What is TRUTH!

"Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all." (John 18:38)

"What is Truth?" This question is a very vital question everyone of us has to ask ourselves and that requires an answer... Though Christianity offers a claim of what is truth, others or the world also declares its truth claims... and reality is that these two truth claims goes directly against each other, the truth claims of Jesus Christ and the truth claims of the world... therefore one is truly the truth, the other is nothing more but a lie, displaying itself like truth.

Well, surely I may be portrayed as bias, since I am indeed a Christian. But to give more (if it be possible to make it more clearer) understanding, the reason why I say that there are only two truth claims: that of Christianity, which the Bible declares, the other, the world's truth claims including other religious, political and social or even philosophical claims. Only Biblical Christianity, makes a clear statement that it is only and all about God or the Lord Jesus Christ being THE TRUTH, Who is worth following and obeying, whereas the other truth claims will point to SELF, I, ME, MY WORK, MY DOING, MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, MY KNOWLEDGE, MY WISDOM, MY UNDERSTANDING, MY EXPERIENCE, etc... etc... etc... And that includes the so called "Christian Sects" who still adds up works of self...

Well, I'm sure people most likely will not understand what I'm saying here or maybe mock me for what I'm saying but I pray that people will hear what I'm saying and that they would understand. Well, my goal is to at least make people understand what I've seen, heard and understood and even experienced and make the invitation for others to believe it or not with what the Bible or the Word of God is declaring, because even the Word of God says in I Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." In other words, with OUR OWN knowledge or wisdom, God's spiritual wisdom or knowledge becomes foolish to us, LEST His Spirit work, the Holy Spirit, Who indwells True Christians (1 Corinthians 6:19), gives clear understanding to His every Word. I said "True" because in reality, even Jesus Himself declares there will be "false Christians" (See Matthew 7:21-23).

That's the reality of the Word of God, the Bible. And if man will see this as truth, that would be the reality of this world. So we see a great battle between The Bible's Truth Claims vs. The World's Truth Claims. And in reality, if there is a "Truth" there is a "False" or there is a "Lie". The Bible stands only on One Truth, being the Lord Jesus Christ, the other having so many different kinds of truth, but the Bible sees it as "all but lie". We can see that in Matthew 7:13-14, and paraphrasing it "Broad is the way that leads unto death, narrow is the way that leads unto life." And that Narrow way IS the Lord Jesus Christ, which the world will see as worthless or nothing more but a lie. So in all these things we should understand there is indeed a battle for Truth and the question "what is really really real that is worth believing?" is worth answering...

Though at times, people often mix things up, seemingly they are both the same or as if there is no difference, but are not. Because the Word of God says, there shall be people professing to be wise but are foolish in the eyes of God, them who will change God's Truth into a lie (Romans 1:20-32). Another reality is that even when conversion takes place to a person or when a person becomes a Christian, it is not automatic that the person becomes mature and  knows-it-all. A Christian will still continue to fight the battle of truth and lies. For a truth, even Christians can be deceived by the traditions of man and the teachings of the world (Colossians 2:8). One thing we should really be very watchful as a Christian, is the enemy's strategies of deception, we Christians are prone of it, we are not immune to it. We can be harmed, destroyed and become unusable by God Almighty when we are deceived by it.

But a Christian need not to fret, for a Christian should know, he is standing on the truth. It just requires that we Christian ought to be diligent and responsible in making our stand worthy and firm. 1 Peter 3:15 says be always ready to stand and give an answer to our reason of hope that is in Christ Jesus whenever someone asks or challenges us the faith we take hold on to, the faith in Christ Jesus!

But surely standing for the truth and the faith we hold so dear, has its difficulties. Because surely we will be challenged, we will be hated and we will be seen as enemies, like our Master the Lord Jesus Christ. The servant can not be greater than the Master (John 13:16). It really requires great courage to stand for the truth! And the hardest is when we live what we really believe. Most often we Christians fail on this category "Living what we really believe!" Let me sight just a great example that even Christ Himself reminded of His disciples or His followers. The rebuke of the Lord Jesus Christ with regards to "worry" (Matthew 6:25-31). Indeed, why do we worry? if we really believe we have a God Almighty, the Great Provider, the All Knowing and All Powerful, why do we still worry indeed? Though it doesn't mean we ought not to work any more, but the fact that we do work and still worry for the future is like a big question on what faith indeed do we have to our God Almighty?

