All articles by Jack Sin
He is pastor of Sovereign Hope Bible-Presbyterian Ministry and an adjunct lecturer at Biblical Reformed Seminary Yangon, Myanmar, and Indian Reformed Biblical Seminary, Bangalore.
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By Jack Sin
Article
November 2018
Articles > Ecclesiological & Pastoral
Discerning and obeying God’s will
Many today seek guidance over such things as work, education, employment and financial planning. But Christians have an omniscient and omnipresent Consultant, ever ready to help us when we call on him. Paul warns us in Ephesians 5:15–17: ‘See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because…
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By Jack Sin
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March 2018
Articles > Ecclesiological & Pastoral
Solving conflicts in the home
We have an announcement to make — today, our families and marriages are under siege. Good communication and conflict resolution are important in a healthy and edifying marriage and home life, but are they missing in ours? Marital disagreements may occur for various reasons. There can be unrealistic expectations of our spouse, or the…
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By Jack Sin
News
October 2017
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Singapore – Bible Presbyterian churches remember the Reformation
From 9-12 August, about 800 people from many Bible Presbyterian (BP) churches and more than 10 countries, gathered together for a conference to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The conference was organised by nine BP churches from Singapore and Malaysia, and held at Calvary BP and Life BP Churches in Singapore.…
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By Jack Sin
News
February 2017
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Education – Emmanuel Reformed Bible College, Singapore
‘For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments’ (Ezra 7:10). There is a grave need to theologically equip and train Reformed pastors for many Bible-Presbyterian churches and mission stations. Singapore is a hub for theological training in…
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By Jack Sin
Article
March 2016
Articles > Ecclesiological & Pastoral
A happy marriage
Statistics show a total of 26,254 marriages registered in Singapore during 2013. But the total number of marital dissolutions rose four per cent — from 7,237 in 2012 to 7,525 in 2013. Here are some suggested helps for a healthy, God-centred marital life, in the midst of the mounting challenges facing many marriages. Nothing…
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By Jack Sin
Article
January 2015
Articles > Ecclesiological & Pastoral
Creeds and confessions
I once read a Christian magazine that had the statement, ‘No creed but Christ!’ While, at first glance, this seemed an impressive phrase, further examination confirmed it showed a lack of understanding of the vital place of creeds in churches today. Creeds are a confession or expression of the faith of believers. While they…
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By Jack Sin
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September 2014
Articles > Comment
Church membership
Is church membership really necessary? Can’t a Christian have perpetual fellowship with a particular congregation while still remaining a ‘visitor’? To answer this, we first need to understand what the true church is. The universal church or Body of Christ (Romans 12:5) is composed only and entirely of elect and true believers in Christ.…
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