

A Soul Winner's Loving Answers to

100 Common Queries on Christianity

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DR TIMOTHY SNG

Not sorry or ashamed about Jesus; A Soul Winner's Loving Answers to 100 Common Queries on Christianity

Publisher: Dr Timothy Sng on Smashwords

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Copyright 19.5.2020 Dr Timothy Sng

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Contents

Acknowledgement

Tribute To Ravi Zacharias

Synopsis

Preface

Introduction Salvation is from the LORD

Chapter One Sharing Christ from your heart

Chapter Two It's All The Work of God, but through "you"

Chapter Three Some testimonies – easy & tough ones

Chapter Four Will you be an Ambassador for Christ?

Comment # 1 I have heard it all before

Comment # 2 I took Scripture studies before

Comment # 3 I find you offensive

Comment # 4 It is all rubbish to me

Comment # 5 Enough. I don't want to listen

Comment # 6 Why are you so 'cocksure' that you are right?

Comment # 7 Why must you quote the Bible all the time?

Comment # 8 You still haven't answered my question

Comment # 9 I am not ready for all that religious stuff

Comment # 10 One word about Jesus & I will punch you!

Comment # 11 I am happy as I am. Leave me alone!

Comment # 12 Money is my God. I don't need Jesus!

Comment # 13 It's all fairy tales

Comment # 14 If Jesus is real, show Him to me

Comment # 15 Who says only Christians can go to Heaven?

Comment # 16 What about children and innocent people?

Comment # 17 Why believe only in one holy book?

Comment # 18 I am convinced God does not love me

Comment # 19 I am a good person; I should make it

Comment # 20 I just want to enjoy my life

Comment # 21 I will think about it

Comment # 22 Do I have another choice?

Comment # 23 Why should I have a religion?

Comment # 24 Why should I change my faith?

Comment # 25 I prefer the teachings of Confucius

Comment # 26 I am a non-conformist

Comment # 27 You are wasting your time with me!

Comment # 28 I am an atheist

Comment # 29 Why are churches closing down in Europe?

Comment # 30 There are so many hypocrites in church

Comment # 31 Why are priests being charged with rape?

Comment # 32 Who says you have the truth?

Comment # 33 I don't believe in all you say

Comment # 34 I believe in all religions

Comment # 35 I believe in Jesus as one of the prophets

Comment # 36 If God made us, then who made God?

Comment # 37 I believe in the Theory of Evolution

Comment # 38 Everyone says their religion is the right one

Comment # 39 Why do you have three Gods?

Comment # 40 So what happened before Christianity?

Comment # 41 How can you be sure the Bible is correct?

Comment # 42 It is men who wrote the Bible, not God

Comment # 43 If you can convert my aunty, I will believe

Comment # 44 All that the church wants is your money

Comment # 45 It's a waste of time hearing sermons

Comment # 46 There are too many rules; I prefer freedom

Comment # 47 A murderer & rapist can be so easily forgiven?

Comment # 48 Christians are so boring

Comment # 49 You have a one-tracked mind

Comment # 50 You have wools over your eyes

Comment # 51 There are many paths to one God

Comment # 52 You become so freakish and holy

Comment # 53 I believe in myself

Comment # 54 I don't need God

Comment # 55 There is no hell, no life after death

Comment # 56 Why bother about life after death?

Comment # 57 Christians can keep sinning and be forgiven?

Comment # 58 Why do Christians smoke and drink?

Comment # 59 We will be rewarded for our good deeds

Comment # 60 It's just Karma, what we do comes back

Comment # 61 Why are there so many denominations?

Comment # 62 No one has ever gone to Heaven

Comment # 63 I just don't have the faith to believe

Comment # 64 I am happy for you; can you be happy for me?

Comment # 65 It is free choice. I choose my own way

Comment # 66 God has to prove Himself to me

Comment # 67 I give God thirty days to show up

Comment # 68 You are crazy, out of your mind

Comment # 69 Christianity is too simple. It is too easy

Comment # 70 Maybe, some of what you say is true - some

Comment # 71 I have eaten more salt that you

Comment # 72 Bring your pastor; I will talk to him

Comment # 73 I can debate with any Christian scholar

Comment # 74 I don't believe in the devil

Comment # 75 You blame the devil for everything

Comment # 76 My god can give me all I need

Comment # 77 I think God has failed in His job

Comment # 78 How can God allow so much suffering?

Comment # 79 Why is God not stopping the pandemic?

Comment # 80 I will take my chances. I will trust in myself.

Comment # 81 Who decides you qualify for heaven?

Comment # 82 Why can't good people enter heaven?

Comment # 83 I prefer the old traditional churches

Comment # 84 I'll wait for the last moment to join in

Question # 85 Why do Christians still divorce?

Question # 86 Why is the church so corrupt?

Question # 87 Which is the best denomination?

Question # 88 Why is there no perfect church?

Question # 89 Okay, you can tell me the Good News

Question # 90 Who is Jesus, really?

Question # 91 How can we be sure Mary was a virgin?

Question # 92 Was Jesus really resurrected?

Question # 93 Did Jesus really fly up to heaven?

Question # 94 Is it true that Jesus is coming back again?

Question # 95 Did Jesus really perform all those miracles?

Question # 96 Why did Jesus have to be whipped?

Question # 97 Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross?

Question # 98 Can Jesus really redeem me?

Question # 99 Can we be free from the final judgment?

Question # 100 How do I receive Jesus into my life?

Epilogue My Own Story

Acknowledgement

My thanksgiving goes to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who laid down His Life, as a Sacrificial Ransom for me and mankind, having redeemed me from sin, to enable my easy and free entry into the Kingdom of God. I am forever grateful to my Lord Jesus for His Ultimate act on the Cross of Calvary that delivered me from sin, from death and from captivity - thus setting me free, raising me from 'death' and giving me a new birth and life in His Spirit, and elevating me and all of mankind, whoever acknowledges Him to become children of God, to be holy priests, princes and prophets of the One and Only Almighty God, our Father in Heaven.

Tribute to Ravi Zacharias 1946-19.5.2020

This book is written and released as a tribute to Ravi Zacharias, one of the foremost defenders of the faith, the faith and belief in Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior of the world, as the Son of God.

His mission is complete but His ministry, the "Ravi Zacharias International Ministries" goes on, and we who remain, shoulder the same calling, and soldier on for our Lord, Master, Teacher and Savior Jesus.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel, or of our Savior and are not sorry to be called Christians, as followers of our Savior and Master Jesus Christ.

The passing on of Ravi Zacharias has produced a palpable, amazingly and notably very much more news, emotions, thoughts and ripples in the Christian and non-Christian world, in my personal opinion than with the passing on of Billy Graham Reinhard Bonnke or David Pawson.

As an ardent soul winner, who has never really embraced apologetics, even being guilty of 'avoiding' it and never having attended any meeting, lectures or seminar on 'apologetics', I repent of my misconception and even 'disregard' for this ministry that Ravi Zacharias has so ably and profoundly spearheaded.

His passing on must surely mean something, at a time and season of the Covid-19 pandemic, at least for me personally. It has given me a renewed look at this ministry of "apologetics". Frankly speaking, with Billy Graham and Reinhard Bonnke as renown evangelists and their demonstrably massive crusades and impact, and altar calls, we could see and count the number of souls saved. Comparatively therefore, with "apologetics", I have often felt that the "oomph" was less. I know now, that it is not true. "Apologetics" can and do speak to the mind, heart and soul, even to the 'demonic spirits' residing in whoever.

I prayerfully believe that with the passing on Ravi Zacharias, a new post-RZIM era will begin, epitomizing the Word that says "unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain."

We look forward to a mighty harvest of souls, with millions even billions of believers, coming to Christ because this "one grain of wheat" called Ravi Zacharias has fallen to the ground and returned to the earth.

May thousands and thousands of mini-Ravis and fishers of men and women rise up from their slumber and comfort zone to share unashamedly, unapologetically about Jesus. Let us take up his baton, the soul and fire of Ravi Zacharias and begin this journey to bring in new friends for Jesus.

Synopsis I am not sorry or ashamed about Jesus

I am not sorry or ashamed about my Lord and Master Jesus Christ.

Yes, this book is written in honor and tribute to one of the foremost apologists who lived for Christ Jesus - Reverend Ravi Zacharias, who went home to be with the LORD just several hours before this author began on this book, on the 19th of May 2020.

Just as our Master Jesus came, laid down His Life, and was resurrected and ascended to Heaven, so too did this child of God, Ravi Zacharias come down in 1946, and lived a life for Jesus, laid down his life for Him, and with his passing on a few hours ago, Ravi Zacharias soul rose up to Heaven, resurrected by the same Spirit of God who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead.

This book is written as the Holy Spirit directs me to speak and write, for the Word has promised to us, in His Word, and I quote in Mark 13:11:

"But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit."

The same assurance is given in Matthew 10:19-20:

"But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

Our Master also told us that we will suffer the same if not more persecution, for as they persecute and 'killed' our Lord, they may do the same to us.

John 15:20 and other verses reminded us:

"Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you."

The Gospel of the Good News about Jesus, and the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, Mark and John speak forth the truth, and need not be defended, for the Truth speaks for itself. Jesus is the Walking and Living Truth, the Way and the Life.

We who share the truth, share it from our hearts with love and peace, so that the hearer may receive the same love and peace, through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Preface

When I heard that Ravi Zacharias was terminally ill and soon to be with The LORD, my spirit was not troubled but at a peace, for the man of God was soon to complete his race.

It then came to me, positive thoughts of a new era without Billy Graham, Reinhard Bonnke, and Ravi Zacharias – a new era with birth of thousands of Billys, Reinhards and Ravis, who will rise up to do the same work and more, for the Lord Jesus Himself, as confirmed in John 14:12:

"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father."

A week after or less, the whole world received news that Ravi Zacharias has gone Home to be with our LORD. I believe that the Spirit in me leaped up to energize me to write this book: "I am not sorry or ashamed about Jesus", as a tribute to a servant who dedicated his life sharing about Jesus to a full spectrum of society, from friendly to not-so-friendly and even hostile audience.

I began at about 10.00 p.m. Malaysian time (GMT +8), and it completed a week after that. Having personally inspired and led over 500 souls lovingly into the Kingdom of God, for His Glory, these are some of my spontaneous answers, from my heart, downloaded from our Father's Heart for the lost. They are no where near the superb intellectual answers, with facts and figures that Ravi so ably delivered.

It is a privilege and honor to serve a Living God, to be His ambassador and His mouthpiece, with His assurance that He speaks through us.

The main purpose of writing out these spontaneous replies to comments and questions is to give some thoughts and suggestions to the reader and believer, or even unbeliever when confronted with these questions. The Holy Spirit will guide the reader and believer to answer with fresh insight and ideas.

May this book bless and anoint the readers here and raise all of you up to become good and faithful fishers of men and women.

On His Majesty's Service,

Dr Timothy Sng

Introduction Salvation is from the LORD

Salvation is from the LORD.

Salvation is from the Lord Jesus. Jesus paid for the sins of mankind, by laying down His life, shedding His Blood on the Cross, which became the ultimate act of washing away all our sins – the sins of mankind, thus giving us free access into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Jesus is King of kings and LORD of lords, and all authority in heaven and on earth has now been given to Him. [Matthew 28:18]

Salvation is a free gift from our Father in Heaven, when He sent His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life with our Father. [John 3:16]

This is the ultimate Promise of God that our Father in Heaven has given His Son as a sacrifice, and paid the ransom for all, purchased by the Blood of Jesus, - the Blood of the Lamb of God, effectively cancelling all the sins of mankind. Man can now freely return to Heaven, to our Heaven Father, from Whom we initially came.

This is God's great love for mankind, for man came from God, as we were first created by God, and we are many generations from Adam. It is His desire and great plan that none should perish, but that all should return to Him.

2 Peter 3:9 declares that "The LORD is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance."

Like any Father, like the father in the story of the prodigal son, Father God is more than willing to forgive us of our wrongdoings, as long as we return to Him with a repentant heart.

God therefore has already made it possible and has the Doors of Heaven open and ready for you and I, as long as we call upon Jesus, His Son and Savior of the world.

God has also made it smooth and easy, - a "Green Lane" at the Immigration Center in Heaven, for all of us who have a virtual Passport, stamped by the Blood of Jesus.

Salvation is from the LORD. Take it, claim it, receive it, and keep it securely in your heart, close to your chest. Our names are written in the Book of Life, the moment we welcome Jesus into our lives.

See you there in Heaven.

Chapter One Sharing Christ from your heart

The senior and older ones among us may never be able to progress to anywhere near Ravi Zacharias, in knowledge, intelligence and skill in arguing for Christ Jesus. The younger ones can imitate and stand on the shoulders of spiritual giants like Ravi Zacharias, Billy Graham, Reinhard Bonnke and David Pawson.

Nevertheless, even if we are just a mere fraction of his knowledge and skill, we can still share Christ from our hearts. That is all that you need, really – to share the love of Christ Jesus from the depths of your heart.

One may have just been saved barely a few hours prior, or one may have been a Christian for decades, - either way, young or old in Christ, it does not really matter. You can begin to share Christ's love today.

There is no formula for conversation, no formula for love, no formula to share the Good News about Jesus. The key is to share with love and in a friendly manner, never confrontational, never provocative, never arguing to win.

It is the soul that you are trying to win, not the conversation. It is not a debate but an explanation, a view point, an understanding from the Christian perspective.

Pray for wisdom, for understanding and above all for love, peace and joy to be expressed through your sharing.

Also, never take anything personally, and do not be offended. If you are told to get out and leave, leave with the peace of God, with clasped hands as in prayer, and a short bow of love and respect.

The young and new believer, barely an hour-old in Christ can tell his own story or testimony. He picks up his phone and calls his buddy from school days:

"Hey, Joe! Guess what? I have just become a Christian!"

The reply could be: "Really Tom, you sound really so excited. Tell me what happened."

Another friend may respond differently: "What? Are you nuts? Have you been spooked? You have always said that you will never become religious. Hold it, let me come over and see you."

Another critical reply may be: "Oh dear. One more poor one lost to those bunch of fanatics. Why did you make that foolish decision?"

Or even a loved one may say: "Johan, do you know what it means? You have brought shame to our family. Your life will be in danger. Where are you now?"

Or even a warning: "What! I will throw you out of the house. How dare you bring dishonor to me?"

Or perhaps, you are wiser and older, and you called a Christian friend instead, and his response will be:

"Wow, Tom, I am just so happy for you. Praise the LORD. We have been praying for you for years."

For the mature or senior believer, and for everyone, it is always best to begin with prayers, and naming the ones whom you are dedicating to the LORD, ones whom you care for and have been wanting to share about Christ. Pray also that the LORD will lead you to someone, and prompt you to share His love.

You have to begin somewhere, somehow, someday. Do not keep putting it off to another day. You can send a card, a message, a greeting, even a gift. God will guide you to that time and season, which may be now.

Starters for a conversation, best in a one-to-one setting would be as follows:

"Joe, I have been wanting to tell you something about my life and my faith in Jesus."

"Tony, can you please give me a few moments to share with you something deep in my heart?"

"John, I have been wanting to tell you about the wonderful news about Jesus."

"Please hear my deep and sincere heart's feelings and love for you, as I share to you about Jesus."

In some situations, where there has been groundwork, we can be more direct:

"Have you considered that Jesus is the answer for all your problems?"

"You need Jesus to come into your life."

Always pray for the soul you are speaking to, and always plead for that soul, for God's mercy and compassion for that soul.

Leave a seed planted in the soul, as you speak from the Heart of God, through your heart to this one you are sharing to, speaking to his or her soul.

It is good to say loving and sincere parting words like:

"I hope to see you again."

"I really look forward to seeing you again."

"We must meet up again."

"Thank you for hearing me out."

You have shared lovingly. More important is that you have allowed yourself to be an ambassador for Christ, as you spoke for Him. It has left a note, a message in the heart of the hearer that you are a believer and a follower of Jesus. This note will remain in the heart of this one, furthermore with a knowledge that he or she is being prayed for.

At some point, some days, months or even years later, whether on the phone, via email, or when you meet face to face, the whole subject of Jesus will crop up again, or even if it does not, a 'pop-up' message goes on silently in your friends' minds:

"This guy is a Christian."

"He is always talking about Jesus!"

Who knows, a day will come when he or she is in need or crisis, when there can be a softening of the heart, and an openness? It is during moments like this that because he or she has been touched by your love, sincerity and true friendship, that may allow a request for prayer to be said over him, either initiated by you or this friend.

You have planted a seed, watered it, and your prayer has allowed it to form a seedling of faith, and one day, a seedling will crop up, and then a shrub and eventually a great flourishing tree, established for the Kingdom of God.

Always pray and pray, sowing in tears, and let your life and example shine before others, as St Assisi said:

"Share the Gospel all the time, and if necessary speak."

Chapter Two It's All The Work of God, but through "you"

After nearly 39 years in the LORD, and having led over 500 souls to Christ, one-to-one, on a personal basis, excluding salvations through preaching the Word of God from the pulpit, I am totally convinced that it is "all the work of God", through His servants, His vessels, which is you and me.

This testimony below confirmed it for me. It was as though God was giving me two lessons, one after the other over two days.

I was rather tired one day, on a Monday, with the usual "Monday blues" or hangover from the week. Many Christians, or at least me have a Sunday afternoon "low" feeling, after a Sunday morning "high". I often long for fellowship on a Sunday afternoon or evening.

In those days, my Sunday afternoons or evenings would be spent in the Sunday open market, which usually begins at about 3 p.m. in the afternoon and runs on till about 9 pm at night. We would both be strolling along the market, and I would 'long so much' for fellowship, to meet some other brother or sister and talk about our faith, about Jesus. It was a certain emptiness or rather a 'withdrawal' after a 'spiritual high'.

Thus, by Monday morning, it can be both physical, psychological, mental and even 'spiritual' exhaustion for some, which probably explains why it is good some in ministry to take off on Monday and do something else.

My senior pastor from SIBKL and his wife would go for the movies on Monday, and spend time with their parents that day.

Driving down to work that particular Monday morning, I was in a real low when I literally told the LORD this:

"LORD, must I win souls for you today? I am tired."

I was asking for time off, for a medical chit or leave from "sharing the Good News." Of course, our LORD heard and our LORD, who happens to be my Heavenly Father would have easily said, "Okay, my son", but He did not say so, and in fact, He did not say a word at all, as it often happens. The LORD was silent, but was about to show His Masterly Hand!

What I mean is that, my God is always beside me on my right-hand side [Psalm 16:8], and you and I got to believe that, and He sees, He hears and He knows and He acts, often swiftly.

