In ancient China, during the Han dynasty, there was a scholar called Kong Rong (孔融). Kong Rong was a very intelligent son, well-known for his love and respect for his siblings. Kong Rong had five elder brothers and one younger brother. When he was four years old, Kong...
One of the controversies that led to Constantine calling for the Council of Nicaea was the issue about Arius and his doctrine regarding the divinity of Jesus, namely Arianism.1) So what is Arianism, and how did it change the history of Christianity? The Divinity of...
Meaningless! King Solomon, the third king of Israel, was the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. He lived from 1010 to 931 B.C., and became known for his great wisdom, wealth and power beyond any kings. Yet, why did this King, who was the envy of the...
Galatians 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to...
Have you ever received a gift from someone? Or perhaps, have you ever prepared a gift for someone—someone who mattered to you; someone important to you? You must have racked your brain, spending hours and efforts to prepare the perfect gift. From the colour of the...
How important is water? Can humans or animals live without water? 75% of the planet earth, on which we are living, is covered by water bodies, such as oceans, seas and rivers. However, only 0.003% of these water bodies are safe for human consumption. 60 to 70% of an...