 It is interesting the Lord Jesus Christ pointed out this small thing. How much more on the other parts of what we believe of God? Him being our refuge, our strength, our help in times of need? And what of our evangelism? do we simply tend to neglect the Great Commission God has given to us as a Christian? A great misconception I believe is that the Great Commission is only for the Pastors or Workers of the Lord, but the truth? Christ gave this Commandment to the Church, the Christians! Not the few of the Christians but the whole of the Christian Realm or the believers in Jesus Christ. Yet how is it that our perspectives on the Great Commission has changed?

Now, I've shared so much on the Christian perspectives and struggles, let me get back to the battle of truth and lies. I must say though that this battle is too big and too enormous for me to share and discuss things but I really would like to promote a video to be seen and hear of all the arguments and discussions. The video series of "The Truth Project". But in reality, these are just few things that would declare much truth or the reality of this spiritual battle. And in honesty, the greatest battle of Christianity vs. other beliefs is that of the belief on "Evolution." I say belief, because reality? it is still a "theory" and never has been made as a "law" of science. Even many Scientists knows this already and yet the truth is being hidden, being covered up and the lie being promoted as truth which is NOT!

Let me share one of my arguments which wasn't probably shared by anyone else (though I am not sure if there is someone who has this same understanding). Let me ask this question, "If evolution - the idea of evolving to be made better - is true, why then does people have to wear clothes?" I'm sure you'll laugh at this simple question. But if you'll have to understand the animals have their protective skins, furs, etc. Why would we humans not adapt or evolve into something that we don't need clothes? You see in all honesty, we need clothes because of course we need protection, and I'm sure of this, we need it because we feel shame if we are naked. And if I would take that note, is it not that that's one of the actual feeling and understanding of Adam and Eve when they sinned against God? Evolution HAS NO REAL ARGUMENT OR EXPLANATION WHY WE NEED CLOTHES, when in fact if evolution was and is true, WE SHOULDN'T NEED CLOTHES NO MORE. Because? We should have evolved already to fit in the environment. Probably people will say, we have an "evolved intelligent mind" to do that... but that would create more questions. How did  that come about? why are the apes and others didn't have that evolved mind? And why is it that there are only one kind of human race who have this kind of Intelligence? why can't there be those what we see in TV's, another kind having intelligence but having a big nose or an Aqua man kind of people? These and many questions man has to answer if Evolution was true.

Actually, if you'd watch the "Truth Project", there it explains that "Evolution" has no real basis and it's founding arguments are already abolished, YET? We wonder why it is still being promoted or being taught and being propagated. People will say it is science, when in fact many and even professing non-believer of Christ Scientist, sees it as not a "law" or see it as foolish.

And still God's Word never changed its Words and can still stand up, up to this day to declare Its TRUTH enough to answer these questions. And can even answer the question why people will not believe in this TRUTH. What an Amazing Word of God! These are my thoughts and understanding which I believe is shared by all Bible and Jesus Believing Christians. And I hope other non-believers will see this light and understanding be upon them and that they will see, there is only ONE TRUTH, and that is Christ Jesus!

Knowing and doing God's Will

It has always been a question I've heard and also have been my personal question every now and then... Though I must say God has already revealed His answer to this question. But how come I always ask this question?

Well I think 1) We are still in our fleshly being cursed by sin. Romans 7:15 says "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do."... There is still a battle within a Christian, who even if given his life or surrendered his life, the battle does not end 'till death comes; 'till we are separated from our fleshly bodies. 2) our fellow brethren too gives a factor. The biggest factor when it comes to others, is that, there is none who gives a great example, a life example of how does one know and follow the will of God... if there are, they are rare! So few, that at times nobody even notice or even appreciate.. or simply we often do not care... Much more hardest is when those people whom you expect to be examples, falter or fail in fulfilling the Will of God. The craziest idea I believe at this period of time when it comes to God's Will is that Christian thinks God's Will is a Trial-and-Error test. Well, they will try things and see if everything works well, they will conclude that, that is God's Will!!! But if I would look at God's Word... NEVER has the Word of God declare such! God's Will has always been revealed in His Word, or often He instructs us always of what to do, and gives us the choice of obeying and following His Will.