He showed me Lesson One.

I was working as usual as a neurologist in Gleneagles Ampang, in Kuala Lumpur at that time. Starting from about 9.30 a.m., in my clinic, from patient to patient, my focus was on my work, and I was a "reluctant ambassador for Christ" that morning, and I was not going "fishing for men or women."

The LORD showed me His Mighty Hand! I am not demonstrably or overtly Christian, as in I do not wear a cross on my neck, and there is no obvious sign in my clinic that I am Christian. We know that people of other faiths may have a mark on their foreheads, or they may wear a cap like my Muslim or Jewish brothers, or even the orthodox Jews, with a little 'booklet of the Word' dangling over their forehead. However, I do have a sign on my wall, listing out the "Fruits of the Spirit" which is from Galatians 5:23, stating from top to bottom: Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control.

Please believe me as I share on the next part of this story, and it is important that one believes in testimonies, for the "Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy" from Revelations 19:10, which means that when you believe, you can receive the same for yourself and for your life. Belief in true testimonies is so important to build up faith.

My patients are mostly elderly, and accompanied by someone usually, and even the younger ones tend to bring someone along with them.

So, here comes two elderly ones in their eighties, and their son Sam, and wife Jay (their real names with their permission). Now, both Sam and Jay have been praying for their elderly ones for two decades, and they have served faithfully in Beijing as senior teachers in the University, touching lives for Christ.

Jay sees my "Fruit of the Spirit" signs and quickly interrupts me and says in English: "Stop, doctor, stop."

I pause and look up at her, while half way through checking her father-in-law, puzzled and ask, "Yes?"

"Please share the Gospel to my father-in-law."

I obeyed and spoke in Hokkien about the goodness of Jesus, and why we should welcome Him into our life as our Savior. I urged him then and there to do so.

I was surprised when he replied, "All right, okay."

I proceeded in Hokkien to guide him to say the sinner's prayer, and rejoiced with him for a few seconds, and was about to proceed with the examination when Jay interrupted me again.

"Now, my mother-in-law please."

I looked up, a little stunned by what was happening, as this was a first-time phenomenon for me, being interrupted and told to share about Jesus. I obeyed and spoke to the grand old lady in Hokkien now.

I said to her, "Well, aunty, you have just heard and witnessed that your husband has given his life to Jesus Christ. I believe that it is good for you as a wife to follow him. What do you think?" I looked at her, waiting for a response.

She looked at me, and within two or three seconds, replied, "Okay, I will follow." So, this servant repeated the whole process for the lady. During both episodes, both son and daughter in law were quiet, and did not say a word at all, even after both parents had given their lives to the LORD.

Immediately after I had led the elderly lady (I was relatively younger then), to the LORD, she blurted out: "What should I do with my idols now?!"

That was a clear confirmation that she had come to the faith, and that she knew that idol worship was no longer compatible with her new faith. She wanted to know what to do with the idols.

I reassured her and said, "Don't worry. Your son will know what to do with it." Sam nodded his head affirming that he would do so.

Of course, they thank me for both the consultation and for leading both oldies to Christ. It was a week or so later that I received a beautiful thank you note saying that they "had been praying for their parents for two decades."

God had engineered that day for them, and I am thankful that He chose this unwilling servant to do the job. On that same morning, the same phenomenon continued. This time, a sister would bring another sibling, and I would note the cross on her and remark, "Oh, you are a Christian." She would reply, yes, but my brother "not yet". I would then be urged to tell him about Jesus. One more soul was then led into the Kingdom of God. Hallelujah!

Then again on this same morning, another one and another one would literally sail into the Kingdom of God, with just a little nudge from me.

I looked up at the clock which was right on the wall in front of me in my consultation room. It was 1 p.m. Five souls had been ushered into the Kingdom of God by this one unwilling soul.

The clinic was over for the morning. I was stunned and dazed. I sat down somewhat exhausted and reminisced. What a morning! I had told my LORD that I was tired and could not win souls for Him today. God had responded by using me to lead five into His Kingdom!

Five in a day, by the way was a record for me, for all through my life in the LORD, at the most, only three souls would be won for the Kingdom in one day through this servant. And all this work is always done quietly, without shouting out loud, without being noticed, and without harming or hurting anyone. I was merely chatting, gossiping, sharing about Jesus, and if they opened up their heart and were ready, they agreed and I guided them to say the sinner's prayers. As you noted, in the earlier testimony of the elderly couple, it was the two decades of prayers that primed their hearts to be open and ready to receive Jesus. All I did was give a nudge and God, through His Holy Spirit convicted them to accept Jesus.

Lesson One was over for the day. I was thankful and delighted for such a wonderful day that as many as five had come into God's family.

I woke the next morning excited and delighted and full of energy to serve the LORD, unlike the day before. This was in the days when SMS or 'short message service' had come in, but not yet WhatsApp, or the Smartphone. We had the little Nokia mobile phones.

I took out my phone with a flip cover and texted to my buddies in Christ then, three or four of them, all wonderful soul winners, Brothers Tek Seng, Tuan Soon, Sonny and Pastor Jason. This was what I texted and sent:

"Declaring a great day of harvest for the LORD. Hallelujah!"

They replied, "Hallelujah, Praise the LORD."

Off, I drove to work, all excited to "win souls for God!" I was not aware that God was about to show me Lesson Two. He remained silent and not palpable to me, but definitely present and seeing, hearing and knowing what was happening to me, including the SMS that I had just sent.

It was another busy day. I worked right through and before I knew it, it was 1 p.m. I looked up and saw the time "1 O'clock".

My thoughts went, "Eh? It's 1 p.m. None – no souls saved yet." I remembered the day before when I was unwilling, and five had come into the Kingdom gloriously by then. I recalled that in the morning I had texted about the great harvest, and it was "no catch so far", i.e. no fish in the net, reminiscing Peter who had labored all night.

I went on to do my ward work, seeing patients and continued till it was 5.30 p.m., when I realized that we had a Hospital Doctors' monthly meeting. I went into the meeting, and it went on for two hours. As I left the meeting room, I glanced at my watch and saw the time. It was 7.30 p.m.

My thoughts went, "What? 7.30 p.m. and not even one soul has been saved? Was it my 'ego', my own plans about this "great harvest? I had felt that it Holy Spirit inspired."

By that time, it was indeed my 'ego' at stake. I was more concerned what my buddies would think or ask, "How many souls got saved today?" I would have to say "None! Sorry!" I would have to say 'Sorry' for letting them down.

My thoughts went, "No, I must try to look for some souls." That's how the minds of sales persons think too – to go out and find some business.

I went from patient to patient, and there were not many for me to talk to about Jesus. By then, I was getting a little bit more "aggressive" or gung-ho.

I approached one lady in her late thirties from Johor and literally told her that she should receive Jesus as her Savior. With that little extra bit of persuasion, which I seldom use, she consented and agreed to say the sinner's prayers with me.

Hallelujah! Praise the LORD. My pride had been restored. It was about 8 p.m. then, and as I was walking along the corridor, and about to text my buddies on that one soul that had just been won for God, when my thoughts went below:

"One is not really "a great harvest". It must have been my ego."

It was at that very late moment when I was passing by the ICU, when I bumped into a family of about 11 persons outside the Intensive Care Unit. Their mother was about to pass on. She was a Christian, together with one other child in her big family. That afternoon, we had pronounced her brain dead, and she had showed an amazing sign to me, witnessed by a believing daughter. The lady had raised her right arm and placed it on her chest, after she had been declared brain dead.

At that moment outside the ICU, I stopped and spoke to all of them. I knew that only one in the midst of the eleven was a Christian. Boldness rose in my heart, and I did an open sharing on the corridor, something I have never done before.

I said as follows: "Your dear mother is about to pass on to Glory into God's Kingdom. I believe it is a good time for all of you to come to Jesus, to give your lives to Jesus, as your mother did. Why don't all of you pray with me to accept Jesus into your life as your personal Savior? Will you all do so?"

I looked all around, and saw all heads bowed in agreement. Then and then, I prayed and asked them to follow me in prayer and in that last hour of my working day, ten souls entered the Kingdom of God, at about 8.20 p.m.

Truly, Hallelujah, Praise the LORD, for He ushered 11 into the Kingdom of God, at the last hour, to show and demonstrate that it is His Hand, not mine. He did it, and used me as His vessel for His Glory. That second lesson totally convinced me that it is God working through me, and I was completely dependent on Him for this work.

I was stunned, delighted and truly up in the clouds. I quickly called Pastor Sophia (her real name), from a Chinese church in Taman Sri Rampai, to come over and minister to them.

She replied, "Okay, I will come tomorrow."

"No, Pastor, please come tonight. I will wait for you."

I waited and Pastor Sophia came at about 9 p.m. Pastor Sophia ministered to the whole family, and subsequently arranged and conducted the funeral services, as their mother passed on that night.

I of course, texted to the group: "Hallelujah, Praise the LORD, eleven souls were saved today!"

Lesson Two was over. I knew and I knew from then onwards, that it is the LORD through His Holy Spirit who works through us and in us, to touch lives for Christ.

It is not me, for I am just a yielded vessel for His Glory. Since then, up until today, I have never led more than five souls to God in one normal working day. Having said that, I believe that when I go into the field and seek and work for souls, even more than eleven can be led into the Kingdom in one day.

It is not the numbers that count, for every soul is so very precious to God, as much as you and I too.

The Word of God is clear that we are ambassadors for Christ and Jesus called us to be fishers of men.

2 Corinthians 5:20 "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us, we implore you on Christ's behalf be reconciled to God.

Matthew 4:19, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

It is vital that you and I, who know Jesus must share about Him to those who have not yet known Him.

If you can recommend a good restaurant, a good doctor, a good fishmonger, a good mechanic, a good contractor to your friend, why do you not recommend the Good Shepherd, and Good Teacher and Savior Jesus, who is God's Son to everyone?

Romans 10:13 "For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."

Romans 10:14 "How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent?"

So, it is the Lord Jesus who sends you and I out as He said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all the things that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen." Matthew 28:19

The calling is clear. Do not look left or right, but straight into the mirror.

The LORD has called you to share to those in your life, your parents, your siblings, your relatives, your neighbors, your friends, your work mates, your daily contacts whether fishmonger, vegetable seller, market vendor, florist, plumber, even your doctor.

Just do it! The LORD is on your right-hand side, assisting you along.

Chapter Three Some testimonies – easy & tough ones

It is all a process. No one is a champion without effort, without practice, without real matches, without going out into the world.

To share about Jesus, we need to pray for God to go before us; we need to know the Word of God, and be able to answer some tough challenges and not be intimidated.

Some will be easy and some tough. Here are some stories.

Testimony # 01 Preaching to the Comatose

This should be easy for a beginner, as the person in coma would not rebuke you or sue you if he or she wakes up.

My medical school classmate in his mid-forties suffered a massive heart attack, and was rushed to hospital. These were the days before "Primary Coronary Intervention", where emergency insertion of a 'stent' to unblock the coronary arteries is now a routine.

He was immediately rushed into the operation theater for an emergency bypass surgery. His heart had stopped for a total of four hours by the time the heart beat was restored after the bypass surgery. News of his sudden illness shocked the medical fraternity, especially his classmates.

Somehow, I had delayed visiting him till about two months into the admission. He was still in coma and was ventilated in the Intensive Care Unit of the National Heart Center of Kuala Lumpur, with kidney in a shutdown at that time.

Here was I visiting him at this critical period, about two months after the heart attack, while he was still on a ventilator, all alone with him in the room.

Peng (not his real name) was an easy-going beer drinking and cigarette smoking doctor, a qualified pathologist at that time. Religion and faith were not his pet topics up until then. If one were to share with him about Jesus at the time when he was well, he would probably laugh at me.

Seeing him in that state, I was helpless and decided to speak to him frankly at his bedside. This was exactly what I said to him.

"Peng, you have no hope really. Your only hope is to cry out to Jesus for help. Just cry out to Jesus for help." I said a short and simple prayer of healing for him, and then left.

Little did I know what was happening to the soul trapped inside a perishing body. Apparently, he was truly in a desperate situation. It was dark and scary, and getting darker and darker. He was truly helpless and fearful, knowing that his life was critically in danger right at that moment, when suddenly, "he heard my familiar voice telling him to call upon Jesus."

There did not seem to be any other alternative. The fog was getting thicker and it was getting darker, and he did not know how to get out of it. So, in desperation and sheer fear, he followed my advice and started calling out to "Jesus" for help. He recalled later on, in his published testimony that he must have called on to the name of Jesus, over hundreds of time.

I came again about two weeks after that, and during this next visit, I met both the wife and their daughter. I found out then that she was a Methodist. I shared to them that I had prayed with him during the last visit, and that I had urged him to call upon the name of Jesus. I did not see any response, as there appeared before me a 'lifeless body'.

On this second visit, I spoke in a more joking and provocative way, and asked him why he wasn't waking up. This was exactly what I said:

"What's wrong with you! Why aren't you waking up? Do you want us to pump in some alcohol and nicotine into your drip?"

I paused and suddenly, I saw him smile, even with a tube (endotracheal tube) down his throat. That was a truly exciting sight, and the wife remarked that it was his first ever smile since he was ill. I left and did not visit him.

News soon got around that "Peng has shown remarkable progress, was extubated, breathing on his own and would soon be discharged."

My visit was sometime in October that year, perhaps in 1996 or 1997.

Peng, my dear friend and pathologist lived on for another good 21 years, working and practicing as a pathologist, with no evidence of brain damage. The National Heart Center remembers him as a 'miracle man', for his miraculous recovery against all odds.

About six months after my visit, he came back to work. Around that time, his recollections returned to that very moment when I challenged him. He wrote a testimony entitled: "The Messenger in the Fog" describing his conversion during coma.

Peng was a changed man after that. He was a regular church goer, and served as an usher for a season with his wife. He lived on for another 21 years, until a sudden acute illness took his physical life recently.

This testimony is true because I am that messenger in the fog. It has also changed my approach to comatose patients, and several more of these patients have responded to my conversations with them, as I now regularly talk to my comatose patients.

Truly, all glory and praise go to our God and Maker for His Name is awesome and powerful. Ever since this experience, I have been sharing this simple principle:

"If ever or whenever in trouble, call out the Mighty Name of Jesus, and He will save you."

Testimony #001 continues to remind us that God is a timely prayer answering God. He is not slack or slow, as some think He is, nor is He deaf or blind to your cries and suffering. He hears and sees your distress calls and your plight. Jesus will surely save you.

Why is this testimony so powerful?

Peng a non-believer in coma heard my advice to call upon the Name of Jesus. He did so, many, many times, and woke up, recovered and worked again for just over two decades.

The comatose can hear. Never give up on them! Anyone can pray. A believer or non-believer calling upon the Name of Jesus is prayer.

Testimony # 02 Team Work in Deliverance

Mr Rajoo was a retired school teacher. He fell ill and was admitted to a public hospital and was very sick and near death. His family was informed that he would not make it and the doctor suggested that he be taken home.

Rajoo's brother was a pastor in Malacca. He came and prayed fervently for his healing, and following that, Rajoo began to respond. At this point, the pastor brother suggested that he be transferred to my hospital to be under my care. That was the first intervention. Death was deferred.

I was the second link in his amazing story of deliverance.

On arrival in my ward, I found a man, awake but blankly staring, with occasional words spoken on and off. He appeared unfriendly and confrontational. He expressed his dislike for me when I entered his room, giving me a deep 'deadly' stare.

I recall entering his room as his doctor, and facing a hostile patient, who was even swearing at me. Knowing that he was from a Christian background, and with his wife's permission, I went directly to his side and said that I would pray for his recovery, confirming that he had recovered from the first phase of his illness. I said literally that I was going to pray to Jesus for his full recovery. He objected immediately and said, "No! Pray in the name of satan!"

This went on for about a week plus, during which he also threatened to kill his wife. He would also be chanting all sorts of chants meant for funerals. The spirit of death was very strong around him.

I recall that by God's grace breakthrough came and he managed to call the Name of the LORD, within a few days. I however felt that he needed to be ministered to further.

At this stage, I met a Pastor James Doss on the corridor and invited him to minister salvation and the Word of God to this man, following his deliverance. By God's grace, Rajoo accepted and received Jesus as his Lord and Savior (again). He was well enough to go home within a few days after that.

On discharge from hospital, I connected him to Pastors Joseph and Lily Selva to continue to uphold them, and support them in prayer. They visited and ministered to him, till he fully recovered.

All in all, it was four stages, involving four men of God, the first who battled for his life, the second who intervened for his deliverance, and the third who ministered salvation, and the fourth who secured his faith in the Lord.

About a year after the whole episode, he walked into my office and gave a RM 2,000 love offering for the "work of God." Although a pensioner with limited funds, he and his wife insisted that this was money he had set aside for God's Work.

What did I learn from this testimony?

Team effort is important for battles to be won.

All of us are able to play a role in the marketplace ministry, and be a part of God's wonderful machinery of ministry.

Testimony # 03 Seven Consecutive Witnesses

Ms Tan (not her real name) was a medical representative for a pharmaceutical company. They regularly drop by to promote and discuss the drugs and medications from their companies. It was about 5 p.m. and the clinic had just closed, when I saw her waiting outside my consultation room while I was practicing in Kuala Lumpur Hospital. As a practice, I very seldom reject any sales person, without enquiring what they wanted. Even if I am in a hurry, I would usually hear them out at least for a minute.

I told her that the office was already closed and perhaps, we could talk outside. Just as I was about to sit down beside her, I heard a still small voice say, "Share with her." I thought, it meant having fellowship with her.

After saying hello and sitting down, I asked her immediately, "Are you a Christian?" to which she immediately replied "No, I am a Buddhist."

I felt taken aback as I had clearly heard the prompting to talk to her about her faith, and the answer was a clear negative.

"Oh, do you mind if I shared the Gospel with you?" I continued, in obedience to the prompting I received.

She replied, "No, I do not mind."

I shared very shortly in 10-15 minutes about Jesus, as Savior of the world and that through Him, we can enter into eternal life. With that, I asked her to proceed to share about her products. She did so, and then she left.

Over the next two weeks, she experienced a series of strange encounters, where another six people did the same thing to her. They shared the Gospel to her, one after the other, in six different occasions and locations.

She visited an Indian lady doctor in another hospital, and after that brief discussion, Ms Tan asked her, "Doctor, I have been talking mostly. Why don't you tell me about your day and yourself?"

The lady doctor said, "You know, the most wonderful thing in my life is that Jesus is my Lord and Savior." Ms Tan was surprised and stunned.

On another occasion, she was sitting in a clinic, waiting for her opportunity to see a doctor, when a woman beside her was reading a Bible. They made eye contact, and the next thing was that the woman began to share about Jesus.

