WHETTING YOUR THEOLOGICAL APPETITE

Read on to understand why I want to promote theological education.  These days, theological schools offer online classes via Zoom and other platforms, making theological education more accessible. There are a variety of programmes available (www.mbts.org.my). To register, simply fill out the form here: MBTS Registration . I have particularly enjoyed the Old Testament and New Testament modules I’ve completed over the past eight years. Looking back, I should have started much earlier. Now, as I pursue my doctoral programme with MBTS, I’d like to share some of the programmes they have organised. Theological schools play a crucial role in equipping even lay leaders, especially in teaching and preaching ministries. This has been evident in how I now unpack the book of Romans using an approach I had never previously experimented with, as I seek to contextualise the word of God to our local community of believers and make the Bible easily understood by ordinary believers.  You will a...

  At Seremban Life Assembly  Unpacking the book of Romans (part 1) March 9, 2025 Unpacking the book of Romans (part 2) May 4, 2025 Post Script:  Please read this for the sake of greater clarity in my efforts to unpack the book of Romans: In part 2 of Romans, I intended to emphasise that the Law of God is spiritual and good. However, its standards surpass human ability to bring us into a right relationship with God.  Righteousness based on obedience to God's laws remains unattainable, as our sinful nature ultimately prevails, leaving us condemned under the law of sin and death. At the Kairos moment, God intervened, sending Christ to pay the debt of our sins. As a result, we are no longer bound by the law of Moses, which cannot restore our relationship with God—we are now under grace. If we respond to God's grace in faith, accepting the gift of righteousness freely offered through Christ, secured by His blood shed on the cross, we will no longer face condemnation. Inst...