Opinion

“May they all be one, just as, Father, you are in me and I am in you, so that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me.” John 17:21 (New Jerusalem Bible)   On my way to church one Sunday morning, I decided to count how […]

Apart from the doctrine of the Trinity, the tenet of the faith that has also attracted much controversy and debate is Christology (the doctrine or study of Christ). In this series, we have briefly examined Ebionitism (p13 MM May 2013) and Arianism (p11 MM Dec 2013), two Christological heresies that in their own ways registered […]

… But many find themselves now having to balance a “double shift” of work and home duties. On one hand, they are expected to fulfil their traditional roles. On the other, at least in Singapore, they are to be part of the workforce and contribute to nation-building. Women in our modern society have to balance […]

  Love Jesus demonstrated God’s love; By leaving His home above; Exchanging His sovereignty; For a life of humility; To serve and forgive, And to die that we might live. Love is more than empty speech, Lofty ideals that we teach; More than faith and prophecy; Or understanding mystery; More than the costly price, Of […]

… Pelagianism was a heresy in the “classical” sense because it was a curious and ultimately harmful amalgam of truth and error. In A.D. 400, Pelagius, a native of Ireland, arrived in Rome and began to promote his philosophy of self-determination that gave rise to one of the most enduring controversies in the history of […]

If we are to make resolutions for the new year, we could consider once again following the instructions in the General Rules. This will be of great help to us as we continue to evidence our faith in our lives. The latest edition of The Book of Discipline of the Methodist Church in Singapore (BOD) […]

… I suggest that we at least do what common market practices inherently try to get us not to do – to think and take moral responsibility for our decisions however uncomfortable it may feel. Common market practices are those practices that are accepted as normal and are generally useful to make complex situations simple for […]

At the cusp of a new year, I pause at the hallway lined with many doors. There is the door of new beginnings, departing from the zones of the familiar, along uncharted pathways novel, fortuitous, with unanticipated pitfalls leading upland or down slippery slopes.There is the door of new relationship, enticing, alluring that could bring […]

…“None of the great ‘heretics’ of the history of dogma have borne this name so unjustly as Nestorius.” Nestorius, the Bishop of Constantinople, is arguably one of the most controversial figures in the history of Christian theology. A student of the revered Antiochene theologian Theodore of Mopsuestia, Nestorius strongly affirmed the deity of the Son […]

… there is no “quick and efficient” way to walk with another person through the vicissitudes of life. Afew months ago, I attended a conference in Port Dickson and asked the organisers to help me arrange my return journey. They suggested I take the train from Seremban; a journey scheduled to take about six and […]

  Sheltering God, your protection for us is made known in images of rock and mountain, wings and arms, tent and fold. A protection that makes us feel safe, secure, and confident – with knowledge and assurance that removes our vulnerability, and our loneliness, our fears and our doubts. You have promised to be a […]

  “The quiet time is not just a nice suggestion: it is a vital necessity for a child of God. It is absolutely essential for Christian growth and maturity.” These words, written by Pastor Rick Warren in his book How to have a meaningful Quiet Time, emphasise the importance of setting aside time every day […]