In another clinic, she had waited patiently to meet the doctor and it was already 1 p.m. The doctor came out and said, "I am sorry; I cannot talk to you. We are having a lunch fellowship. Why not you join us?" She invited her in to join her first Full Gospel Businessman's lunch hour fellowship gathering.

After the seventh such encounter being witnessed to seven times consecutively in two weeks, including my first chat with her, she walked into my office dazed and told me this.

"Doc, something is happening to me. Since the day you talked to me about Jesus, another six persons have shared with me too."

I was delighted to hear that and told her, "Well, The LORD is sending to you all these messengers to tell you." Even after that seventh encounter with servant after servant, I did not push her to accept Jesus then and there.

She left and did a "Christian thing", without knowing that it was so. She put a fleece before God!

She said, "Almighty God, show me a sign by next Wednesday noon time, and I will believe and accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior."

Just before noon on that day, her phone rang. This was in the days before the mobile phone was a common accessory. She walked over and picked up the phone and heard a very familiar voice. It was her college mate, whom she had not heard from for years. He was a Christian and she recalled having had quite a few sharp disagreements and differences when they had talked about faith. This same guy was on the phone.

This was the exact question that she asked Alan (not his real name), and his reply.

"Alan! Can I ask you one question before you speak? Have you been praying for me?"

Alan answered, "Yes, almost every day!"

She believed in Jesus at that instant. They met up and started attending church together.

I do not have the end of the story yet, as to whether they lived happily ever after. I sensed strongly that this young man was pursuing Ms Tan but knew that she was not a believer, thus never made the move. He instead prayed fervently to the LORD for her salvation. Our Master arranged for seven people, including and beginning with this author to share the Gospel to her. What an amazing master plan of His!

Will you be the willing link for the salvation of some souls?

Testimony # 04 You are the one to stand in the gap

"Anybody can do it, and everybody thought somebody will do it, but then nobody did it!"

There will be people around you, when the LORD will need to use you, as the one standing in the gap to intercede and battle for, to bring the Good News to, and eventually to lead to Christ.

For this dear beloved relative, I was to be that one.

She was suffering from a terminal cancer, and the cancer had spread to the liver, and it was the third day of coma. Over the past four years, I had helped administer chemotherapy at home, as instructed by her oncologist. Now and then, I would try to share about our Lord, with little success.

As the illness worsened, I felt an urgency and desperation, and decided to confront this relative one day. I said respectfully "it would be good if you accept Jesus as your Savior and Lord."

That provoked a strong refusal:

"No! I don't want. I don't want means that I don't want! Even if Jesus is true, I still do not want!" she declared aloud.

I was stunned, shaken and upset. How can anyone reject the Lord even if they know that He is truly the Son of God? However, I respectfully replied as follows:

"Okay, okay, calm down, it's all right. I will still pray for you, and start a special 21 day fast for you, so that you can get well."

"It's up to you," she replied nonchalantly.

I began a 21-day Daniel fast specifically for this precious soul. Prior to that, I recalled having done a 40-day, dinner to dinner fast and had included this beloved dear relative in that season of fasting.

Lo and behold, as soon as my fast had ended, she lapsed into coma, as the tumor cells had already invaded the liver. I picked up the phone and dialed for an ambulance. Rushing into the washroom to get ready to accompany her, I wept before the LORD.

In tears, I cried, "Please LORD, please. Please do not let me lose this precious soul!"

I heard almost immediately an audible soft voice saying, "When you sow in tears, you will reap with joy!"

What a truly deep and timely assurance it was! (From Psalm 126:5) The ambulance arrived within 20 minutes and we took off to the General Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, the biggest hospital in the country, at that time, until now.

She was admitted to the Liver Unit under a renowned hepatologist. On the third day, close to midnight, I bumped into the specialist and he told me frankly that there was no hope, as my dear relative was still in coma.

A family member, her daughter insisted to me that we should still try to restore her conscious state even if it was just for a few weeks, urging me to take over the care. I made the proposition, and my colleague agreed for me to take over the care and transfer this relative to my ward, a neurology ward.

Then and there, at around midnight, with the help of nurses, we did a transfer of this precious soul to my care. On arrival in my ward, the family wished me 'Goodnight' and assumed naturally that I would be on night duty that night to accompany my dear beloved.

I was bright and alert at midnight, with adrenaline in my bloodstream. I was alone, the bedside `nurse' on duty for this precious beloved, - just the two of us.

A great God-idea flashed into my mind.

"Preach to her!".

I placed a stethoscope with the hearing pieces to her ears, and I began to speak and preach the Good News about Jesus Christ directly into the receiver diaphragm of the stethoscope. It is very, very loud when we speak into a stethoscope, as it magnifies sound many times over.

The Good News of Jesus Christ reached the inner depths of her soul - loud and clear. I did this for about 20 minutes.

Suddenly, to my surprise, she woke up, opened her eyes widely, and looked at me straight in the face and spoke. I was obviously delighted that she had woken up after three days of coma.

I said, "So wonderful! You have woken up! You were in coma for three days!"

"Nonsense," she said, totally oblivious of the three days in coma, and denying her previous state.

"It's true. Can I give you some water?" I said, and stretched out a small teaspoon of water for her, knowing that her throat would be dry.

She closed her mouth and, in an instance, spit at my face.

Wow, that's strange, I thought. Why would anyone do that? One's throat would have been dry after three days of unconsciousness. Who would reject an act of kindness? I continued to test, spoon by spoon up to about six times, and received six small splashes of spit on my face.

I have testified the analogy of someone just struggling out of a desert, thirsty and dehydrated, and here comes along a good and kind Samaritan offering water, but is rejected rudely.

Then, she spoke, "I will report you to the police tomorrow."

I kept my cool, and retreated and we dosed off for the night, with barely a few hours left for the night. Both the sick and caregiver rested.

In the morning, as expected, she did just that – complain to the next of kin, that this 'man was sharing to me about Jesus.'

The immediate family, though delighted that their beloved had awoken from coma, then put a cordon around her and turned on some chanting music. I was warned clearly not to share any more 'Christian stuff'! They had accepted that death was imminent, and this was the final days. In fact, there was perfect peace around her, as she planned her departure, distributing her jewelry to the children, and giving instructions to each, planning some details of her own funeral, including her wish to wear a white silk gown for her final resting dress.

Somehow, I knew that I would have another chance, though the window of opportunity was narrow. I had to tread cautiously. It had to be a brief moment when she could respond with a clear 'yes', yet not strong enough to protest should any of my attempts fail.

God has a perfect timing! What a coincidence it was that my dad was admitted with a major stroke in the next bed, and both dear beloveds were now under my personal care. My step-mother, who is an intercessor and prayer warrior, was visiting my dad, when I urged her to go over to pray for this precious unsaved soul.

I accompanied her to visit this beloved unsaved, who was in the next room. Step mother was warmly received, as they extended courteous greetings, smiled and were very polite. It was then, that my step-mother asked for permission to say a short prayer. This beloved relative agreed and accepted to be prayed for!

It was a beautiful prayer as I recall, as my step-mum prayed that the love of Jesus come, fill, overflow and heal. I have been praying for this precious soul and family for over a decade, and this was the first time, a family member had agreed to be prayed for, what more in the final days of her life.

The clock was ticking, as days went by. Time was running out, but each day had been peaceful, free of pain, and I remained in the outer circle, waiting anxiously for my opportunity to come again. By this time, drowsiness was about to set in, and eyes remained close mostly.

One evening, perhaps about ten days after that special prayer, I heard clearly, "He who calls upon my Name will be saved!" It echoed in my heart, and I knew that it was a word of reassurance from Heaven for this precious soul. But, when?

The window of opportunity fell on the next day. I had seen all my patients, including the two 'oldies', completed my work for the day, and had driven off. I was barely, half a mile from my hospital, heading towards home, when I heard, "Turn back now; turn back now."

In obedience, I turned back and headed straight to the room where this precious soul was in. I ask two of my dear relatives, "What happened?"

She had poo-pooed and the nurses were changing her. I asked whether they had eaten, to which they replied negative. I urged them to go for dinner, while I stood by.

Since she had regained consciousness, she was never alone, and the family made certain that she was never left alone with me! I told my nurses to clean her up quickly, which they did. They had led their guards down. That gave me a good 20 to 30 minutes window of opportunity, which had hitherto been shut by a round the clock blockade, that was ensuring I was not alone 'to do my tricks again.'

I turned off the tape recorder that was playing continuous chanting. I then spoke and asked very calmly.

"My dear beloved, this is the last opportunity, the last chance for you to call upon Jesus. Will you please call Jesus, please?"

I pleaded again, as she could hear, but with eyes closed. I paused, look intently into her face, and then 'Bingo'! she moved her lips and said: "Yes."

"Please call the Name of Jesus," I repeated. "Okay" was the reply, and I asked again and she repeated, five times in all.

My beloved had accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. Wow! Hallelujah! Praise the LORD! She made it. She called upon the Name of the LORD. She had confirmed it five times, in our local dialect, Hokkien. She had finally said "Yes" to Jesus!

The next day, I wanted a confirmation and asked the LORD for this beloved to open her eyes and show me again that she had responded. I was right by her side, and for a brief moment, she had opened her eyes and stared right into me, when I asked: "Do you have peace now?"

She replied with a clear nod, with eyes open, and then closed her eyes. It was to be the last time her eyes opened. The next day, or second day after her calling upon Jesus, I decided not to do my rounds, and just sit by her bedside, sensing that time was limited. Two of my relatives had decided to go out to look for a casket. That left me with one other relative. Her phone rang, and she went out to take the call.

It was in those few seconds, when I was all alone that it happened. I turn to look at the beloved and suddenly, she turned her neck and breathed her last. I was alone with her in those final seconds, as I prayed that her soul belonged to Jesus. There was perfect peace. One soul was ushered into the Kingdom of Heaven.

As the doctor, I certified death and life, as the last certificate to the National Archives, was recorded: "Christian". Hallelujah! Praise the LORD!

What did I learn from this testimony?

It was a tough, tough one. And, I was the one, the only one that could and did stand in the gap to intercede and battle for this beloved soul. Often, you too, are the only one who is in that position to make the difference, to intercede, to stand in the gap.

Testimony # 05 From Atheist to Believer

Philip (not his real name) entered my office in a wheelchair, pushed by his lovely wife. He was a retired senior lawyer, who during his time, according to his son, could out-argue anyone. He was such a learned man, a man whose mind ticks probably faster than the clock, one among a few brothers of accomplished lawyers.

This happened over two decades ago, when I was still in public service as a consultation neurologist. The door of my government clinic practice then was about twelve feet from my consultation chair. I could see his condition as soon as he entered the room. It was the first time we met. His wife gave a warm smile, while he was clearly down and depressed. Strokes paralyze one's face, and at best, a smile becomes a frown or even a scowl. It was obvious that he was a victim of devastating strokes, bringing down a man of great stature into this humbled state. I immediately had a deep sense of compassion on him, and when he was about four feet and still being pushed towards my table, I called out to him and said this, below.

"Hi, good morning Philip. Can I pray for you?"

Here was I, a doctor and stranger to him, having just met him about 3-5 seconds only, offering to pray for him. I had seen the name 'Philip' and assumed that he was a believer in Jesus Christ, and compassion had filled me. It was the most natural thing for me to do, as a believer and a humble 'marketplace worker' for the Lord. Little did I know, as his wife would tell me later, than this learned man raised as an Anglican church goer, would become a professing atheist in his later adult years.

Almost immediately, he yelled and verbally lashed back at me, with a slurred but louder than audible voice, probably mustered from the depths of his soul.

"No! I don't want! Don't touch me! Don't pray for me!!"

I was stunned for two seconds, as it was a very firm and clear rejection of my offer to pray for him. I stayed calm, gave him a warm smile, and spoke in a gentle, though non-apologetic tone.

"It's okay, Philip, I won't pray for you now, but I will pray for you in my own quiet time."

He was silent. As a learned man, he must have understood that I was not giving up, and that I would still pray for him in my own private and quiet time.

I told him and his wife quite frankly that I was on a forty-day fast, and there were four people in particular on my prayer list, and I would add him as the fifth.

He made no comment or response to my statements, and we proceeded with the neurological consultation, which lasted perhaps around half an hour, and we parted in a friendly tone. Neither apologized to each other, as there was no need. Again, a learned man understands and often with that understanding there is no need to say anything further.

That is why the scriptures says in Proverbs 17:10, "Rebuke is more effective for a wise man than a hundred blows to a fool."

About three months later, Philip came back for review. Again, at the door, with the wife pushing the wheel chair, we made eye contact but with a significant difference.

Tania, his wife gave a warm and big smile and declared positively:

"Doc, Philip is now born again!"

"Wow! Really Philip?" I exclaimed, as both of us were filled with emotions. He nodded with confirmation from a distance. A wonderful feeling of joy and excitement filled my inner being. Here was a man, a self-professed atheist, who had been very critical and antagonistic to the Christian faith for decades but has now just been born again.

As he came nearer on the same wheelchair, as I asked lovingly: "Can I pray for you?"

Tears flowed and streamed down both cheeks, as he nodded in acceptance.

We prayed, and his wife related to me that finally after 25 years of longsuffering and being persecuted by him, Philip had finally come to believe in Jesus.

The following week, I visited him in his house. He welcomed me and again agreed to prayers; we prayed the sinner's prayers together as we welcomed Jesus again, as our Lord and Savior.

Cynics or skeptics may doubt, but here was a man who was dead against the faith on one visit, and turned around in the next. This humble servant does not claim full credit or any credit at all, but was privileged to be one of the final cogs that turned the wheels of unbelief to belief, being used as a vessel for the Holy Spirit to do work for the Kingdom of God.

I learned a new word while editing this book and it is "stiction." Unlike friction, which abrades and wounds, "stiction" sticks, binds, remains static but closely opposed like two parts of a wheel, and then the structure moves. Thus, by staying on, praying, holding on with love, the Holy Spirit moved one man's heart to believe. Check up this word used in mechanical engineering and aeronautics.

Our God, the LORD answers prayers. Among the five whom I was fasting and praying for, fast forward to now, four have responded and accepted the LORD and gone home to the Heavenly abode. The fifth is still around.

What have I learned from this testimony?

Don't give up on your stubborn loved ones or friends. And the LORD is not slow or slack but is patient and desires that all come to repentance and none perish. [2 Peter 3:9] Jesus came to set the captives free - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual captives.

Salvation is just around the corner.

Testimony # 06 God's Sound Shield

This is yet another awesome testimony of God being at work with me, helping me along at critical moments, when I needed His help.

Mr. Chan (not his real name) was senior Malaysian Chinese businessman recently retired from the insurance industry. He had seen me once or twice before, and had come to the emergency department in a private hospital where I was a practicing neurologist. His son, a believer had accompanied him.

I knew that he was not yet a believer in Jesus, and I had previously wanted to share the Gospel to him, but did not have the opportunity. I somehow felt the urgency to share to him this time around. I had to do it.

However, there were two `obstacles', - one being that it was an open area, in the emergency bay, where two to four patients were located. The other was that he was hard of hearing. It was still timely that he was accompanied by his son, who was a believer, as other family members were not. It was my experience that the presence of another non-believer made it very difficult if not awkward for the sharing of the 'Good News'.

I approached and greeted Mr. Chan, and without hesitation spoke loudly. Since I had felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I proceeded to share to him about Jesus, with the intention of leading him to salvation on that day. Amazingly, the moment I opened my mouth to share about Jesus, and I had to speak loudly as he was hard of hearing, I saw and heard "God's Sound Shield" operating instantly.

"Mr. Chan, I want to urge you to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior...", was how I had begun, and simultaneously when I said, "Mr. Chan...", a five year old girl three feet away, on the next bed from us started yelling and screaming on top of her voice, as the medical officer had begun to set an intravenous line and drip for her.

I have always felt that a separate emergency ward should be set up for children as they will cry, yell and scream when they are unwell or when any painful procedure was being done on them. Here was just another situation of a screaming child, but it helped me amazingly.

I was too busy on my own sharing the Gospel, shouting quite loudly thankful that the LORD had given me a "Shield of Sound" so that what I said was not heard by others around me.

Mr. Chan responded to my sharing and agreed to receive Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and then and there he followed me, phrase by phrase, saying the sinner's prayer as follows.

"Father God, I believe in your Son, Jesus Christ who died for all our sins, and is the Savior of the World. I receive you Lord Jesus, as my Lord and Savior. Come into my life, and forgive me of all my sins. I am now a child of God, born by the Spirit of Christ. Thank you, LORD. I pray all these in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen."

Exactly on the dot, at the very moment we said 'amen', the child stopped crying. The precise timing of the child's screaming and crying had begun when I said, "Mr. Chan", and had perfectly ended when we said `amen' was to me definitely God's Hand.

Our Father is so perfect in His timing, and ushering of Mr. Chan into the Heavenly Kingdom, providing for us a shield or wall that gave us sound-proofing, all within barely three to four feet away. I was truly very excited that Mr. Chan had come to know Jesus, and was indeed hoping a man of his influence could touch other men and women and lead them to Christ Jesus.

God's ways are definitely higher than ours, for within barely two weeks, he suddenly went home to be with Jesus. On reflecting back, I now understand the urgency of his calling upon the Name of Jesus, for he was barely a `baby' of two weeks of age in Christ, when he was called home. It moved me that it is so important to hear the Holy Spirit and be obedient to share at that critical time that gave him the passport into Heaven.

What have I learned from this testimony?

When we step out in faith, trusting in The LORD and believing in Him, He is there with us without fail.

There are lost ones out there that need someone to speak to them about Jesus. Anybody can do it; somebody should do it; everybody thinks somebody will do it, but sometimes nobody did it. Am I or you that somebody to stand in the gap for that lost soul?

Testimony # 07 My Florist & Plumber Responds

This testimony of my florist and plumber is about people whom we have known for a long time, and whom we have yet to share the Good News with.

It was the first of January a few years ago, when I found myself in the market with my wife. I was restless as I wanted to be in church for the first service of the year, but was delayed. I expressed my frustration that I was not in church, and told the LORD, "LORD, lead me to someone to share the Good News."

I walked a short distance in the market and saw my florist, Jenny (not her real name) and decided to talk to her. I have known Jenny for over a dozen years, as she was working as a dental assistant before.

I went directly to her and spoke this first sentence, "Good morning Jenny, and Happy New Year. I want to share with you about Jesus."

Her immediate response was, "Oh, I want to be a Christian, but I do not how."

