussed two Bible studies by distinguished New Testament scholars: Matthew 28 led by Walter Klaiber, […]
The socio-economic changes that have taken place in Singapore over the last few decades have truly been remarkable. However, future changes over the next few decades will be more far-reaching in terms of their depth and impact upon family and society. The prayerful Christian who spends time contemplating the future will soon realise that in […]
As Methodists we remember our genesis as a movement that posed a challenge to the religious establishment, its theology and practices. Wesley was accused of being an“enthusiast” (one who promoted emotionalism). At some of his meetings, people fainted, cried out, and leapt for joy.He preached in open air, something frowned upon by the church. He […]
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 “My heart was strangely warmed.” That’ s how John Wesley described his spiritual experience whilst at a Bible study meeting in Aldersgate Street, London, on 24 May 1738. Every […]
Crowd of small symbolic 3d figures isolated The Bible has many numbers, some symbolic and others actual, and some both. The “seven spirits of God” in Revelation (1:4; 3:1; 5:6) refers to the Holy Spirit in His perfection, while the 153 fish caught by the disciples is an actual figure (Jn 21:11). The 40 days […]
Holy Bible and a world map in the background. World missions concept. Copy space. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “mission”? Going to exotic places, climbing mountains and crossing treacherous rivers, walking through the jungles and experiencing exotic aromas in distant lands, or going to a continent where elephants and giraffe […]
Open Bible with the wind of God’s word Not in clouds mantled with thunder, nor in a fire-laced storm; Not in the rising cobra poise of a tsunami, nor in the swooping menace of a typhoon heading for landfall; Not in elected houses of governance nor in institutions of man; But in the stillness, […]
ALDERSGATE SG 2016 Don’t miss the annual keynote event of Methodists in Singapore! What can I expect? * Learning– what the Bible and John Wesley says about work * Engaging with– panellists who have real-life experiences of grappling with issues as Christians in the workplace * Reflecting– on how to be faithful to God to […]
At a young age, Goh Hood Keng was drawn to Christianity of his own accord. His parents were devout Buddhist Peranakans, who enrolled him at the Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) when he was six years old, yet enforced a daily discipline of worshipping idols at the family altar. Curious about Methodism, he attended chapel, read […]
The arena where Christ’s followers serve is outside the church, not within it. When Christians think of serving God, they often see themselves doing so in the church: as a Sunday School teacher, usher, singer in the choir, member of the various church committees, full-time worker, etc. This narrow perspective turns the church into an […]
