Clutching at Life’s Edges
Cheng Xingrong Assistant Professor of Old Testament Among the Old Testament prophets, the prophet Elijah was a unique figure. The scriptures describe that he did not experience physical death, and the way he died was unprecedented and unique. The uniqueness of this prophet is not only seen in his ascension into heaven in a whirlwind, accompanied by chariots of fire and horses, but also in his early days as a prophet, as recorded in 1 Kings chapter 17. This article first briefly describes the origin of the book of 1 Kings, the context and structure of Chapter 17, and then explores the interpretation of this chapter from a narrative perspective. ...
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Unworthy, Unbearable, and Unwilling
Yue Guangpu, a doctor of divinity from joking to holy words, is approaching his graduation, and he feels nothing but gratitude in his heart. My name is Yue Guangpu, from Zhengzhou, Henan. When I was born, my father hoped that I would grow up to be a servant of God. He was inspired by 1 John 1:5, "God is light," and named me Servant of Light. Therefore, "Servant of Light" actually means "Servant of Light." "Servant of God" means. When I was about seven or eight years old, in order to please my parents, I once told them: "When I graduate from middle school, instead of going to college, I will read all my father's theological books at home, and then go to the seminary." ” Unexpectedly, the prophecy came true and the joke came true. Later, I really went to study theology. Not only that, I also had the opportunity to further my studies. ...
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Theological Training in Community Living
Liang Weixin, Master of Divinity, spent six years in "Baptism" in the blink of an eye. In the first three years, I served as a co-worker in the college library and started my first service. In the next three years, I studied for the Master of Divinity course at the college and embarked on this never-ending theological journey. ...
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Grace Beyond Imagination
The friendly and unfamiliar environment of Zhang Qiuming, Master of Divinity. I still remember today three years ago. I participated in the college’s spiritual training camp with teachers and classmates from “Baptism”. At that time, I was very nervous, worried about whether I could integrate into the group of young and energetic classmates, and whether I could cope with the next three years of study, internship, and subsequent pastoral duties. ...
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Abide in Christ, Experience Companionship, and Live by Faith
In the past, Jiayi Yang, Master of Divinity, felt that studying theology full-time was far away from me. She thought that enrolling in the evening theology course for believers was serious enough. I never expected that I would be called to enter a seminary, nor did I expect that these three years of full-time theological training would turn out to be such wonderful years given to me by God. God allowed me to truly experience that He is a faithful Lord, a Lord who sympathizes with my weaknesses, understands my needs, gently shapes my life, and walks with me. ...
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Following the Gracious Guidance of God
Che Lanhua, Bachelor of Theology. Thank you Father God for allowing me to complete the Bachelor of Theology course of "Baptism in God"! Without God's grace, this would have been an impossible task. Looking back on the four years of study, I only relied on Heavenly Father’s grace and guidance to get through it smoothly. In God's time...
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Walking Together on the Path of Theological Training
Brothers and sisters are called to enter Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary to equip themselves and become faithful servants of God. How do they navigate this path of theological study? What are your thoughts and experiences? This issue of "School News" invites some graduates of the school's theology courses to share their experiences and bear witness to the Lord who walks with others.
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From Fisherman to Shepherd to Cancer Patient to Seminary Student
The Weide Wang Master of Divinity program started in 2000. God spoke to me through the words of the Bible and some experiences in my life. Because God loves me, he calls me to get closer to Him and to serve Him throughout my life. In 2004, I suffered from blood cancer. God used this terrible disease to let me know how much He loves me and asked me to learn to trust Him wholeheartedly. He made me deeply realize that no matter what kind of person I am, He will never leave me! God also gave me the courage to break through the barrier of faith and respond to His call. Today, I very much hope to enter the seminary while I am still young to equip myself well, learn to offer my best, and serve God with my life. ...
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God’s Wondrous and Abundant Love Befalls Me
Fung Kit-ying Master of Divinity Course 1. Belief in the Lord, Growth and Service When I was in primary school, I followed my teacher to Tai Kok Tsui Baptist Church and felt that the people in the church were very friendly. After I decided to believe in the Lord in middle school, I returned to the "Corner Baptism". At first, my mother opposed me, which made the church life unstable, and then stopped. In 1982, I felt very disappointed due to emotional problems and completely lost faith in people. However, I remembered that God’s love is eternal and I wanted to return to the embrace of the Lord. I was worried about my mother’s opposition, so I silently prayed to God to open a way, and promised Him: “If You lead me back to the church, I am willing to serve You in the church.”…
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