I was truly shocked if not ashamed of myself, that all through these years, passing by her almost weekly, I had not stopped to share the Good News to her. She had been keen to know more about the Christian faith, and she had also wanted to be a Christian, but did not know how!

Over the next few minutes, I shared about Jesus to her, and led her to the sinner's prayers. She then asked me what to do with her little statues and idols on the shelves of her little outlet. I advised her that we will arrange for her to join a cell group, and they will take her through that process.

A few weeks after that situation, I was all fired up to share with people around me. Now, it was my plumber.

My plumber had come over to fix a few things around my house. It was quite a busy afternoon for him, requiring at least about two hours of work. While he was going around fixing the plumbing, I was preparing to share with him. I said in my heart clearly that this is the day that I would share with him. I had known him for nearly twenty years, and he had been a responsible, reliable and trusted plumber.

I prepared tea and biscuits, and when he had finished, I invited him to sit down.

This is not a common thing for a plumber to be treated with tea and biscuits, as most plumbers after doing their jobs tend to be not so clean, and would hardly feel comfortable to sit down for tea with the house owner.

I insisted, and he must have felt uncomfortable, when I said, "Please sit down."

I proceeded directly and told him that I would like to share about Jesus to him.

His immediate response was, "Oh, my mother is a Christian."

"What?" I said, partly stunned and surprised. "What about you, then?" I asked.

"Oh, in my family, as for religion, the boys followed the father, while the girls follow the mother" was his reply.

I then said, "I feel that it is a good thing if you give your life to Jesus. He is the Savior of the world."

Mr. Lai (not his real name), the plumber conceded, said a simple prayer and gave his life to Jesus, on that day.

What have I learned from these two episodes?

There are many people around us, who are ready and willing to accept Jesus. They need a nudge, a little tug, or a little push, to make that critical decision, and we should be that ambassador, that fisher of men, who should lead them gently into the Kingdom of God.

Testimony # 08 Speedy Harvesting

Apart from the two stories above, with my plumber and florist, people who are known to me and ones who are ready to receive Jesus, here are a few stories with strangers, who very quickly too are ushered into the Kingdom of God.

Jesus said that the harvest is plentiful and laborers are few.

I was referred a middle-aged man who was suffering from AIDS, or advanced HIV infection. This was in the early nineties, when a diagnosis of AIDS meant death in three years, as there was no cure then.

I picked up his notes, and was walking towards his bed, some fifteen feet away, when compassion engulfed me, and I directly raised the question, as my first sentence to him.

I said, "Mr. Pang, you have a serious illness. Why don't you give your life to Jesus?"

He looked at me and responded, "OK, doctor." We said the sinner's prayers together, and after that only, did I proceed to assess him. I asked him why he was so open to receive Jesus, and he replied that one of his relatives was a Christian.

While we were conversing, the neighboring patient, also a Chinese overheard and was observing us. I turned around to face him, and asked him the same question, "What about you, Sir?"

His reply surprised me, for he said, "I am a Christian too, but I have backslided."

I then said, "Then, come back to Jesus." He will bless you.

Two persons were touched and ministered to in one instance.

On another occasion, in my clinic, a young male Indonesian Chinese came for a consultation. I was led to share with him about Jesus. He responded affirmatively and welcomed Jesus into his life.

After the prayer, I asked him why he had so easily accepted Jesus.

He said, "Doc, I saw Jesus standing behind you."

"Oh, praise the LORD. I have never seen Him, but I know that He is beside me."

It was my last night at the Deeper Life Seminar series. I had set a target of 30 souls to be won for Jesus, over that one month. I dropped by to see a cousin. He was the fourth of siblings who still had not given his life to Jesus, when both parents and all his siblings had made that commitment. I figured out it would be fast and easy.

I pressed the bell and at the gate, while he was just at the door, I called out to him,

"Arnold (not his real name), tonight, you should give your life to Jesus!"

He gave a short laugh and said "Okay". He said the sinner's prayer and then I left. He has had enough told to him and has witnessed enough to know about the truth in Jesus. I assumed that his siblings would follow up with him. I met him again recently and encouraged him to start an active church life. This is 20 years on. He said, "OK."

Everyone's walk is different. Like what the late Reinhard Bonnke said, there is an A to Z in one's walk, and he does the "A" or conversion in leading them to Christ, and there are others who continue with the discipleship.

I feel the same too. Though I do not follow-up all of them, on and off, I will meet some who will remind me that I was the one who led them, their parents or their loved ones to Christ.

What do I learn from these testimonies?

We should seek out the lost and look for opportunities to share Christ and His love, and as St Francis Assisi said, speak if necessary.

We can persuade, but it is never for us to pressure and push. Our role is to share and tell them about Jesus. It is the Holy Spirit who will do the conviction. The seed is sowed, and some immediately respond, but some will do so at a later date.

Testimony # 09 Set Free from Gangsterism

Lau San (not his real name) walked into my clinic, together with three men, his honchos, as I would find out later. He demanded to be seen, as he was suffering from headaches. It was the lunch hour, and I usually use that hour to review patients that are already admitted in the wards. I did not know he was, so I told him to wait till I get back at 2 p.m. He waited patiently till I returned.

I came back on time at 2 p.m., and proceeded to see him. By that time, I had guessed that he had links to the underworld. In fact, he controlled a small township.

I told him that he must be a big brother or "Taiko", similar to that of a Mafia boss locally. He said, "Yes, in Rawang."

He then told me that he had been on the death row twice, almost scheduled to be hung to death, but somehow was able to get out free.

It was at this point that I told him that it was time to stop and to give his life to Jesus. He looked at me, and within a short while agreed. I called his honchos in, and I spoke to all four of them about Jesus, and who Jesus was.

All four of them gave their lives to Jesus. I picked up my phone and called for help from Ps Jason and my good friend and evangelist Brother Tek Seng. They came and ministered to all four of them. The lead gangster, who had come to see me, led another ten or eleven of his men to Jesus.

A few weeks later, he came back and affirmed that they have left dark world activities, and now confessed that it was "tough to earn a living." I told him to trust in the LORD and He will see him through the difficult times.

What have I learned from this episode?

There is no one too evil or too great a sinner to be beyond redemption. Even those in criminal activities have a conscience, and when touched by the Spirit of God, they are born again. It is no wonder that many, many people in detention or prison come to know Jesus as their Savior.

Testimony # 010 Post Tsunami Harvest

Following on the lesson about "hard work does matter", I seized the opportunity in January 2005.

Living in Malaysia, we were next door to the devastating tsunami, and the northern part of Malaysia was affected, with some dozens of lives lost. The city of Penang saw even fishing boats washed on to the city streets, though what happened in my country was minimal compared to Sumatra and Thailand, where thousands upon thousands perished. An estimated 230,000 people perished over a few hours.

The sense of the preciousness of life, and the suddenness of death was in the air. The tsunami, which is perhaps the most devastating in the history of mankind in recent years, had happened on Boxing Day, a day after Christmas.

I told and pledged to the LORD that I would work hard for souls for the month of January, which would begin barely five days after the tragedy.

Thus, from January 1st to January 31st 2005, I worked very hard at almost every opportunity, and recorded each salvation by name, with phone contact.

Thus, as a result of sheer dedication, perseverance and hard work, for that month of January 2005, when the whole world mourned for over 200,000 souls who perished suddenly, a total of 63 souls were saved through this humble servant and author.

That is the greatest harvest of souls on a personal basis in one month. I have not been able to repeat it, probably because I have not worked as hard as that month since.

When even one soul is saved, the Heavens rejoice. I am overjoyed that a good number of people came to know Jesus through me for the month after the tsunami. All Glory goes to our LORD for His mercy and compassion.

What have I learned from this testimony?

The harvest is plentiful and laborers are few. The Holy Spirit will work alongside us in convicting these lost souls.

If the recent great tsunami had softened many hearts for a season, the same must be true over this coronavirus pandemic. The world around us must surely be softened and ready for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We must pray that the LORD of Harvest will send more laborers into the field, for there is a great shortage of laborers.

Many may be afraid to say this prayer, for as soon as we ask the LORD of Harvest to send laborers into the field, He may reply:

"Sure, my son/daughter, I have been waiting for you to volunteer." When we hear His loving and gentle voice, who can refuse?

Chapter Four Will you be an Ambassador for Christ?

Will you now agree to accept your role and position as an ambassador for Christ?

There are many ambassadorial posts out there. Every nation sends out their ambassadors to represent the nation, and these ambassadors are placed in other nations. It is a very honored and privileged post or job, if you wish to be an 'ambassador' for your nation. What more, to be an "Ambassador for Christ."

It does not matter where you will be posted to really. Your first posting may be to a very small nation, e.g. "The Ambassador to Vanuatu", a tiny South Pacific Island, once voted as the happiest nation in the world, where there are no riots, little crime, little needs, little worry and hence lots of happy people.

The ambassador post being offered to you here is "an ambassador for Christ", and the place and appointment is free and easy, as the Word of God says, to your "Jerusalem, Samaria and the rest of the world."

Your 'Jerusalem" is where you live and work, or your village or township. So, you may be appointed to be the 'Ambassador for 5th Avenue" or "Rock Road" or "Tiny Village" or "Tinseltown" i.e. the road or village you live in. Be faithful and do your job well, for before long, you are ready to be promoted by the LORD for your next post, which will be more exciting, more challenging and may make you 'famous', if that's what you have been desiring.

Your Samaria is the neighboring town, city, country or region, within an hour or two by car, or even a little more. Yes, you have now be called to another region. Your area of influence and authority is extending. Jabez' prayer for you is effectively being fulfilled. Increase your capacity – to love more, reach out more, work harder and struggle onwards for precious souls and lives.

Your rest of the world is the region around you, beyond your town and county, or even your country. Soon, the LORD calls you to another land, a foreign land to speak for Him, to testify to His goodness to you, to share passionately about Jesus.

How far God will send you will depend on your own desires, plan and capability and capacity.

Your first step is to agree, followed by being equipped. Agreeing takes only one moment, one day or within the week, if you will pray.

Equipping can take anything from days to years. As we have noted above, a young believer of barely a few hours can share his or her joy with anyone. The message is simple and the messenger, which is you need not be a "professor of theology or apologetics." Just share Jesus from your heart.

A child of five can share about Jesus.

The Word is clear. Do not keep your light hidden in the closet. Let your faith shine so that others can see it. Always share the Good News, if necessary speak. How can they believe if they have not heard and how can they hear if you do not go out to speak or preach?

And, if you can recommend a good teacher, a good restaurant, a good doctor to your friend, why not the Good Shepherd?

Many are called and few chosen. You have been called among the 'many'. To be chosen, you need to step forward and volunteer and say:

"Here I am, LORD."

In fact, you need to run forward and shout out loud to the LORD, that you are available and willing, ready and equipped and show your excitement, keenness, commitment and willingness to serve our Mighty God.

It is like being called and chosen to represent your country in the Olympics, and to strive for Gold. You do not do so by drinking coffee with legs outstretched on your sofa, watching the television and waiting for the phone to ring and after years say:

"The LORD did not call me." I am a faithful church goer and I tithe regularly to my church.

The field is ripe for harvesting and laborers are few. Meanwhile, there are hundreds and thousands out there with provoking, sincere, and searching questions about your faith in Jesus. Will you please take up their calls, queries and comments and respond lovingly to show them the Way, the Truth and the Life, pointing to them the narrow path which has led you to that saving knowledge in Jesus Christ!?

Comment # 1 I have heard it all before

"Listen, I have heard it all before. I don't want to hear about it again."

I understand what you mean, and I will not go into the details of the Gospel which you already know, as you have already heard of the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus. I can only ask you to leave it open, for another time to consider Jesus, as your personal Lord and Savior.

After all, it is free and millions and billions in fact have taken up the offer. Why not set aside some time when you are free, and without any stress or pressure to relook at the whole question on who Jesus is really?

Maybe, if you consider me as a sales person, I am sure that in the past, you have gone back to reconsider and made a decision after that. We do not necessarily have to say "yes" the first time.

Please do not reject that possibility of taking a good and deeper study of the faith in this amazing and awesome living Savior, whom we call Jesus Christ.

[A seed has been planted. Leave in peace.]

Comment # 2 I took Scripture studies before

"I took Scripture studies before in school; so, I know about the Gospels."

Wow, that's really great. You are one up on me. I have never studied scriptures in school, nor have I been to Bible School. All of us go through phases of knowing something in our heads or mind, before we take the next step.

If I may share from my own experience, when I read the Gospels for the first time, I was really intrigued about the story of a virgin birth, about a man called Jesus, and his baptism by John the Baptist. It was John the Baptist who pointed to Jesus, and said that this is the Lamb of God, who will take away the sins of mankind, and that Jesus will baptize us with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

After hearing and knowing that, I had to make the next crucial step to accept and receive Jesus as my Lord and Savior.

That next step is very important, a step of agreement when we say "I do" in a marriage vow, or just "okay" when we are buying something. A phone call to your broker is enough for the act of purchasing some stocks to go through.

I pray and urge that you will take that next and important crucial step, since you already have heard the Good News of Jesus.

[ You have watered the seed.]

Comment # 3 I find you offensive

"I find it offensive that you should keep talking about your Jesus."

I am surprised that you are offended. I mean well and I speak from my heart, with sincerity and love for you as a friend. Also, it may seem like we are boasting or arrogant, but in actual fact, we are not. It is the joy and happiness inside me overflowing out lovingly to everyone around me, making us wanting share that joy.

My best analogy that you may understand is like having just found a treasure box and I am running to you to share that Good News with you.

That is what knowing Jesus has done to my life.

[He may still walk away, but you have sowed a seed and a testimony.]

Comment # 4 It is all rubbish to me

"Really?! You call it 'good news'? It is just 'rubbish' to me. Nonsense and mere myths and fairy tales to me."

I do not really mean to impose on you. I actually mean good for you. It is like telling you that I found 'gold nuggets' over there in that field. It may sound unbelievable, or even nonsense, but it is true, because I have experienced this wonderful truth in my life. Believe me, and go and find out for yourself. That is all that I am saying to you.

[In other words, even if one is rejected as being obnoxious, do not take it to your heart but give a little sincere and loving response before you leave. Let them know that that so-called 'rubbish' is precious gold to you. Again, leave in peace, with a smile, and they will feel that you have something inside you, that is different.

They may still say, "Never mind! Keep it to yourself!" but a seed of the Word of God has been planted.]

Comment # 5 Enough. I don't want to listen

"Enough. I don't want to listen anymore. Please shut up!"

I accept your turning me away, or not wanting to hear more, for the moment.

I haven't really said anything. I believe I am still your friend. Let us remain as good friends. Why should my faith and belief in Jesus be an obstacle to our friendship, when I do not mean any harm and nor have any evil thoughts or actions towards you, but only good and sincere intentions?

If ever you are ready to hear more, please give me a call. God loves you.

[Silence, or the phone call may have ended, but the seed of love has been planted. Any time in any of the above conversations, if the other party shuts off; pause, pray and complete your sharing with a short text, so that the message goes through.]

Comment # 6 Why are you so 'cocksure' that you are right?

"Why are you so bloody cocksure? What if you are wrong?!

I know that it is a mystery to you, but the moment I came to the realization that Jesus is Lord, I made the decision with that assurance deep inside me that Jesus is Lord and Savior. I know it in my chest and my heart that I am saved by Jesus, that if I were to die today, or even at this very moment, that I will be safe with my Lord in Heaven.

I know because I know. If you ask any other 'born again' Christian this same question, they will put their hands on their chest and say the same thing, that we have that assurance that we will be safe in the arms of Jesus when we die.

Incidentally, it isn't me that says so, but the scriptures from the Holy Bible quoting from the lips of Jesus Himself. Jesus said that, "I am the Truth, the Way and the Life, and no one comes to the Father but through Me."

Also, theologians after theologians, and critics after critics have searched and studied the scriptures and have come to accept this truth that Jesus is Lord.

[Whatever his response is irrelevant. Your testimony has planted a seed of faith in him.]

Comment # 7 Why must you quote the Bible all the time?

"Why must you quote the Bible all the time?

It is so good that you asked this question. Yes, the Holy Bible is our main and only reference. We believe that it is the correct and infallible truth, \- the Word of God. Whatever we believe, and whatever we say about our faith must be in line with the teachings and words of the Bible.

Yes, Christians, I mean all Christians should love the Bible, because it is the Word of God, and God's love letters to us.

In fact, one of the best ways to come to understand, know and receive the Lord Jesus as Lord and Savior is through the study and reading of the Bible, with an open, receptive and prayerful mind and heart.

The Word of God in the Bible is powerful and speaks to the soul.

["A question like this deserves an answer that will glorify God. A seed of truth has been planted.]

Comment # 8 You still have not answered my question!

"You still have not answered my question! How can you be so sure that you are right?"

Well, there is the short answer and the long answer. If you have the time and patience, I can take you along the path or process of the longer answer. It took me a 6-month search with an open heart studying the scriptures to come to that conclusion. I suppose it is like a decision to marry someone, you go through a process, ask questions and seek answers, and finally be convinced that you have made the right choice.

My short answer is that Jesus Himself said so, and He proved who He was i.e. His divinity by what He did, and that has stood the test of time. He prayed for the lame, and the lame got up and walk, so too when he prayed for lepers, all were healed, and the blind could see and even the dead were resurrected.

And if we focus on His resurrection and analyze it in detail, the conclusion will be that Jesus was resurrected and His resurrection was witnessed and documented by many.

Jesus has stood the test of time and has proven that He is Lord and King of kings. That is why I believe.

Comment # 9 I am not ready for all that religious stuff

"Okay, okay. There may be some truth in what you are saying, but I am not ready for all that religious stuff."

Sure, my dear friend, there is absolutely no compulsion here. No one should ever have a sword over your head and insist that you believe. It took me months, some even years to be convinced.

All I am saying is, "Hey, take a look at this amazing offer and gift!" Certainly, why not come to know that earlier than later; if one can receive something good and life transforming even now and today, why not? Why wait till we are terminally ill or on our death bed, or in prison or in some other tragic situation, before we open our hearts to Jesus?

If you begin at least with an open heart, and take a look at the Gospel on another occasion, or give me some time, maybe an hour on another day, we can have a heart to heart talk. I will be happy to answer any of your questions to the best of my knowledge and ability.

For now, let's get on with our game of golf and make some birdies.

Comment # 10 One word about Jesus & I will punch you!

"Look, don't you get the message? Another word about your Jesus, and I will give you a bunch of 'fives'!"

Brother (as you back off), I didn't really say anything. All I was sharing is about my life, what has happened to me, and why I am so thankful to God for it. I do not mean to impose my belief on you. In fact, each one of us has to come to that moment when we choose to believe or not.