I must say, there are those people who would claim, that God's Will which is revealed on His Word is only for the general mass of Christians. Whereas, Christians are looking for the specific Will of God for themselves. Well, surely God's Word has not given any specifics for every Christians... But I honestly believe God has given an instruction for that and also I believe God still allows His people to choose whether they would obey it or not. Though people would probably debate on this matter, but anyway, let the Word of God speak, if it must.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Romans 12:2, KJV)

"Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." (Psalm 37:4, KJV)

These verses have really captured my eyes in understanding God's Will. There are those who might agree, there may be some who does not. But anyway, first thing is first. Knowing God's Will I believe starts from the heart of God.... If indeed we want to know His will for us, then let us start with Him and not with us or with others or with any other options or chances. Start with God's Heart. What is His delight? What is His desire? You see even the Word of God says "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jer. 17:9)... Therefore our heart is not the main focus or starting point of every decision we ought to make if we really really really want to know and do the will of God... It has to start with God's heart. Psalm 37:4 isn't actually about our desires, but it starts with God's desires. If we just simply learn to align our heart with His heart... then surely we'll know His heart and God will honour that which we desire, cause from the start we aligned our desire to His. Perhaps one might ask, how then can we align our heart with God's heart. I believe we do that by knowing Him, His nature, His Character... Who is He in our lives. When we get to know and understand His ways, His principles, then we will know to align our heart to His'.
And of course, knowing Him is not actually automatic. It has a process and it can start by reading and studying His Word.

The wrong thinking though of this world or this generation is that, we often and always think "Success" equals "God's Will". And often, we think "success" equals "Material possession" or "fame" or "profession" or "being on top-of-the-world"... I read one article which also shares this perspective that we, even Christians, are hooked up with the thinking that we are "blessed" if we have "this" and "that" and "those"... which pertains to material things... material gains... never to think that the eternal life we possess as Christians are really really really "great blessings." We are indeed captured in the mind set of this world. And that's Romans 12:2 warns us about. That we are not to be conformed (syn. adapt, follow, comply, agree, etc..) with this world.

Why can't we see that? Why can't we see that day by day, we tend to be easily conform to this world, to the system of this world, on how this world works? previously I've shared something about faith vs. the thinking of this world on "survival"... A concept I believe which the evolution theory started. And now? everytime I see things on God's perspective, I really see a big difference.. I mean... If we really believe we have a God Who is ALL POWERFUL, ALL PRESENT and ALL KNOWING... Why indeed do we worry? it's a very simple illustration Jesus Himself has been teaching... "Why worry?" It doesn't mean we stop working or something, since labor itself God has instituted from the beginning, but why indeed do we add worry to it? And at times, we are even motivated by the things others possess... so easily are we persuaded and deceived... When in reality, we don't actually need these things to live... "games? entertainments? media?" Aren't these more of robbers of our time? instead of spending time with our love ones or family members?

Sometimes I wonder, if Christians really mean on looking or finding and knowing God's Will and obey it... When day by day, I find people, even myself moved by the idea or thought that "I have to do this because this is what the world or the system ought for me to do." And yet, we think we want to do God's Will.

VBS (Investigation Destination) 2014 for Outreaches

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This video was made to thank all those who've helped in one way or the other... named or unnamed, recorded or unrecorded, listed or unlisted! Thank you!!!

May God return the blessings a thousand folds as thou hast been a blessing to those whom thou hast ministered. Indeed your labor will not be in vain in the Lord (I Cor. 15:58).



