Heralds Digest

There is always a limit to the level of endurance to persecution; that if carefully presented in court of law, provocative conduct can be defended to justify acquittal, mitigated sentence, or a conviction of a lesser charge. If the confidence of Christian Jews in the book of Hebrews was apparently been provoked by the treatment received about 2,000 ago, the trend about the hope of the second coming of Christ among today's Christians may not be unexpected. Many, in the past, were deceived to prepare for Christ's coming; but were disappointed after they have been robbed of their fortune. The danger now is that many Christians have become passive about the coming of the Lord, trying to avoid the current wave of possible exploitation. However, Jesus will come back as He has promised. He did not provide more than signs to prepare saints of His coming. But right from the bible days, Christians have accessed trends and expected Christ to have come. While today's signs are sending ...

The scene at the Garden in the beginning was quiet. The first half of Man was separated from his second half, apparently for liberality of idealism, and lack of total submission to the counsel of a friendly God. Then the lonely enemy finds the weaker spot of prey in the second half; and the end was the fall of the total Man. The experience of the fall was devastating on all of God's creation. The Creator also was not spared. For the Son of God had to be sacrificed for atonement. That Man may be free from the captivity of sin and Satan. Now here comes the twist: The first fall led God into a rescue mission; but the second fall will lead Him into a revenge mission! " It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God ". The steam of rebellion against the kingdom of God is gathering; and the team of God's enemy is growing aggressively. Who would rescue Man whose refuge is being shifted from the provision of God's grace? The righteous Son of God will retu...

Diverse twists to perspectives and list of celebrity supporting the proposed apocalyptic event on December 21, 2012 are growing as the clock ticks. The date represents the end-intercept of the Mayan calendar on the Gregorian calender. While the events in present world are consistent with signs of the last days, as the Lord Jesus Christ teaches, the prediction of a concise date is inconsistent with the Scriptures. Although the alertness in the present season makes sense, the diverse focus of believers is troublesome. Looking ahead for the end necessitates making consistent preparation. Like the foolish brides in the story of the virgin brides, many are consistently living daily without grace. Astronomy and the study of ancient beliefs have demonstrated the power of human knowledge. The increase in this power is supported by the Scriptures; but all are warned that graceless commitment to the use of knowledge is disastrous. The most important event should not be the end of civilization, ...

Ink prints on conventional blackboard possess an enduring impression, compared to the soft touch of today's innovative blackboards for learning, collaboration and communication among students and instructors. Blackboard academic suite is a widespread e-Education platform, designed to enable educational innovation everywhere by connecting people and technology. The gain in the speed of developing blackboards comes with the loss of impression. Unsaved prints can be easily editted and deleted, unless backup arrangements are carefully followed. The final solution to the sin problem is the printing of God's word on the tables of human heart. However, advances in learning are responsible for the flow of God's word from hearts to heads. God's word still refines and changes lives today; but changed lives cannot endure without continuing in His word. As the common battle ground, a consistent, contrite heart is important, if God's word must be retained. This would be a heart ...

Freedom from danger and treat is good, but the world cannot guarantee this provision for anyone. Many plans for development and advancement have been truncated because of the risk involved. Although strategic planning and risk mitigation measures are greatly recommended, the risk of danger cannot be eliminated. Unlike the system of the world, the saving grace of the Lord is guaranteed to last for ever, as long as dwelling in the provided secret place is not compromised. The world could only boost of this kind of unrestricted salvation during the millenium reign of Christ. Being limited by personal will, the only disclaimer to God's protection, eternal salvation is completely different from eternal security. Only those that dwell in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The author of our eternal salvation is not restricted by any of the physical, economical, and material instabilities. Anyone who retains His promises would never suffer loss;...

Until the advent of voice recorder, spoken words lack the necessary commitment on the speaker. Evidences were built on at least two or three witnesses, preferably with higher authority included. And promises require the swearing of an oath, in order to become biding on the issuer of the oath. Being the highest in power and authority, the Almighty God establishes the concept of oath with reference to His promise. God and His promise are two unchangeable entities that seals His commitments with His people. As the Promise of God, Jesus came and broke the veil of partition; throwing open the access to the presence of God. All the promises of God have been consistent; none has ever failed. Those who believe the promises of God may need patience while waiting for the performance of His words, the Promise is life and hope; He never failed and will not fail anyone whose confidence remain consistent. Unlike all the programmes or agenda of the world, God and His Promise are not subject to change...

Have you ever submitted to the will of an authority, but later felt like you are on your own during the implementation of that will? When all, including the one at the centre of the authority, disowned or withdraw their supports for any course of action; the actor's decision to continue with the course will require urgent review. True obedience is therefore far from "call and response", using the example of Jesus' submission to the will of the Father. That the Son of Man learnt obedience by His experience at the Garden of Gethsemane is quiet revealing. It was the will of the Father to sacrifice the Son, because of Father's love for the world; but the choice of the cross is totally the Son, because of Son's love for the world. True obedience stay consistent to the end, inspite of the unforeseen circumstances; even when no support is received. Encouragement from others is good, when a man faces the challenge that comes with doing the will of the Lord. Although m...