There is no need to be aggressive or to resort to violence. I am only sharing about something good that has happened to me.

Let's remain as friends.

[Many have experienced a bunch of 'fives' for sharing the Gospel. Many who have given a bunch of 'fives' have repented and became the best of friends.]

Comment # 11 I am happy as I am. Leave me alone!

"I am happy as I am. Please leave me alone!"

I am happy for you that you are happy for now. I cannot describe to you what I mean by the peace of God. Anytime, you feel like chatting about God, let me know. For now, I am more than happy to pray for you.

If you manage to find some time, please check up this scripture verse. Just type in in Google and you will find it. It is Matthew 16:26. This verse may lead you to ask that question, what more or what else do I need?

It will emphasize to you what I am talking about, the preciousness and value of our salvation, our soul.

[ You proceed to give a note with Matthew 16:26 on it. "For what profits a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Remember, never to take offence, as you are doing something good for him or her, not something evil.]

Comment # 12 Money is my God. I don't need Jesus!

"Money is my God. I don't need Jesus!"

I certainly will not challenge your statement and you will also state that I too need money to live. There are many Christians who were like you too, when they chased after prosperity and riches, before they found Jesus.

Yes, money is an asset to be used and shared. I think you do not really mean that "money is your God", because you wouldn't want to serve money, to be a slave to money. Money should serve us, as it is a gift from God for all of us – resources that are our needs. Money is just a currency, that can be declared useless at any time. We cannot compare the Maker of Heaven and earth to money. God is beyond material wealth and riches.

What you mean is that you have everything you need on earth for now – food, shelter, clothes and even a good life. In fact, I do pray that you prosper in all that you do, that you are in good health, and that even your soul prospers. (3 John 1,2).

However, we have one verse which says that if you own the whole world, but lose your soul, you have lost it. For what use is it to a person, if he gains the whole world and loses his soul.

Think about it. You can check this verse up in Matthew 16:26.

Whatever it is, we should ensure that we make it to Heaven. We need that visa, that passport or password to enter, when the time comes.

Comment # 13 It's all fairy tales

"How can you be so foolish to believe in some fairy tales?

These are real stories and accounts of events that happened around 2000 years ago. They are not fairy tales. Just as we note the words and teaching of Plato, Socrates, Buddha, Confucius and Lao Tse, all of whom lived between 400-500 years before Jesus, so too are the stories around Jesus. It is true that paper was only invented in 100+AD, and the printing machine only in 1600 AD or so, but yet people could write on papyrus and other material.

Many witnesses were present to describe all that happened during the time of Jesus. Of course, there was no photographs then too, but interestingly, all the pictures and drawings on the churches all over the world, in the old cathedrals depict the same stories of Jesus as in the Bible.

Please reconsider these stories about Jesus again.

Comment # 14 If Jesus is real, show Him to me

"If Jesus is real, show Him to me."

Brother, you are not the first person who says so, or demands to see Jesus. Many have asked and have seen Him. The best example is Thomas, who said that he would not believe unless he saw the resurrected Jesus, and he did.

For many others, when they seek sincerely and asked seriously and sincerely, many have had life transforming encounters with the LORD.

Sure, ask with a sincere open and longing heart, and you may see Jesus. He is alive and present everywhere. It is just that, our eyes are blinded or blurred and fail to see the truth in the Scriptures about Jesus. He is alive and with us, on our right-hand side, and has never left us nor forsaken us. [Psalm 16.8 & Hebrews 13:5]

Yet, there are millions and billions who have not personally seen Jesus, yet believe in Him, and we can certainly believe without seeing, if we understand the message and accept the witnesses' testimonies about Jesus.

When we read the Bible and the words of Jesus, He becomes alive to us.

Comment # 15 Who says only Christians can go to Heaven?

"Why are you Christians always claiming that only Christians can go to Heaven?"

Let me explain. To be correct, we do not really say that only Christians can go to heaven. No, I did not say that. Listen carefully. What Jesus said was, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one comes to the Father but through Him."

My own personal interpretation of that verse is that it is consistent with the whole Bible, as the Lord Jesus is the Co-Author of life, and "all things were made through Him" – all or everything in the whole universe; therefore, all of us will return to Heaven through Him. That verse means that He is the final Judge and it is He who will decide who can enter to Heaven, to full access to Father God.

After all, He is the King of Heaven, and since He owns the whole place, it is natural that it is through Him, the final entry point before we can enter Heaven. That is why Jesus is also the Door, and we can only enter by the Door, which is Jesus.

It is Jesus who said that He is the Only Way. And because Jesus has made those very strong claims, it is for us to find out whether it is true or whether it makes sense or not. Ultimately, you need to find out who Jesus is, for Him to make such bold claims.

Comment # 16 What about children and innocent people?

"What about all the lovely children and innocent people? You mean they will not make it to heaven because they are not Christians?"

What the Bible says is consistent. What Jesus said is consistent too.

If you are the owner of a house, you have the right to decide who enters. So too, with Heaven, it is for Jesus to decide.

I am confident that children and innocent people, especially those who have never heard about Jesus, would be eligible to enter, but it is up to the Lord Jesus Himself, as He is the gateway to Heaven.

For now, why not get the visa, password, or permit, and that is to call upon Him now, and get to know Him.

He will be at the door on that final day, and will have the final say.

One verse that comes to mind is the verse after John 3:16, which is John 3:17, which says:

"God did not send Jesus to condemn the world but that the world will be saved through Him."

Comment # 17 Why believe in one holy book?

"How can you just believe in one book – the Bible? What about other holy books? Everyone claims that their religion is correct and each one has their holy scriptures"

It is true that our faith is built on the foundation of one Book, the Holy Bible. I am not a theologian nor will I attempt to defend that the Bible is God's inspired Word or scriptures. This truth has been challenged and has been defended by scholars of the scriptures.

Every book and every chapter have been justified as being canonized as a "Word of God"; so, for that reason, we accept that the Holy Bible is the infallible truth from cover to cover, from page to page.

The words in it has many versions, and many interpretations can arise from it. We call the printed word Logos, and the Rhema as the living Word which means that the Bible gives fresh revelations to different people at different times, a rich and deep understanding from God. We believe that the Holy Spirit will be the best teacher and expositor as He makes the truth come to life.

Now, with regards to other scriptures, and other holy books, there are of course many theological studies on comparative religions and the student of theology can go into greater detail to answer that question. However, when one compares the different faiths, the different founders and the different holy books, there is bound to be controversy and conflict.

This is not my job or my purpose to talk about our beloved neighbors and their holy books. Naturally they respect and revere their holy scriptures and it would not be right here to even touch on any other matter outside the Christian faith, which is the focus of this book.

I can therefore, only share about our own holy book, and share about it's amazing truth and its ability to set anyone free – free from addiction, free from disbelief, free from captivity.

The words come alive when we read it and go deeper into it.

Our whole faith is built on the foundation of one Book, the Holy Bible. For us, a Christian must believe and base all his or her words, action and life on this one Book. A believer in Jesus Christ who does not read the Bible will be weak over time, as he or she lacks the content and depth about the essence of the faith in Jesus. Spiritual growth from a child to a mature adult in Jesus comes from both reading the Word of God, and from trials and tribulations, where we will see the working of the Spirit of God. There is no other way. If the Holy Bible is disproved or disregarded, then the whole Christian faith will collapse.

Christianity and the Bible are one, and the Bible amazingly points to One – Jesus Christ. Will you take a look at this holy book we call the Bible?

Comment # 18 I am convinced God does not love me

"I am convinced that God does not love me."

For you to come to such thoughts, you must have gone through a lot in life, a lot of pain and difficulties.

Love is the central message in action in our faith in Jesus. It is actually because of God's love for mankind that there is hope and a faith or religion called "Christianity", founded and based on our Savior Jesus.

Mankind would otherwise be condemned because of sin to punishment with little or no hope, until God in His love and mercy and compassion for us, sent to us, His Son to pay the price or ransom for our sins on the Cross in Calvary, to redeem us by the Blood of the Lamb of God.

Though we have free entry into God's Kingdom, it isn't free, because Jesus paid for it with His life.

God truly loves us. That is why we as His children, as His church of Christ are referred to as the Bride of Christ. In many passages of the Scriptures, God affirms His love for you and I. I particularly like the Songs of Solomon Chapter 6:3 below:

"I am My beloved's, and My beloved is Mine."

As we draw close to God, our Father, He will draw close to you. James 4:8

I am so sorry that you are in this state or situation. Let me pray for you God's overflowing love over your life. When you come to know of God's amazing love and you invite Jesus into your life, you will be transformed.

Believe me, God loves you dearly.

[You need to support both in prayer and in your friendship, with ones like these. Just talking and walking away is not enough. God wants to shower His love to such persons through you and I.]

Comment # 19 I am a good person; I should make it

"I am a good person; I should make it."

That is a good, if not a great start – to begin with a clean slate, as a good person.

In simple terms, what you are saying is that you are ready and fit, and that you can make it to the peak of Mount Everest. Or that you woke up fresh one morning, and say that you will compete the marathon and hit the final tapes easily. Thus, with a good background is a good start in your journey towards heaven- not a final confirmation, in my opinion.

It is in fact the beginning of a journey – a pilgrimage. That you know you are a good person, and that you feel that you can make it is good, and a sign of confidence.

However, the Bible says that "all have sinned, and the wages of sin is death."

It is difficult to have that assurance that you can make it, on your own merit and strength. We do not say that we can make it, but that our Savior makes us enter smoothly and straightaway via the Green Lane that He has provided for us. He has indeed paid for our ticket.

Seriously, think about it. Why not consider the possibility that you may falter or not make it at that final test?

Comment # 20 I just want to enjoy my life

"I just want to enjoy life. I don't need a God to tell me what to do."

Actually, what you say is in fact consistent with the first man and woman. God gave them a good life, one to enjoy and they were free, with food readily available in a beautiful garden.

God wants to give us a great life, called "an abundant life", and He made it possible for us, through Jesus. Jesus said, in John 10:10, "I have come to give you life, and life abundantly."

He came to not to give us rules and rules, but some guidelines so that we would not fall and end up in a mess. For some reasons, mankind always ends up in a mess.

Thus, being a Christian does not mean that our lives will be miserable, but in fact it can be an abundant and rich life, with success and prosperity, good health, even as our inner man, our soul prospers.

Our life in Christ is fulfilling, happy and can be full of adventure too.

Comment # 21 I will think about it

"All right, I will think about it."

That's really cool! Anytime, you leave the door of your heart open to the greatest message of all time, it is great.

If I have a million messages on my computer, and I am about to re-program it, and also refresh all the memory of my thoughts and mind, starting from zero, this is the one message I should save and keep.

This is the one thought that I would like to leave with you to ponder and chew over – that Jesus, the Son of God is Lord and Savior of the world and we need Him to make it into the gates of Heaven. Can I call you soon? Call me anytime. Cheers.

[No one likes a pushy sales person. You have open the conversation, and this response is fair and reasonable. Take it as a positive feedback and opening. Continue to pray and God will knock on the doors of his or her heart. Remember the seven witnesses. You are one of the witnesses.]

Comment # 22 Do I have another choice?

"Do I have another choice? It sounds so exclusive, like there is no other way."

What a direct question that you are asking! Basically, you hit the nail on the head. You are actually asking me, why I am making so much fuss about this one path, - this one choice, this one faith in Jesus Christ.

Two verses come to my mind. One is what Jesus said in John 14;6, that "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one comes to the Father except through Me."

He made this very strong and exclusive statement that requires us to find out more, and understand what this statement means. Is Jesus who He says He is?

The other verse is what Paul says in the Book of Acts, Acts 4:12, another verse in the Bible, which says, "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

These are very serious and strong claims that the least anyone should do is to take a good look at these claims. That is also why we are passionate about sharing about this most precious and powerful Name on earth and in heaven. It is a criterion set by Heaven not by men.

Comment # 23 Why should I have a religion?

"Why should I have a religion? I am free and fine without one."

To many people, religion can have different meanings. By definition, religion should mean a set of doctrine that guides one as a follower of Almighty God. Also, religion should mean some divine teachings about God and our life on earth.

Why let ourselves to be put into a 'box' for now – whatever our religion or faith is? How about going to basics and having the realization that we are mere mortal beings, and in a short while, our life ends here?

Surely then, we must search for the answer as to where we will be going after life on earth. That is where the different doctrines come in – e.g. the reincarnation doctrine that one will be reborn in another person or in another form. The other is that there is a judgment and selective process where we end up either in a place called Hell, or we make it to Heaven.

Central to these doctrines is the question about the origin of man, and many still put their faith on "The Theory of Evolution" and say that we evolved from carbon or the most primitive form of life, and therefore the question of God is irrelevant.

For this author, it is too simplistic that all those planets, stars and whatever floating around us in the solar system and universe just appeared from nowhere. There has to be a MIND far more superior than we can ever imagine, or to say it straight:

"God exists!"

That was the driving force for me to seek out for a God.

"God exists and He made mankind on planet earth."

Where then should we go from here? Thus, man began his search and over time, religions as they are in existence now on earth, and apparently, some 3000 over types of religions have been born, whether created by man or whether they are paths set by God.

For me, it is all encapsulated in one word and one person – Jesus, the Son of God, co-Author of the Universe.

Comment # 24 Why should I change my faith?

"Why are you telling me all this? Why should I change my faith?"

Firstly, let me state my stand and position, that I am in no way here to influence or force you in any way. Effectively, I have no control over anyone on earth, not even members of my family, or the staff who work under me. Well, perhaps when my children were small, I may have that authority and power over them, but once they reach an age of 18, they make their own choice and decision.

Similarly, I am here not as one with great influence and authority over you to force a change – not like a crusader or jihadist with a sword over your head.

I come as a friend, as a gentle messenger, or ambassador to share what we call "the Good News" that some 2000 years ago, a man walked on planet earth, and He came with a strikingly powerful message that He was from Heaven, and He did amazing miracles that so many people witnessed, when the blind were able to see, the lame walked, people of unsound mind were set free, and the dead were raised to life. He ended up judged and crucified, and on the third day rose from the dead, and ironically, at the very typing of this sentence (this is the day of Ascension), he lived and was seen by many for several weeks before He literally flew up to heaven.

What I am sharing is what He said, "That He is the Resurrection and the Life" and that "He is the Door" to Heaven, for at the end of the Day, He is the King, and owner of this place that we believe is where everybody after life on earth seeks to enter. He is the final Judge.

What we are doing is to get the ticket, the passport or at least the password that will make our entry free and easy. I have no power to make anyone change their faith, and my purpose is just to share that as for me, I was from a Buddhist and Taoist background, and after reading the Bible for 5 months plus, I came to believe in the message that I just mentioned.

Comment # 25 I prefer the teachings of Confucius

"I prefer the teachings of Confucius. It is non-controversial."

My dear friend, I will never say anything negative or bad about another faith. And, I can concur with you that Confucius was undoubtedly one of the greatest philosophers of all time, and interestingly these five i.e. Plato, Socrates, Buddha, Confucius and Lao Tse lived around the same time, which is about 500 years before Jesus came on earth.

All their teachings and sayings were amazingly well documented and researched in history, at a time when paper and the printing machine had not yet been discovered, - paper around 100 A.D by Tsai Lun, and the printing press by Gutenberg in 1440 AD.

Therefore, the documentation about the life and works of Jesus is correct and not myth or fairy tales, as He came much later, some 500 years after those great teachers. History accepts this man called Jesus, and accepts Him as a great Teacher and the Founder of Christianity. So, what I have just shared that Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life, and that no one enters Heaven without Him are His words and not mine.

In fact, Jesus is the only teacher or prophet who points to Himself directly, and not to God, implying that He is God. It is for this reason, that his words were considered as blasphemy, that the Jews sought that He be put to death. And the death of Jesus on the Cross, eventually happened and was in fact in line with God's Masterplan for the salvation of mankind. Thus the blackest Friday of all time became "Good Friday."

Quote "The most unjust act ever committed by mankind on man, when the blameless and sinless Son of God was crucified on Calvary became the greatest act of justification for mankind ever, in the history of time." Unquote Timothy Sng.

Comment # 26 I am a non-conformist

"I am a non-conformist. No matter what you say, it makes no difference to me."

I fully understand where you are coming from. This goes back to the very basic principle of freedom of choice, and a free will to decide anything for one self. If whatever I am sharing is of no use or no impact to you, sure let it go and let it pass, for now.

However, if what I am saying, most lovingly and passionately is something that matters, it is something that one should consider seriously at some time in one's life. It is not about conforming or not conforming but about what is good and best for you.

I have often told my dear friends, which includes you that since you have heard what I have just said about Jesus, that He is a Living God and Savior, just remember that in case, you happen to be in any serious trouble, call out upon Him.

It is very natural for anyone when he or she is in trouble to cry out to their God, or even just say, "Oh my God!", or even "Oh God!" or "God help me, please" and He will hear and answer. This is my assurance for you.

When all is well and status quo, many are happy as they are. I do not wish any evil upon you and I do wish you well, and in fact pray that all will be well with you, but you never know. Thus, if ever you are in any sort of danger or trouble, just call upon "Jesus" in desperation and He will save you. There are many, many testimonies about such instances.

There was a man during the World War II, about to be beheaded by the Japanese in Malaya when he cried out to Jesus and rain and thunderstorms immediately broke out, and his execution was deferred. When he was taken out again on another sunny day for the execution, he did the same thing again and rain and thunderstorms broke out again, and the commander of the platoon was shocked and decided that this man was divinely protected and let him go.

This story is documented in this author's book "The Testimony of Jesus."

A friend of mind was a free thinker, when one day, while in a lift, she plummeted down and the lift was jammed in darkness. She called upon her gods and without any success. Then she remembered what another person (not me) had said, and she called upon the Name of Jesus. The lift moved and she rushed in time to sit for a crucial examination paper, disheveled and still in shock. And she passed! She now serves and loves the LORD dearly. A coincidence? We live a life full of such stories.

Comment # 27 You are wasting your time with me!

"You are wasting your time with me."

I must indeed thank you for giving me time to hear me out. I disagree with your statement because of two reasons; one is that talking to you and meeting you is never a waste of time, as I consider you as being a friend and more than that as someone very precious in the eyes of the Almighty. He cares for you and loves you. Secondly, I never consider it a waste of time to share the Good News. Watching BBC news or CNN news can be a waste of time some times, but sharing His Good News is never a waste of time.

If, however, you are busy, we can meet again on another day. If you would like to change to another subject for the moment (since we are in the same car together for another few hours), it is fine with me. If, however, you have any pressing and troubling questions, please shoot and I will try my best to answer them, as we are guided by the Spirit of God, as to what to say and what to do.

