Imagine traveling from Canada to, say, Japan by a paper plane. It is impossible. We need a passenger jet. Even with it, it will take more than ten hours. Imagine then you're flying from Toronto to Tokyo with your friends. One of them--let's call him Tom--however, shows up at the airport with a bag of … Continue reading Arrogant Sin of Rejecting Christ
The Certificate of Debt Canceled
Frankly, I am heavy hearted. No matter how hard I may try to make ends meet, this summer looks quite unpromising with the rent, various bills, auto insurance, and most of all, the outstanding due of my tuition for 2021-2022. This, however, is a perfect teachable moment for myself: Ask this "What if" question: What … Continue reading The Certificate of Debt Canceled
Sin (罪)
Who likes to talk about sin? None. Because it makes us uncomfortable. I think that the Apostle Paul was adamant in discussing the sin issue that severed us from God. Sin is not a popular topic and it never has been. It, however, seems to me that both "New Perspective on Paul" and "Paul within … Continue reading Sin (罪)
Mysterious Centrality of Faith
Romans 3:22 (Codex Sinaiticus) Romans 3:22 is a condensate of the Apostle Paul's gospel; he compresses Christianity into this eleven-word construction: δικαιοσύνη δὲ θεοῦ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς πάντας τοὺς πιστεύοντας "God’s righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe" Romans 3:22 shows that faith is central in Christianity. Faith is also … Continue reading Mysterious Centrality of Faith
George Floyd’s Death: Race and the Gospel
I am a middle-aged Asian male. I have lived in five different countries and visited many more. My cross-cultural experience has shown me that my Asian complexion and eyes can sometimes be a target for belittling and mocking. So I think I know what it means to live ignored and occasionally despised for how I … Continue reading George Floyd’s Death: Race and the Gospel