HKBTS Fifty-fifth Anniversary Celebration

God has led "Baptism" into its fifty-fifth year. The fifty-fifth anniversary of the hospital is a time to bow down humbly and once again count the Lord’s grace. The last issue of "House News" reported that our hospital held a thanksgiving service for its 55th anniversary on the afternoon of March 18. We are grateful to the many supporters and donors who have been working with our school for many years and came to the WA campus that day to express our gratitude and praise together with the teachers and students of the school. ...
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Thoughts on Old Testament Ethics

Wong Fook-Kwong Associate Professor of Old Testament Ethics is an interdisciplinary subject in nature. For example, when discussing the issue of abortion, in addition to having sufficient knowledge of philosophy, sociology, and biblical teachings, you also need to have a certain understanding of pregnancy and childbirth. Similarly, when discussing some issues in gene therapy, in addition to having an understanding of the disciplines being studied, one must also understand the various sciences involved. Old Testament ethics is a field of ethics that examines the values, assumptions, and practices of the Old Testament to see how they relate to issues facing people today. The name "Old Testament Ethics" does not mean that other disciplines are ignored; it simply means that today's issues are discussed from an Old Testament perspective. Academically speaking, discussing ethics in this way would lead to the problem of "mistaking the era" because the Old Testament era and the present era are inherently incomparable. However, the existence and practical legitimacy of Old Testament ethics are theological: God's word transcends time, culture, and geography. ...
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The Focus of Life

The reflection in the first paragraph of the book "The Purpose-Driven Life" by Chen Zhihu, a first-year Taoist master's program, is: The focus of life is not on you! Having believed in the Lord for more than 20 years, my faith tells me that the focus of life is not on personal achievements or money, but on God’s will, sent by Him to accomplish what He wants to accomplish in my life. God has a unique intention and plan for every believer. Therefore, every believer should search carefully and think carefully about God’s arrangements and guidance in his life. This is not a momentary acceptance, but a review of the entire journey of life, reflection and interpretation with heart, so as to understand His best intentions. ...
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An Academic Exchange Trip to Zhejiang and Shanghai: A Reflection of Culture and Faith

Master of Divinity student Zhou Peishan thanks the Kong Xianshao Doctoral Research Fund for providing me with the opportunity to go to Hangzhou and Shanghai with classmates Lin Nuoxin and He Zhiyong from November 29 to December 2 last year under the leadership of Vice President Cao Weitong. , visited local Zhejiang University, Fudan University and Zhejiang Theological Seminary to share and exchange with domestic professors and students. In the process of academic exchanges, I realized that domestic teachers and students pay attention to deep humanistic spirits such as world view, view of people, view of truth and values. On the other hand, during the entire trip, I realized that the way of life and thinking represented by consumer culture and market economy are permeating the country and posing a long-term threat to the humanistic spirit they care about. This academic exchange and cultural inspection not only broadened my horizons, but also caused me to think about the cultures of China and Hong Kong from the perspective of Christian faith. ...
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I Have Enough Money to Spend

An interview with classmate Liu Yuqiang and sister Lin Xiurong about the unforgettable words of "I am enough" more than ten years ago. It turns out that this sentence has always remained in Xiurong's heart. Yuqiang, who was studying business administration, chose to serve in a Christian organization after graduation. At that time, he didn't mind the meager salary and once said to Xiurong with satisfaction: "I am enough!"...
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With Two Ministers in the Family

Interview with classmate Fang Zhiqiang and sister Huang Ruiping. One weekend in June 2004, Zhiqiang returned to Hong Kong from Dongguan. He and his wife Ruiping reviewed God’s leading and calling in the past period. On that day, his search for more than a year finally came to an end. He was willing to respond to God’s call and prepared to enter the seminary to receive training and serve as a preacher throughout his life. ...
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“The Whole Family” Studies in the Seminary

In recent years, many brothers and sisters who have applied for admission are married. When the college meets them, it will also meet their spouses at the same time. This is because we believe that giving is not a one-way street. How do their families support theological students when they are studying hard? What struggles and difficulties will you face? What did their family pay, and how did they experience God’s favor? ...
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