Comment # 28 I am an atheist

"I am an atheist."

You have said something very profound, that you do not believe in the existence of God. Okay, I will not attempt to discuss or even debate with you about the Almighty's position, as He can defend Himself.

Basically, what most so-called atheists mean, apart from the hard-core ones, is that everything they see and know about can be explained without the existence of God. For some of us, we are in the other end in our concept and faith, that everything that we see around us, and everything process that is going on is seen, monitored and coordinated by God. This does not necessarily mean that we are automated robots, but that God is in full control of the whole Universe.

I would like to leave with just a little word of encouragement that you can hold on to that for the moment. Feel free to give God a challenge that if He is real and if He exists, that He will show Himself to you. Many have given that challenge and He showed up, in different ways.

There is one criterion however when you do so: do it sincerely and with humility i.e. with an attitude that you are not really truly an atheist but you need to be convinced that God exists.

Comment # 29 Why are churches closing down in Europe?

"Why are churches closing down in Europe?"

I honestly haven't studied that from a social or scientific point of view. You may be right in some situations, not all, because I recently met a great man of God called George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilization and the owner of the ships Logos and Doulos that has traveled all over the world with a huge library of Christian literature. He told this author personally that the churches in Europe are going through a revival.

Perhaps, the best answer can come if we read the history of men, especially about the kings in the Old Testament.

There are kings who are godly and follow after Him and kings that follow after other forms of worship, and it goes on and off over the ages. This is the nature of mankind – being hot and cold, lukewarm and cool, until they are set on fire for God.

However, if we consider a small village and see a huge cathedral there, it is testimony of the whole village faith, because it is not only very expensive, but also takes decades if not centuries to built a cathedral. I have visited the Sagrada Familia, which was started in 1882 by Antoni Gaudi and it is still under construction after nearly 140 years. Remember that these cathedrals were the tallest buildings in Europe and the world for many hundreds of years before the modern skyscrapers took over. These buildings are testimonies of faith and of God in their lives, and that they believed in God, and in Christ Jesus.

Thus, it is man's fault, if our hearts turn hot and cold, warm and cool. I hope my sharing will spark a fire in you to search for the living God. That question and comments need not only be about them, others and the people in Europe, but about you and I – our own, personal response to the Good News that is at our feet.

Comment # 30 There are so many hypocrites in church?

"There are so many hypocrites in church."

Wow! You noticed. I can agree in part with you on that observation. My response to you is very simple.

"Never let a bad guy obstruct your way in receiving a good thing!"

Don't let those hypocrites or even the hypocrisy of the church deter you from seeking out the Living God. Time and time again in history, this has happened. There are good kings and bad kings, good Popes and bad Popes, but God is the same. It is man, you and I that are not consistent.

Interestingly too, in the time of Noah, as we believe, God was so angry with mankind that He decided to wipe out the human race, but He saw a good man – Noah. Thus, He decided to give the human race a second chance. Noah was directed to built a huge ark to house his family and many species of animals, a massive project indeed, which took his life time. It was a great tragedy when all of the human race perished except for a family of eight people. God grieved and promised after that with a new covenant marked by the first rainbow in the skies.

Yes, there may be a lot of hypocrites in church; but please do not let them obstruct your way towards the loving arms of our living God. We have a book of Psalms and the first book rebukes such people that hinders the way of the good and righteous ones like you.

Look away from the hypocrites, and look into the mirror and pledge to be a sincere seeker of God, to reach out to Him and to follow Him with full sincerity and commitment, for truly God is our Maker and Master, and it makes sense to seek Him out.

Comment # 31 Why are priests being charged with rape?

"Why are priests being charged with rape?"

Brother, I am truly devastated and very angry whenever I hear of such news. My personal feeling is that these guilty ones should be whipped and jailed, though I pray that they will truly repent and seek God's mercy.

God is a merciful and compassionate God but in the same verse in Exodus 34.6, he will not overlook the iniquities of mankind. In fact, we know that mankind fell from the time of Adam, and we know that he wages of sin is "death" and mankind is literally doomed, needing redemption.

Redemption finally came in the form of the Son of God who paid the ransom with the Blood of the Lamb of God, as Jesus is fondly and reverently referred to.

To know God, to know His Word and teachings and to sin as some of these men of God did, when they are supposed to care and shepherd the children of God is unimaginable and despicable! They will certainly pay a heavy price for it.

One thing I have heard, many, many times is that when a child rapist or a pedophile enters prison, he will be abused, assaulted, raped and even killed in some situations. Sin has a heavy price. Prison is already a form of "hell', and tragically these ones will be at the mercy of the fellow prisoners, who will show no mercy.

God help them. But for now, why not focus on your own life's journey? For that reason, God gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believes in Him can have everlasting or eternal life.

Comment # 32 Who says that you have the truth?

"Who says that you have the truth? Why are you so arrogant?"

My dear friend, in all humility, it is never my intention nor that of most of us Christians to boast and shout out that we are the best, and that we are the chosen people and so on.

In actual fact, it is Almighty God who extends His invitation to everyone, and He does not want anyone to be excluded. Thus, there is no "me and you" or "ours and yours." He is calling out to everyone and He is saying that He is the Truth, and we who represents Him is saying so, that He says that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one comes to the Father but through Him. Do you know who I am talking about?

No one on earth owns the truth – it is God who has the truth, who owns the truth and is the "Truth."

So, please forgive me or anyone else in the past or future who may seem to sound arrogant and patronizing to say "we are in and you are out."

We will never use any derogatory term on anyone who have not yet believed in Jesus. Yes, we are Christians, and we believe in Jesus, as our Lord, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Son of God, who was there at the beginning, is alive now and will return one day. That is all we are saying. We are not saying that one is right and the other is wrong. We are saying what our Savior said, and it is because of what He said and done to convince us to follow Him, especially when He claimed and stated that "He is the Way the Truth and the Life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him."

I am saying what Jesus said, in all humility and meekness, in gentleness and with God's love, for God loves the world so much that He send Jesus so that we can have eternal life with God.

Comment # 33 I don't believe in all that you say

"I don't believe in all that you say. It is nonsense to me."

My dear friend, I am not offended. That is your opinion at this time. I was like that before. Many others too at some time could not believe or accept these words that I shared earlier. But, please leave the matter open for another day.

I was once shouted at by a lawyer, whom I thought was a Christian as he had a Christian name. He was in a wheel chair and as his wife wheeled him in, compassion rose from my heart as I offered to pray for him. Those were the first words to him, when the wheelchair was about four feet from me.

"Can I pray for you?"

He lashed out loudly, "Don't touch me. I don't want. I don't want."

I was informed later by his wife that he had adopted an atheistic view of the world for decades.

I calmed him down and assured him that I would not pray for him, but yet said that "I will pray for you", referring to my own prayer time. I was already fasting and praying for four other souls then, and included him as a fifth person on my prayer list.

I was pleasantly surprised when he returned for a follow-up appointment three months later, as his wife jubilantly announced to me at the door, from about 8-10 feet away: "Doc, my husband is now born again!"

Wow! I immediately said the same words, calling his name: "Can I pray for you?"

As tears streamed down his cheeks, he nodded in agreement, and I prayed for him. A few weeks later, I visited him in his home and prayed for him again.

I was thrilled that an atheist came back to the faith that his forefathers had since the days of St Thomas of India.

[The key is to share a testimony lovingly.]

Comment # 34 I believe in all religions

"I believe in all religions; all religions teach good."

Thank you for allowing me to share. Wow, that means that you are indeed a seeker of God, and believe that mankind should do good, be good and seek out the Creator. That is what religions focus on for their believers.

When I started my search, I was going to read all the scriptures from all the major religions, and I began my search in reading the Bible.

Interestingly, I met a professor who said the exact opposite. He said, "Religion is bad." He went on to explain that religion was a major cause of wars and battles, resulting in the loss of lives.

History of course is very important. Perhaps, while you glance through and study the various religions, it is best to look into the founders of some of these religions, and you will find that all of the founders except one are human. Some are started by charismatic leaders, who somehow are able to mesmerize and even control their followers. A classical example is that of Jim Jones who led his misled flock into the jungles of Guyana and made them commit mass suicide drinking laced cyanide with the assurance that they will enter heaven immediately.

Thus, we should always go back to the founder. For me as a Chinese, I can comment on my previous faith which would be a mix of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. All the founders were Asians and they lived around 400-600 B.C. They were great teachers, human beings who were learned and taught about the philosophy of life. None of them ever claimed that they were God, nor that anyone following their faith would make it to heaven. Hence, their teachings were good and non-confrontational.

The challenge comes when we talk about the three major faiths that have the same roots i.e. Christianity, Judaism and Islam. These three are intertwined and all have one biological and historical heritage in Abraham, the Father to all three faiths.

Any student of religion studying these three faiths will come to realize that there are deep truths in the midst of the scriptures recorded.

Thus, my advice is that you do not stop there. Go on and read on the three Holy Books that are linked to these three major faiths – the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Koran, and draw your own conclusion.

Comment # 35 I believe in Jesus as one of the prophets

"I believe in Jesus as one of the prophets."

To believe in Jesus is already 99 % there, faith-wise.

In many of the holy books, e.g. Koran and the Bahai Texts, Jesus is acknowledged as a prophet. In some denominations, like the Jehovah Witness, Jesus is also recognized as a prophet.

A lot of people at the time of Jesus recognized Jesus as a prophet too, but there is another necessary step of faith to take. It's like when you agree that a product is great or good. You will still need to pick it up and purchase it.

Is Jesus man or God? Is Jesus human or a Spirit being?

It is a big difference, because if Jesus is just a prophet, he is a human being, while if He is God, He is a supernatural being.

Jehovah Witnesses differ from the rest of the Bible-believing Christians because while they believe that Jesus is a prophet, they do not believe that Jesus is God.

For us Christian, we believe that Jesus is the Co-Creator with God, our Heavenly Father, and that He was both man and God when He moved on the earth.

That one percent on whether Jesus is man or God makes a massive difference, as the authority and ability of one is human, and the other is Divine.

Comment # 36 If God made us, then who made God?

"If God made us, then who made God?"

That is a very common question. One answer from atheists gives in their argument is that "man made God", because they say that it is all in our human minds, that man created the concept of God to look up to a non-existent "Being".

We are assured that the God that we know is Omnipotent and He is Sovereign and He is in full control of our lives and destiny.

The real answer is that: with the limited mind that you and I have, as a human being on spiritual matters, we are like an ant on the corner of the floor. How can we ever think beyond God and even wonder where God is and who made Him? If God made the Universe, He has to be bigger than the Universe, and we cannot even fathom the whole Universe, let alone God.

In other words, why not just focus on yourself? If you can believe that God made you, begin your journey to find that Person called God. Let you and I find Him first, get to know Him first, before we worry beyond, as to where God lives, and who made Him?

The Bible asks us in Habakkuk: "where were you and I when God made the earth?"

Comment # 37 I believe in the Theory of Evolution

"I believe in the Theory of Evolution."

I did too because my biology teacher taught us so. I don't think the theory explains the beginning of the Universe. How did Jupiter and Saturn come into existence? Or the sun, the moon or this planet we live in – this massive piece of land mass.

We cannot even explain gravity. It would be foolish to just think that the sun has that intelligence to control all the planets rotating around it with a force called gravity, pulling them or each one with great precision and timing without any planet dropping off.

There has to be a mind behind the Universe. Man's DNA is finally pieced together by scientists as a few billion protein building blocks of bases of guanine, thymine (uracil in RNA), adenine and cytosine put together in perfect alignment and combination. Just to put a thirty in correct sequence by chance, giving a thousand attempts per second, will take a few trillion years. God has made mankind long ago while Mr Chance is still at the first ten to twenty nucleotide sequence!

It is like putting together these paragraphs that you are reading and making it appear like this, it would take 52x52x52x52 to the power of a few hundreds, if we take upper and lower cases of the alphabet.

The simple answer is it is too simplistic to say that man came from monkey and monkey from ameba. Man is one species and monkey over 70, and our cousins the primates are still leaping from tree to tree, while man has gone far beyond the wheel.

The complexity of even a tiny thing like an ant is amazing, with a supercomputer in its brain able to track down sugar, or its massive jaws able to carry an object several times its size up a wall. Surely, man's intelligences, which is awesome, must lead us to know that there is an Almighty God.

We can zoom down to the tiniest microbe or zoom our telescopes beyond the furthest galaxies and yet, we fail to "see" and "know" that there is a God?

And even if there is a process called evolution, did it begin by itself? Surely, again there must be a mind behind it all. Did the Empire State building in New York or the Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur evolve through many, many sandstorms and typhoons, till brick by brick, stone by stone formed the buildings, which are both neither made of stone or brick, anyway.

Every complex thing has a mind or maker behind it, more so if it has life.

Can man create something and give it life, a life that will continue by itself?

Comment # 38 Everyone says their religion is the right one

"Everyone says their religion is the right one."

Frankly and sincerely, there are studies called comparative religion discussing and studying the difference between religions, and of course there are differences. I am not here to discuss the difference between religions, and also have no intention to challenge any other religion.

I would only like to talk about my faith in Jesus and the Christian faith. It is also quite normal for anyone to ask or find out a little or more about each other's faith, whether out of curiosity or for a better understanding.

Christianity at the moment is in the forefront, if we take into account the numbers, and it is growing in many countries. However, this has come about not because of any crusade, any compulsion or any mass program.

It has been through the spread by word of mouth mainly, as people like myself share about the Good News and the goodness of Jesus, our Savior.

Again, it is not about who is best, and I am not saying anything like that, but just offering to you a Savior, who declares that through Him, all our sins are washed away. And we who believe have an inner assurance within us that we are not misled, not deceived but am following a living God and Savior. And all of us have wonderful testimonies to share about Jesus.

Comment # 39 So what happened before Christianity?

"So what happened before Christianity? Did anyone qualify to enter heaven?"

You must be referring to the truth that Jesus said, "No one comes to the Father but through Me."

You are correct to ask, as Heaven was already there before Jesus came down to earth. Before Jesus came, there was the Law of Moses, the Ten Commandments. The law was strict and any breaking of the law resulted in death as a punishment, even by a seemingly crude and cruel way of stoning.

We really need not worry about God's Judgment or Mercy, as He is a just and compassionate God. Let us worry about each one's own spiritual state. I am truly believing that a good and compassionate God will allow the innocent and sincere ones, children included apart from many mentally challenged ones to enter, by His mercy and compassion.

But, why take chances? This is now the new 21st century, and we know of a Savior called Jesus, who can save us from judgment. It is a free offer, paid by our Savior Himself.

Comment # 40 Why do you have three Gods?

"Why do you have three Gods?"

You must be referring to the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. To be honest, it is a mystery even to the greatest of scholars.

What I can share personally is that there is an unseen Spirit of God, or the Holy Spirit whom we believe dwells inside us the moment we accept Jesus as our Savior. So, we call this Spirit of God, also as the Spirit of Christ.

For those who dwell with the spirit world, you would have seen and experienced how the medium or spiritual practitioners go into a trance as the spirit whom they call enter them and manifest, with various abilities including giving some spiritual knowledge and lottery numbers.

Then, we focus on a man who came down to earth, born of virgin Mary, and started His ministry – Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who was crucified on Calvary and rose up the third day, and resurrected a few weeks after.

He was present in physical form, and ascended to God, whom He called His Father. Following His ascension, God sent His Holy Spirit down on earth to dwell among believers. His Name is Jesus and He is the Son.

Finally, we have God the Father seated on the Throne in Heaven.

Thus, we have God the Father, Jesus the Son and His Spirit, the Holy Spirit, as the Holy Trinity.

There is of course, a whole army of angelic beings that rule in heaven and earth, contending with the dark spiritual realm on earth.

In reality of course, even the Bible says that God is ONE.

Mark 12:29, "Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is 'Hear O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one.' "

Mark 12:32 also asserts "There is one God, and there is no other but He."

Jesus Himself said that "I and My Father are ONE." John 10:30. That provoked the Jews to seek Him to kill Him, for equating himself with God.

The Holy Trinity remains a mystery to all, even for us who are in the faith.

Comment # 41 How can you be sure the Bible is correct?

"How can you be sure the Bible is correct?"

We leave it to the historians and theologians who have studied the scriptures and all the documents of the past. Just like history books, and the teachings of philosophers and teachers like Plato, Socrates, Buddha, Confucius and Lao Tse, we never question the authenticity of their work or what is being written.

However, for the individual believer like me, as we read the Gospels for example, the Words speak to us personally and we know that it is true. The words become alive to us. Thus, we refer to the written word as Logos, and when it becomes fresh and alive, it is the Rhema word.

Many critics have tried to disprove the scriptures, and as they study and go deeper, they end up being believers. My own story is that I began with reading from Genesis, page by page and finally, I came to the conclusion that Jesus is Lord.

I can believe for you that if you begin to read the Bible with an open heart, from the Gospels, you will be moved to seek God for more truths and you will find the Living God.

Comment # 42 It is men who wrote the Bible, not God

"It is men who wrote the Bible, not God."

During the time of Moses, God wrote down the Ten Commandments with His fingers, as Moses witnessed and recorded in Genesis.

However, since then, we say that the Word of God, as it is written by different authors are God inspired books, or that men of God were inspired to write, under the influence of the Spirit of God.

2 Timothy 3:16&17 says, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."

The Old King James Version says that all scripture is God-breathed.

Somehow, when we read the Bible, we have that peace and assurance like God is speaking to us.

Incidentally, the Holy Bible was the first book ever printed by Gutenberg's printing machine – the first of its kind in 1440 AD. Also, the Guinness Book of Records list the Bible as the most published book in the whole world ever.

In other words, the Holy Bible is the most popular book ever, and translated into the greatest number of languages, found in almost all the races, nations, tribes in the world.

Comment # 43 If you can convert my aunty, I will believe

"If you can convert my aunty, I will believe."

You are referring to a very strong-minded individual who has chosen not to think or talk about religion, or who has strong opinions about religion. There are thousands and thousands of people like that, although in a critical moment, they will still need to call upon God.

Firstly, we know that conviction or conversion is not by human effort. We believe it is the Spirit of God who convicts us and opens our hearts, and our eyes to believe.

In my own and many testimonies of others, it begins with an openness to search, to ask and to find out. It also helps when someone speaks to us and tells us about Jesus, so that we can hear and know the Good News, and these ones also follows up with prayers. Something happens in the spiritual realm that we do not see.

So, even to believe in Jesus is a miracle, as there are many unseen forces that we have to contend with. This is what I am doing now, sharing the Good News to you, and telling you about Jesus, while praying for you.

Perhaps, God will touch you first and put this burden of your aunty into your heart, as your own project or target to reach out to her.