With the help of the Loakan Baptist Church, The Living Word Fundamental Baptist Church, Gumatdang Christian Fellowship, even by individuals and sister churches, there were 4 places that a Vacation Bible School was held.. Namely at Beckel, Cobabeng, Guisset and Gumatdang... all sites within the Benguet Province.

Three of these places have already had their VBS experience last year, whereas Cobabeng, had a refresher of what VBS is all about. We've heard there were past VBS held at Cobabeng but it was probably almost 5 years or so that it never had a VBS.

VBS for the outreaches started with Beckel, held last April 28-30, a three-day VBS with morning and afternoon sessions. From last year's experience, the population of kids jumped from the highest number of 43 to  almost 48 kids. Whereas the average number of kids was from 33 going to the average of 40 kids. Indeed Praise the Lord for the number of kids He has given and it is our prayer that indeed the gospel of Christ was planted amongst their hearts.

The next VBS was held from May 6-8 at Cobabeng. The VBS there was un-expected nor explicitly planned or I mean had a detailed plan. We went their by faith expecting a number of 50 kids and allotting extra 10 kids as emergency plan but alas! God has provided us almost 70+ kids. It started about almost 50+ kids which grew then up to the maximum of 78 kids.. It averaged to about 70 kids or ended with 72 kids. Through it all God was amazing and all knowing! Even with our failures and inconsistency still God has sustained us and enabled us to fulfil our tasks of teaching and sharing the gospel of Christ. It is indeed our desire that once again the seed of the gospel of Christ was planted in the hearts of the kids even with their parents. For we believe once the seed of the gospel of Christ was planted, it will be still God's ways or provision that it shall grow according to His will and purpose. We also pray that soon, believers here (Cobabeng) would be strengthened and established in their Faith in Christ and that soon they shall learn, know and obey the Will of God... The Will of the Father....

The next VBS was held from May 12-15 where two places simultaneously started and held their VBS having of different date of graduation. Guisset had a VBS from May 12-14 only, whereas Gumatdang VBS was held from May 12-15. This posed a different challenge and a different means of ministering. We had to form two groups to cater to the teaching force for each place. Guisset VBS was blessed with enough teaching force but the challenge was to teach the teachers be a better teacher and be a blessing to the kids. Young people from the place were coordinated to be of help in teaching while teachers from Loakan B.C. became critical observers and trainers as well for these new teachers to be. Two goals have to be met, primarily to teach the young people in Guisset to be effective and productive teacher of the Word of God. As instructed and taught in 2 Timothy 2:2... teaching others who are able to teach others also. And, of course to teach kids and share to them the Gospel of Christ, as well as for their parents. Kids from the place have somewhat been almost the same as last year, though God has increased it having an average of 35 kids from last year to 40 kids now... I believe the highest number of kids reached to 43 kids.

Gumatdang somewhat had their own struggles as well. For they lacked teachers and volunteers to help teaching the kids. But praise God, He gives strength, endurance, courage, and even provides additional helpers to help if in need. The blessing perhaps is that the number of kids also increased from last year's consistent number of 27-28 to 40+... The VBS ended having 42 kids as well. Indeed challenges to build and help even the teachers to grow from, while they help other kids to grow as well. Still the desire that salvation be upon the kids as well as their parents continue to be a burden.

Therefore all these VBS is done and finished by faith and by His grace. Having been also helped by people who gave their open hands and arms in whatever help they could give or provide, and therefore they too become a blessing.

With all these things... To  God be the Glory!!!

Loakan Baptist Church Easter Cantata 2014

Good News of the Cross!
April 20, 2014
An Easter Musical with songs collected over the years... =)
Loakan Baptist Church

Here are the videos of the Cantata! enjoy and be blessed! =)

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Father, Forgive Them

"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

And they parted his raiment, and cast lots." (Luke 23:34)

Meditating upon this verse and understanding why Jesus Christ said this, it has indeed added and deepen my knowledge, more of what we Christians ought to be and do. This verse indeed has been many times used by preachers and teachers. Surely, if we are Christians, this verse is very familiar.

