When you hear your own doctoral supervisor--and now your boss--preach about the power of the cross of Christ against today's culture of foolishness, it is indescribably touching. Yesterday (Apr 2, 2024), Dr. Stanley E. Porter spoke from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 at McMaster Divinity College's last chapel service of the Winter term. His sermon really got … Continue reading The Culture of Stupidity
Christ Alone
"When I look at myself, I don't see how I can be saved. But when I look at Jesus, I don't see how I can be lost." Martin Luther "It’s by Jesus’ meritorious life and his substitutionary death that we can stand in the presence of a holy God." R. C. Sproul
A Need for Closure, Paul, and Judaism
According to Kruglanski and Freund's interesting article, the notion of “need for closure” refers to “the need to have some knowledge on a given topic, any knowledge as opposed to confusion and ambiguity” (450; emphasis mine). What they claim is nothing new because we human beings, by default, tend to avoid ambiguity. The authors' contribution … Continue reading A Need for Closure, Paul, and Judaism
就任式礼拝 (2023年7月23日)
On July 23, 2023, in the presence of God, I entered into a covenant relationship with グレーストロント日本語教会 (Grace Toronto Japanese Church). I don't have words that can describe the ruthless grace God pours upon me, a hideous wicked sinner; he judged me faithful and has appointed me to his service (1 Tim 1:12). So, when … Continue reading 就任式礼拝 (2023年7月23日)
Paul gave his life for the gospel of Christ
Second Timothy is the last letter Paul penned. He probably wrote it while waiting for his execution. Paul writes, "For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth … Continue reading Paul gave his life for the gospel of Christ