For some, it is easy and fast, but for some it takes years and years of waiting and prayers by loved ones. Ultimately, it is our Father God in Heaven who longs for all to repent and come back to Him. And, He has provided a smooth entry through His Son Jesus Christ. That is the Gospel or the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Comment # 44 All the church wants is your money

"All the church wants is your money."

What can I say? I know that there are many television programs with the teacher or evangelist asking for support. Perhaps, some have been too aggressive in fund raising. However, for every church, it is standard teaching to tithe and give offerings. There should never be any compulsion or force, and preferably these offerings should come from a believer, willingly.

It is a free will offering, though we are taught that tithing is a biblical principle for believers. There is however no compulsion, no force on anyone to give. As we give freely, and give from our hearts, God will bless us for He loves a cheerful giver.

To the newcomer, there is no compulsion. So, feel free to bypass the offering bag when it reaches you.

I must say that it is not true that all the church is interested in is your money.

We must remember that in the past, during medieval days, the church was rich and the church supported the poor, the widows and the orphans, as people gave freely.

Comment # 45 It's a waste of time hearing sermons

"Why waste time in church hearing your pastor or some man or woman speak?"

I have to defend my pastor and other ministers here. He or she is a minister of God, a shepherd and leader, and we believe that he will speak to us, from God's Heart through his servant's heart.

Of course, he or she is human, and the voice is that of a human being. However, there are countless testimonies of people who will say that God speaks to them through the message preached in church or in a meeting for believers.

We believe that since we have consecrated the Sunday for God's Glory, all who enter the service and His Presence will be blessed.

My own experience and testimony are that each time I attend a church service, I am blessed by His peace and His love. When we worship God, He hears and He knows. And when the Bible is opened and preached, hearts and lives are touched. Even miracles can happen and the sick are often healed during or after church service.

Thus, compared to political speeches, after dinner speeches, and even Toastmasters speeches, a good sermon or message is not a waste of time, for the Christian.

Comment # 46 There are too many rules; I prefer my freedom

"There are too many rules to follow; I don't want to be trapped like you. I prefer my freedom."

On the contrary, faith in Jesus sets us free, free from fear, free from bondage, free from sin.

We have countless testimonies of drug addicts, gamblers, adulterers and others who have been set free from their ugly past. It isn't freedom when we indulge, over-indulge and be subjected to the excessive pleasures of life. Everyone knows that.

This does mean that we are bound under rules and strict monitoring and control. Perhaps, you are referring to certain groups and cults where they impose very strict rules. Bible based Christianity gives us a very refreshing peace and freedom.

God's basic rule of the Ten Commandments for example is based on love; if you love the LORD, you will not break the first five, and you love your neighbor, you will not lie to him, steal from him, harm him, covet his riches, or commit adultery with his wife.

Think of oneself as being elevated from commoner to royalty, and realize that you are now above the law, an upholder of the law, and have moved on to higher ground and higher things, and not bound by rules or regulations, as these are mundane principles that you already uphold and follow.

The word says that we will know the truth and the truth sets us free. So, we are far from being trapped. We are free.

If you are referring to the fact, that we have become labelled as a "goody Christian", that is a misconception which is not true. If you come and join us, you will meet many happy and friendly believers. We are also involved in a whole range of activities, whether sports, hobbies or outdoor activities.

No, I am trapped by Jesus, but set free by Him. That is why we call Jesus our Savior.

Comment # 47 A murderer & rapist be so easily forgiven?

"How can a murderer, a rapist be so easily forgiven. I don't believe it."

Forgiveness is one of the central principles of the Christian faith. We learn that because God can forgive us of all (truly all!) our sins, we should also forgive others who sin against us.

The law of the past, even at the time of Moses was "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." You will find that in the Book of Leviticus in the Old Testament, also recorded during the time of King Hammurabi in history books. Everyone is supposed to receive his or her due punishment.

However, even in present day laws, there is mercy and leniency of the judges, and royal pardon by kings and presidents. In the recent and ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, thousands of prisoners all over the world were set free on amnesty.

Thus too, with Almighty God, - He can forgive and He forgives freely.

John 3:17, a less often quoted scripture compared to John 3:16 declares below:

"For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."

Jesus, the Son of God came down on earth on this first trip as a "mercy mission" to save the world, and it is the return or second coming which is a "Judgment Mission."

Forgiveness and mercy are for entry into heaven, and allows the murderers and rapists who truly repent before God to make it into Heaven. They may still face their punishment on earth.

It would be sad if all the murderers and rapists make it into heaven because they repent, while the so-called good people who have not broken human laws fail to enter.

Comment # 48 Christians are so boring

"Christians are so boring."

I am not sure in what respect you are referring to. We may shun the night life, and excessive drinking and partying, but what we do can be equally happy, wholesome and full of fun and adventure, if not more.

If we look at the world of partying, sex, drugs and booze, the vast majority of them end up in a miserable state, which is not really happiness. Of course, the language the world uses may be full of expletives and other words, that the Christian avoid, for with time, we haves an automatic deleting inner mechanism, and we no longer need all those words that the world uses freely. Surely, you do not want innocent children to use such 'flowery' expletives too.

Therefore, in the end, you will realize that the world is ugly, with cheating, lying, and deception. My only hope is that the influence of the world does not enter and corrupt the church too, as it can do so, when money, pride and riches enter and contaminate the churches. This happened in the time of the Old Testament when sin entered the temples of God, with prostitution and immorality even at the doorsteps, provoking God's wrath and destruction.

It is true, after coming to Christ, my New Year and Christmas parties are in church and not in the club or hotel. But the atmosphere is vastly different. In the club or hotel, it is a hyped-up situation of the entertainment world, while in the church, it is a deep sense of peace, tranquility and fellowship among the believers.

It is difficult to explain all these, except that for those who experienced both sides of the world, we can testify that the one where God is present is far better.

Comment # 49 You have a one-tracked mind

"You have a one-tracked mind."

In some ways, the Christian life is in total contrast with the world outside. That is why we have a teaching from Jesus which says that we are "in the world but not of the world."

This means that our values are different from that of the world, and so we may seem to be stereotyped and having a one-tracked mind.

If you are referring to our faith in Jesus, and believing and trusting that only He is the Lord and Savior, it is because of who Jesus is. Also, once we have Jesus, we need not look for another prophet or teacher.

He is more than a prophet, more than a teacher, and more than a founder of a religion. He is everything actually. All scripture points to Him, and everything in this world is sustained by Him.

It is a journey that leads us to be in that one mind, and it is best called having "a mind of Christ."

One more thing may be that when we have Jesus, we have everything, and so we no longer embrace or follow other faiths or other teachings. We have found the ultimate 'guru' or teacher. Even the scholars of the past, the teachers of His time were stunned by Him, and were amazed. They wondered where Jesus learned all those things He said and taught, and one by one came and asked Jesus very difficult questions. The answers by Jesus are amazing truths that apply even up to today.

Comment # 50 You have wools over your eyes

"You have wools over your eyes."

It is interesting that you use this saying that is actually about sheep. We consider ourselves the sheep of God, being His children. And the Word says that my sheep hear my voice, meaning that we can hear the voice and teaching of Jesus.

Our eyes may be covered so that we do not see the sins of the world, but our ears can hear our Savior.

In reality, our eyes are opened up to see the truth, as all scales that were there before have been removed, and for that reason, we can 'see' Jesus, and realize that He is Lord and Son of God.

No, we are not deceived or blind. We have a shepherd and we hear Him. My prayer and wish is that you allow yourself the opportunity to hear me and other Christians out, so that the Truth of God can touch you.

Comment # 51 There are many paths to one God

"There are many paths to one God."

I do agree that whatever path we take, we do end up in front of God, at His Gates, at the checkpoint before we can enter.

Many religions do not give the follower a guarantee, as many will teach that it is up to God's mercy and depending on our life, our works on earth. The faith in Jesus tells us that when we believe and receive Him as Savior and the Son of God, our entry requirements is already fulfilled on earth.

We fill in the forms, get our visa and passport and have no worries or issues at the Immigration Center in Heaven.

Why risk arriving at the Heavenly Gates, to await God's Judgment and His Mercy, before He lets us in? The wages of sin are death, or to put it another way, the death sentence is fixed for all of mankind.

I do not know who is the original person to say that all paths lead to God. Perhaps, it is a human concept.

Finally, and ultimately, it is God who sets the criteria for entry, and at the final checkpoint at immigration, we believe that it is none other than Jesus, who is there to greet us.

He is the Chief Judge for the Bible says that "all authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth."

Jesus is the Chief Judge at the Immigration Center for entry into Heaven.

Why not get your passport, your visa and your permit so that your entry at the gates will be smooth and easy?

Jesus said that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one comes to the Father, except through Him. [John 14:6]

Comment # 52 You become so freakish and holy

"You become so freakish and holy."

I believe that this is a misconception, that a Christian becomes super-clean, holy and like a saint with a 'halo' on our heads.

The truth is while, we are indeed born-again and a new creation, we are still normal human beings, with feelings and even weaknesses. What happens is more obvious in the spiritual realm for those who can see the unseen world.

However, since we are transformed from darkness into the Kingdom of God, and thus, some of the changes are noticeable to the world. For example, a drug addict, a drunkard or a murderer who comes to know Jesus either in prison or in a rehabilitation center can be noticeably different when a friend of the past sees him or her again.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."

There is, in actual fact, a new spiritual aura or radiance that the human eye may not be able to see, but is obvious in the spirit realm. We believe that it is significant in the spirit realm as the Spirit of Christ now dwells in the believer, and dark forces leave and stay away from us.

Psalm 34:7 says that "The Angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and delivers him."

The Christian is the same, flesh and blood, and same mortal being, capable of sin and contamination, like anyone else, but hopefully wiser, more cautious and guided by the spirit of God.

If anything, he should be a nicer person, more trustworthy and dependable.

Comment # 53 I believe in myself

"I believe in myself."

It is good and normal to have confidence and trust in oneself.

However, William Ernest Henley poetic statement that "I am the master of my fate and captain of my soul" needs some further clarification or caveat. It is true to a point only. It is true that one can decide on one's fate and course in life, to a large extent.

But there will be times when we are limited, restricted and helpless, and have to rely on others, trust others, and obviously on matters of heaven and hell, you and I can only do so much.

It is here that we may have to surrender our will and fate to the Almighty, who is in full control. As another saying by Thomas à Kempis goes, "Man proposes and God disposes." Indeed, there is so much only that you and I can do in many situations.

Sure, it is good to believe and trust in oneself, but do call out to God in times of need. For the Christian, we know that apart from God, we are helpless, for we are the branch and Jesus is the vine. [John 15:5]

Yet, with God, all things are possible.

Comment # 54 I don't need God

"I don't need God"

God is such a great provider. When God made Adam and Eve, He gave so much authority and power to man and woman to rule the earth, and have dominion on it.

He also provided all provisions for our needs, in the environment, in all our basic needs so that we actually can live a full normal life without even sensing or knowing God.

In other words, God has made mankind self-sufficient, even seemingly without Him. However, in actual fact, God is everywhere and our sheer existence and life depends on Him. One of my favorite verse in the Bible is from the Book of Psalms.

I quote Psalm 104:21 "The young lion roars after its prey and seek its food from God."

I believe this verse, and the whole book of Psalm 104 tells us of the total dependence of all creation on God for even the young healthy and strong lion has to seek its food from God, and the mighty whale and sharks too, as the other verses record.

We may not see God, but God is always there with us, and beside us. He is in control and monitoring us, as the problem is always man causing trouble and problems to each other.

At any time when the need arises, feel free to call out to God and say, "Lord, I need you, help me LORD."

God will be more than willing to respond to your call, as any Father would, at an instant without any reservation at all. This is God's assurance to all of us, that if we humble ourselves, and turn from our so-called wicked ways and call upon His Name, He will hear and answer our call and prayers. [2 Chronicles 7:14]

Comment # 55 There is no hell, no life after death

"There is no hell, no life after death."

I will not argue with you, as if you ask me for the evidence, I will not be able to provide it for you.

However, if ever there is ever a thought or a glimpse of the possibility of either hell or heaven, or if this question should arise again, the question of after life, will it not be a strong reason for one to seek after God till one finds Him?

What I mean is that since there is even a remote possibility that there is life after death, since there is a spiritual realm that we cannot see or know, will we not leave this question open?

We should therefore not confidently say that "there is no hell", because neither you nor I will ever to prove it either way, until we are there, when it may be too late.

We have a soul or a spirit, and there is a very likely possibility that our soul moves on into a new chapter, new area, new life.

Christians believe in heaven and hell. One of the most precious promises is that God has prepared a beautiful mansion for each one of us, with our names there waiting for us. Also, at entry point, our names are already recorded there in the Book of Life, in Heaven's computer system.

If you google testimonies on heaven and hell, you will hear of many stories of people who have 'visited' either heaven or hell. Tune in to their life stories and I am sure it will trigger if not tickle in you something to say that you need to think again, as to whether there is hell and heaven.

Comment # 56 Why bother about life after death?

"Why bother about life after death?"

There are no many stories about hell in the scriptures, but Jesus told of one story of Hades.

This was about a beggar called Lazarus and a rich man. One made it to heaven, and was comforted in Abraham's bosom, while the rich man ended up in Hades.

The rich man was in agony in Hades, and looked up and saw the beggar, and pleaded for the beggar to bring some water to him, as he was tormented and his throat and mouth were parched dry. Abraham said that it was not possible. And there are other references in both Old and New Testament that refers to the agony and judgement of Hell.

Also, over the years, there are testimonies of some people who have dramatically experienced being brought down to Hell or taken up to Heaven for a visit, and have come back alive. Their testimonies are consistent that there is much pain and agony in Hell.

We need to make sure that we do not end up in Hell. Why takes chances? Why not get this free ticket as an assurance? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Comment # 57 Christians can keep sinning and be forgiven?

"Christians can keep sinning and be easily forgiven again and again?"

You must be referring to the fact that all our sins can easily be forgiven, and that some Christians may take advantage of that.

There is a teaching by apostle Paul on this, warning the Christian that grace and mercy should not be abused.

Christians, priests and ministers who do bad things, who steal and commit adultery will mostly pay for their crimes, and bear the shame. Also, we see that once, they have been revealed as crooks or dishonest people, they are no longer effective for the work of God.

In actual fact, we cannot deceive God or play games with Him. Those who deliberately take advantage of God's grace and sin repeatedly will pay a severe price for that. In this author's experience, both in the Bible and in real life, no one escapes or gets away freely from their willful wrongdoing.

Paul says in Romans 6:15 "What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!"

Therefore, it is a folly for any Christians to think that just because God is merciful, we can keep on sinning and He will accept us, as we are, in our weaknesses and sinfulness.

They brought a prostitute to Jesus and asked Him to stone her. Jesus then said while looking down, and not making any eye contact with the congregation of the synagogue that if there was anyone present, and who is without sin, that this person could lift the first stone to do so. Everyone left.

Jesus told the prostitute that she was free to go, but only "not to sin anymore."

When a Christian believes in God and our Savior Jesus, we become a new person, and we know what is right and what is wrong. We become clear what is right and wrong. Also, God has given us the strength and power to overcome sin and crime.

There are thousands and thousands of criminals, addicts, alcoholics, gamblers who experience a new life in Jesus, and have now started a new life with God.

We are however also reminded to be careful and cautious as out there, are lions, wolves and serpents, roaring and ready to devour and tempt us, if we let our guard down. For that reason, THE LORD's Prayer is necessary for us to say and cover us from attack, from temptation and from being drawn away.

Finally, if we draw close to God and He draws close to us, we will be covered and protected from all those tempting forces out there, and within you. [James 4:8]

Comment # 58 Why do Christians smoke and drink?

"Why do Christians smoke and drink?"

Habits and addictions are all weaknesses of the flesh and soul.

I am with you in full agreement that a Christian should not smoke or be an alcoholic, as Jesus has set them free, and they can find strength in Him.

However, there are some new Christians who have difficulty in giving up their smoking or drinking habits. In all these situations, the individuals themselves know that they should not be doing so, and they need to be prayed for and ministered to, and journeyed with to be delivered from their habit. There are also dedicated centers that will take them along this journey to break off from their habit, only if they are willing.

In other words, there are many Christians who need help too, especially if they have been addicted before. It is a process to be set free, and it is possible, only if they will submit themselves to be set free.

God continues to give us a choice, and we can choose to go back to the past or to move on forward, as the scriptures refer to the dog who returns to his vomit.

Proverbs 26:11 "As a dog returns to his own vomit, so a fool repeats his folly."

All of us need strength from God, and sometimes, God uses people around us to help us journey along a path of struggle before victory comes.

Comment # 59 We will be rewarded for our good deeds

"We will be rewarded for our good deeds. I do not believe it is an easy free entry."

The Good News or Gospel of Jesus Christ is that we can enter heaven freely through Jesus because He had paid our entry pass into heaven.

However, deeds are important for a Christians too. We believe that though we are saved by faith, by just declaring Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we need to show our love through our deeds as an evidence that our faith is alive.

In other words, as the Book of James in Chapter 2:17 says "Thus, also faith by itself, if it does not have works is dead."

Also, it is a Christian principle that we will reap what we sow, if that is considered a reward for our sheer efforts.

However, it is very clear as a doctrine that salvation comes by faith through Jesus Christ, not by our works. Even the, our works will not be ignored and many will receive a crown of glory when we meet the LORD, but the basic entry still came through faith and belief in Jesus.

We do not need to produce any deeds or good works to enter because Jesus has already paid the price for us with His Blood shed on Calvary.

This is the Christian doctrine.

Comment # 60 It's just Karma, what we do comes back

"It's just Karma, what we do comes back."

There is a very strong Christian principle about "sowing and reaping." This means that whatever we do will produce consequences, e.g. when we give generously, we will receive abundantly, and that applies for bad or evil deeds.

The Book of Job says, "Even as I have seen. Those who plow iniquity and sow trouble reap the same."

Likewise, too in Psalm 126:5 "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy" referring to efforts whether action or prayers during struggles, even with tears will end up with great results and celebration.

We also have another doctrine or principle of generational curses that befall one down to a few generations, often three or four generations down the line. This means that for some error, sin or crime of our great, great grandparents, and there are sixteen of them, we may be paying the price down the line. The good news is that all can be broken through prayer and through "grace".

Yet, there is another principle that we may reap what we did not sow, as the principle of grace applies. This refers to blessings that come from God for us, blessings that we do not deserve -hence called "Grace."

The best example is that of "Salvation" or free entry into Heaven, as the whole work, effort and price has been paid fully by our Savior Jesus.