Within this verse we understand that Jesus Christ is our mediator or our intercessor.... He intercedes for man, esp. us Christians who is His own. He is the Mediator between God and man. John 14:6 says "Jesus IS the way, the truth, and the life; NO MAN comes to the Father, BUT BY ME". There is no one else, no other roads that leads to God but Christ. 

With this verse, we also understand that when the Lord Jesus Christ mediates or intercedes for us, God the Father answers His prayer... And that God forgives! As we know, when God forgives, He no longer remembers it nor will it ever be used for bribery or something. Our sin is totally annihilated erased in His mind when God forgives.

But this verse is totally unusual for the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ prayed or interceded not for His people... but for those who have wronged Him... Those who accused Him falsely, mocked and spit upon Him, beat Him, whipped and lashed Him until His flesh are cut, pierced His hand and feet; Those who crucified Him. He interceded for them! But why?

First off, as bible scholars would say, it is the fulfilment of the prophecy written in Isaiah 53:12... "... and made intercession for the transgressors." That is the reason why. But I don't think it's just that! I mean literally praying for those who crucified Him only. I believe there is something we need to understand. You see a question came to my mind, "What if Jesus did not intercede for them?" Of course He wouldn't be able to fulfil this prophecy in Isaiah. And it would be possible that those who crucified Him might be all dead in just an instant (like that of Ananaias and Sapphira). But much more than that, is that we might not have, what we call "Salvation." If I am to understand, all man-kind's sin is actually the reason why Jesus was crucified. We are part of those who crucified Him on the cross, because of our sin! And we are also one of those transgressors of whom Jesus is interceding before God the Father. Therefore I believe, the moment a sinner or an unbelieving soul repents and confesses to the Lord Jesus Christ, then the Lord intercedes for him before the Father, by which forgiveness is given.

Now that we understand Jesus is our intercessor before the Father, now what? or what then? I mean, what does this principle teach us or make a realization for us? or what or how then should we respond? what effect is this to us? Surely, number one should be thankfulness! We will be very much thankful to God and to the Lord Jesus Christ! Much more these words will follow... Worship, Magnify, Priase, Adore, Honor and Glorify... All pertaining to the One Worthy of it.

But there is another one we should take note of... A response that the Lord Jesus Christ has been teaching as well, giving commandment to it that we ought to obey. And this response we often neglect or even always fail to fulfil. That is, on how then do we respond to others, especially to those who have wronged us, our enemies to be exact. You see more than our praise and adoration to the One worthy, what Jesus Christ did was also a call for us who believe on Him to do the same.

Do you not remember Jesus said "Love your enemies"? Do you not remember Him saying, "Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them. If one slaps you on the right, give him your left. If they throw a stone at you, give them bread."? These were His commandments and He did not only gave this commandment but set Himself as the greatest example of all. He did what He said... He lived in His life what He taught. Now the challenge is left to us. How about us? Can we not obey our Lord's commandments? Are these words nothing more but show off? I don't think so... If these words were nothing more than words, and has no meaning, a design just to make things unique in the Bible, then those words would become nothing more but LIES... and there would be no Truth in it. And if it is a lie, then the Lord Jesus Christ would be a liar. BUT NOT! He is not a liar. 

Oh how often... how is it that we fall and fail in obeying this commandment. When someone have wronged us, we tend to make ALL things about that person so negative including all things connected to that person; We do not want to be acquainted. And we shut the door!... But can we not remember, that WE WERE GOD'S ENEMIES.... We wronged the Lord Jesus Christ so often, and yet HE LAID HIS LIFE FOR US, even interceded for us before the Father so that we could gain mercy in God's sight. Why indeed do we fail to do like as unto our Lord and Master Jesus Christ? We become nothing more like the one servant Jesus Christ talked about. The servant whom his master have forgiven of his debt and yet the servant wouldn't forgive the one who also is indebted to him.

Now here is another verse we ought to read and understand. 

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." (Matthew 5:43-45)

Take note of the last verse, it says "...That ye may be the children of your Father." You see, doing what the Lord Jesus Christ asked us to do is actually an evidence we are His children, God's children. And if we do not, what then are we?

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"Jesus Christ died for you, won't you die for others too?" -- r.e.c.