This means that for the Christian, we do not need penance (self-punishment) but repentance (saying sorry) before God.

Thus, while it is true that the rule of "cause and effect" is true and even down a few generations, the cancellation or amnesty principle also applies.

Let's go for amnesty, a Royal Pardon, because the Son of God has paid the ransom for us.

Comment # 61 Why are there so many denominations?

"Why are there so many denominations?"

I am not a scholar on Bible history, and definitely not a historian. However, it is related to human nature, our failings and our lack of consistency. We forget and get into trouble again and again.

Thus, the same and original faith as taught and preached by Paul and Peter and John would have been distorted and altered if not for the Gospels and the Letters of Paul and other apostles.

Thus, possibly over time, when the original church of Rome, i.e. Catholicism faltered, the Reformation came in with Martin Luther, and when King Henry VIII broke off from the church in Rome, then the Anglican Church was birthed. So, too came the Methodists who focused on purity and abstention from alcohol and other addictions, followed by the Baptists who remembered the baptism of John the Baptist in River Jordan. Of course, the Pentecostals came from the Azusa Street Revival, restoring the day of Pentecost and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The list goes on, but all denominations are all right as long as they are based on the truth that Jesus is Lord God, the Son of God, who was resurrected on the third day, and is now ascended by the Throne of God with our Heavenly Father.

The key in consistency is the Word of God, which was not available in the early church, and interpretation of the Scriptures, when it was later available was left to the clergy, and hence risked corruption in the church.

To make it short and sweet, as long as any church which is Bible based, and preaches that "Jesus is Lord and Son of God, the Savior of the World, by Grace" is safe, as following Christ.

We see in recent times, the Spirit of God move and revival taking place in all denominations, and sharing the same practices, almost. Also, we believe that in the end, there will be a unification of the church, before Jesus returns again.

Comment # 62 No one has ever gone to Heaven

"No one has ever gone to Heaven."

It is absolutely true that no one has ever gone to Heaven and returned to tell us.

Yet, there are many testimonies of many who have had short visits to Heaven and Hell and returned to relate the graphic details of what they saw, heard and experienced. One may discount that and say that they were just dreams and stories by men.

If then, we need evidence and witnesses before we believe, how about the truth that someone from Heaven did come down on earth and related to us all about heaven. More than that, He gave us a path, a way, a passage into the glorious Kingdom of God. He in fact announced that the Kingdom of God has come, and invited all to enter.

And, He is none other than the "King" Himself, - the King of kings, the King of Heaven who came down 2000 years ago and told us all the things we need to know, and it is recorded in the scriptures as the Holy Bible.

I am referring to Jesus Christ, of course.

Jesus came down from Heaven and lived on earth for several years. He is the best witness and testimony about Heaven. In fact, He himself said that "No one has seen the Father, except the Son", referring to Himself.

Comment # 63 I just don't have the faith to believe

"I just don't have the faith to believe."

Faith is an indescribable, immeasurable yet very necessary element in our belief in Jesus. It is in fact also the key element for The LORD to work miracles through our lives, the lives of believers. Also, the Word says that without faith, we cannot please God.

One way is to surrender to God and cry out and say, "Help my unbelief, God."

"Help me LORD increase my faith."

We also know that faith begins as a mustard seed, and grows into a flourishing tree.

Hebrew 4:2 says, "For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it."

Yes, faith is important in believing, and faith is vital for the greater works of the Holy Spirit in the later years.

I pray that you can have faith to believe, even as you seek the LORD.

Comment # 64 I am happy for you; can you be happy for me?

"I am happy for you; can you be happy for me, as I am?"

I am glad that you are happy for me because of my belief and faith in Jesus. Of course, I am very happy to be your friend. I also want you to be happy and would be happy if you can find the same happiness, the same joy and peace that is in me.

I do not mean to push or persuade when you are not ready. I do want to continue as a friend, so it is no issues as we accept each other as we are, and put aside faith issues and questions till you feel free to talk about it.

[This is a great opportunity to grow your friendship, and there are dozens of ways that we can be friends without religion. In your own quite time, you dedicate time to pray fervently for this friend.]

Comment # 65 It is free choice. I choose my own way

"It is free choice. I choose my own way."

Certainly, God gives us free choice, even from the beginning of time, when the first man Adam was made.

It is no different, even until today. Whatever I decide for myself or you for yourself, it is done by free choice, never by compulsion. The use of force whether in a crusade or a jihad is not the way of God.

He tells us and leaves it to us to make that choice.

So, Jesus came to declare Himself as the One who comes after John the Baptist, the Son of God, who is One with God, and He confirmed it with His works, that the lame walked, the blind sees and the dead resurrected. That was His answer when a disciple of John came and asked whether He was the One, or men had to look after for another.

There is a need to look at the evidence to see if Jesus is the One, the Son of God, the Savior of the world. For if Jesus is who He says He is, then why count Him out, why turn Him away. At the very least, say, "LORD, let me consider."

Comment # 66 God has to prove Himself to me

"God has to prove Himself to me."

That is absolutely fine and appropriate. The question now is how many times must God prove Himself to you.

God has from the beginning of time, in the history of time, been showing up and showing His power, His presence, His weapons of destruction and discipline, and finally coming down in Person and demonstrating His power, in miracles and in His teachings and declaration, and the testimonies of witnesses.

We have to depend on witnesses too, especially those who have seen Him, face to Face.

For example, the first witnesses are the parents of the Holy family – Blessed Mother Mary and the father of Jesus, Joseph.

Then, there is John the Baptist who said that Jesus is "The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of His people."

So too, are the disciples and apostles whether Peter, John, Andrew or later on Paul, all who testify to Jesus, as the Son of God.

Then, there are people like me and others who will testify that God is real and that Jesus is Lord.

Try reading the Holy Bible yourself, starting from the Gospels.

If that is still not enough, then seriously seek God on your knees, humbly and in repentance, and God will show up to you. Only be prepared that when He comes, it will be the day of dedication and transformation in your life, to become a child and servant of the Most High God.

Comment # 67 I give God thirty days to show up

"I give God thirty days to show up."

Wow! That is serious, if not dangerous.

Well, if you seriously and sincerely mean it, with an open and humble heart, you may get a surprise visitation, I believe.

I did it once, but not just thirty days. I gave 20 years, and He replied with one verse, which I give to you too.

2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance."

May I suggest gently that you change your approach and modify your statement and declare, "LORD GOD, I sincerely and humbly seek You and pray LORD that You show up soon to confirm me that You are LORD." Amen

Comment # 68 You are crazy, out of your mind

"You are crazy, out of your mind."

We have been given all kinds of labels – whether crazy, fanatic, foolish or freakish, but we are sincerely passionate and loving Christians.

We are actually normal human beings, maybe a new fresh born-again creation. Actual, we have been given a good and sound mind, renewed by God.

2 Timothy 1:7 says, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

Jesus said that we are in the world but not of the world. We are different. But we are not bad, not evil and certainly not crazy.

Will you accept me as I am, a Christian and your friend?

Comment # 69 Christianity is too simple. It is too easy

"Christianity is too simple. It is too easy."

I know what you mean. It may seem so simple - just to call upon Jesus, accept Him and all is sorted out.

But it was not simple. It was tragic and painful. Jesus laid down His life for mankind. Jesus was whipped 39 times; He was nailed onto the Cross, and Jesus hung on the Cross on Calvary.

Why not accept a free gift? It is by "Grace", amnesty and royal pardon, a period of grace – for all to take for free.

So, it wasn't really easy. Jesus made it easy for us.

Believe me, it is true that Jesus has made it easy and simple. We need to step forward and agree and receive this free gift from God – Salvation through Jesus Christ.

Comment # 70 Maybe, some of what you say is true - some

"Maybe, some of what you say is true, only some of it."

I have spoken from my heart, in all sincerity and faith, with no deception, no false intention – share the Good News to you.

The whole message is actually one truth, one package, not a half-truth or half-package; in others words, when we accept Jesus as He is, the Lord, the Son of God, the Savior of the world.

So, if you can accept that, that is the beginning of your faith. The smaller matters, the process, procedure and practices can come later.

Why not take that important step to say "Yes" to Jesus, accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior as the Son of God?

We can clarify the other things later on; just take that critical step to enter the Kingdom of God.

Comment # 71 I have eaten more salt that you

"I have eaten more salt than you."

I acknowledge and do not deny that you have more experience and more knowledge of things of the world. Even on religious matters and even the scriptures, you may know more factually than me.

I am just a messenger, a post man, and not a professor trying to teach you about Jesus. I leave that to the ministers and theologians.

I am just saying that I have come to believe that Jesus is Lord, the Son of God, the Savior of the world. One may think that it is because of my simple mind and intellect that has made me believe it so easily and simply.

Yet, that is not true, because there are so many professors and learned people who have come to believe and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. It is more to do with an open heart, rather than being learned or experienced.

Of course, Jesus said that He came to save sinners, and He did go to the tax collectors and men of the world first. And Jesus was rejected and criticized by the so-called learned Pharisees. However, thank God, many religious people did come to believe in Him too.

Comment # 72 Bring your pastor; I will talk to him

"Bring your pastor; I will talk to him."

Well, if you are really sincere and wanting to hear more about Jesus and the Good News, sure, I will. But, if it just for debating, arguing and confronting the faith, then it would be a waste of time for you and all of us.

Why not come and attend our church service when he is speaking, and you can meet him after that and talk to him? That would be good.

But, if you are unwell and you want him to come and visit and pray for you, sure – I can arrange for him to visit and pray for you.

Or if you really want to read and study some passages of scripture, I may be able to make an appointment. We give priority to people who wish to seek more, who love to study the scriptures, and who want to know more about Jesus.

Comment # 73 I can debate with any Christian scholar

"I can debate with any Christian scholar."

Sir (Madam), I know that you are a learned man, and you have a good knowledge of religions. I do not mean to enter into a debate or argument with you.

I am just sharing as a little baby and a little child, without all the complexities of knowledge of religions and to say from my heart that "Jesus is Lord and my wonderful Savior."

Knowing and accepting Jesus has transformed my life into a child of God and I have that assurance in God. I know and I know that when I die today, I will be with Jesus in Heaven today.

It is as simple as it is.

I do not think that if I brought to you my theologian friend or even if you could have met with Ravi Zacharias when he was alive, that it would make the difference for you.

Since, you already know enough, why not just relook at it with an open heart.

Was there such a person as Jesus?

Did Jesus perform all those miracles?

Did Jesus die and was Jesus resurrected?

Did not people witness Jesus ascending to heaven?

Is Jesus the Son of God?

'Yes' to all the above. That is all I needed to believe and receive in Jesus.

Comment # 74 I don't believe in the devil

"I don't believe in the devil."

Incidentally, the doctrines of Heaven and Hell, good and bad, God and the devil are all part of our Christian faith.

I am here as an ambassador of Christ Jesus, and my purpose and job are to let you know and persuade you that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Thus, I will have to leave you to prove or disprove the existence of the devil.

I affirm that God is real and God exists and He is alive and Sovereign and in full control. God is an Omnipotent God, Omniscient, Omnipresent and we believe that Jesus is both Son and Savior of the World, and God & His Son moves through the Spirit of God on earth.

All is not necessarily smooth and easy because of two possible factors, one is the human factor, i.e. you and I, and the other is the adversary, who is roaring around with the sole aim to "kill, steal and destroy."

Comment # 75 You blame the devil for everything

"Christians like to blame the devil for everything."

I can agree with you on this one.

There are actually four or five parties that may be at fault. Someone else may the cause of your problems, intentionally or unintentionally or it may just be a random thing. Then again, we may have to take the blame, as often we are to be blamed.

However, when it is something unexplained like the Coronavirus pandemic or typhoons or wild bush fires, we often wonder whether if it is the LORD's discipline and judgement on mankind or whether the adversary is on a rampage.

One thing is sure, man fell in sin and man continues to sin. I for one believe sincerely that if a man or woman walks upright and righteously in his or her life, God will be on our side and His divine protection is more than enough, to defend any enemy attack.

His angels protect us i.e. Psalm 34:7 and the Lord is on our right-hand side. (Psalm 16:8), and the Spirit of God is us is awesome and powerful (1John 4:4).

So, very often, it is our own carelessness, and our own mistakes that cause us to have trouble. Having said that, we cannot expect to go through life with absolutely no problems, even though we have all those blessings and protection around us.

Why so? Because life is a journey, and there are many factors around us.

Comment # 76 My god can give me all I need

"My god can give me all I need."

In Old Testament days, the prophets of Israel did contend with other prophets and in one instant, Elijah prevailed over the prophets of Baal.

We are just sharing about Jesus, because He came down from Heaven, and Jesus declared that no one has seen God, the Father except Him. Even the spirit world and other gods recognize Him as the Messiah and the Son of God.

I am just quoting the scriptures that Jesus ranks very high in the spirit realm as the Son of God, and we say that His Name is above all Names, and the spirit world is aware of it.

Why not consider this one God who can save us, and through Him, we have salvation or entry into the Kingdom of God? The scriptures point to Him, for through all men can be saved.

Comment # 77 I think God has failed in His job

"I think God has failed in His job. There is so much suffering in the world."

Oh dear, now God is being blamed!

In actual fact, the God we know and believe in is good, and good all the time. He is the Maker, Creator of Heaven and the earth, the Potter while we are clay. It is His right to mold us, discipline us, and even take us Home at any time.

For God Almighty, one day is like a thousand years for us. The word of God says that He is not slow, but is patient with us, for God does not want any of us to perish, but that all repent and come to Him.

2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance."

God Almighty knows, He sees, He hears and He will act in due time in every situation. Of course, God has given mankind a free mankind to rule and dominate the earth, and often a free hand to do things. When man messes up, God does intervene, but His mercy and compassion is such that we think He is not just, or that He is slow.

Yet, we can cry to God if we feel we are being oppressed or if we are suffering and His angels will come and help us through any situation.

Psalm 34:7 says "The Angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him and delivers him."

Psalm 16:8 says, "The Lord is on my right-hand side."

Yes, God is with us and "He will never fail us nor forsake us." Hebrews 13:5.

We can put our trust in God. Psalm 118:8

These are God's promises.

God is still in full control. He is Sovereign and He rules. He is watching over planet earth and over us. He has not failed and He rules. We are just in transit and cannot fully fathom all that is happening in the world, but His Masterplan will take place in His time. God is certainly not a failure, and if man fails, He will intervene.

Comment # 78 How can God allow so much suffering?

"I cannot accept that a good God can allow so much suffering."

My friend, you are a just man and you cannot see evil triumph over good. You see the poor and the suffering and wonder what God is doing about it.

Believe me, God knows and is omnipotent, and can solve all problems. But we are not there yet, not yet arrived at the perfect world, that you and I are looking forward to.

We are in transit. Even from the first generation, Cain killed his brother Abel.

God did not sentence Cain to death, but banished him and covered him with His divine protection, as he was now a fugitive and being hunted down. God is a just God, but His mercy and compassion allows man to repent and come to Him.

God has dealt with mankind severely before as in the time of Lot, when He sent fire and brimstone to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, or earlier with the great flood when only Noah and his family survived.

The earth is filled with sin, bloodshed, murder, rape and all kinds of evil; God will deal with earth and its people when Jesus returns as a King. Until now, we can only pray than men and women will change and turn to God.

God is a good God and He is kind, loving and compassionate. While we see a lot of suffering in the world, it does not mean that He is not seeing and not knowing, as vengeance remains His.

He has overcome evil, and He rules. According to the Bible, the final battle against evil and evil forces is not over, but will take place at the end of the world, when Jesus returns.

Comment # 79 Why is God not stopping the pandemic?

"If God is so powerful, why doesn't He stop the pandemic."

They must have asked this question in 1918 during the pandemic, or many other pandemics or during each World War whether in 1914 or 1941.

But God was there. He is the same yesterday, today and will be so forever.

God has His time table, His ways and His timings. He is in full control and will act accordingly. We do not know for sure who started it or caused it, but surely the evil of mankind has a role in triggering all these evil in the world.

For now, we can only pray.

It is a tough time, with bush fires, the pandemics, locust attacks, giant hornets, floods, earthquakes, typhoons and more. Even Christians are wondering if it is a sign that Jesus is returning, and we know He will, but do not know when?

It is best to turn from our wicked ways and return to God, repent and pray.

Comment # 80 I will take my chances. I will trust in myself.

"I will take my chances. I will trust in myself."

I would think it is better the other way round. The odds are against you. Being one man, with your own philosophy, with your limitations, - I mean man cannot fly or swim the oceans or climb the mountains unaided and without equipment, the odds are against us.

Why not bet on God instead? He is our insurance, our safety net and we lose nothing, if we place our bet and our hope in God.

Even if you call upon God Almighty and plead with Him, He will hear and respond.

Ernest Henley's statement that "man is a master of his own fate and a captain of his soul" is only true to a point; how far can man go without help, without God?

Rather than letting go of God, we should hold on to Him, and He will never let us go. He will oversee us, protect and support us through every situation.

Try it. Call upon God today. Call upon Jesus.

Comment # 81 Who decides you qualify for heaven?

"Who gives you the right to decide who qualifies for heaven?

The claims and declarations are not by men but by Jesus.

The first man, Adam knew God because he saw God and talked to God, and testified to the Glory of God for the many generations after him.

After the great flood, it was Noah's family from whom the whole world came. It was only in Abraham's time when God became real and personal to Abraham. For that reason, we still refer to Almighty God as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

After that, it was Moses and then the prophets who knew God and spoke to God, till finally John the Baptist pointed to Jesus, as the Savior of the world.

The Ten Commandments came to give mankind a guideline, till finally Jesus Himself appeared and taught that all scripture points to Him.

It is Jesus who then declared in John 14:6 that "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one comes to the Father but through Him.

It is Jesus who makes the declaration, and He rose to the heaven to be with God, and in return, God sent His Spirit, the Holy Spirit to reside in all who believe.

Therefore, it is not we who says so, but Jesus. He equated Himself to God, and angered the people who considered Him blasphemous, and thus sought Jesus out to kill Him. For now, His offer remains that "whoever calls upon the Name of the LORD will be saved." His Name is Jesus.

Comment # 82 Why can't good people enter heaven?

"It's not fair that good people cannot enter Heaven"

It is so amazing that people are often critical of rules and regulations, and always speaking out for the rights. It is also good to be concerned about the rights and privileges of others.

What we perhaps forget is that we play a tiny role in this matter? We are the ones being judged, and have no say really to insist on what should be the criteria. It is like applying for a job, that it is the employer who sets the criteria and we apply and hope to make it.

The same applies to entry into the Kingdom of God, except the criteria is actually very much easier. All we need to do is to accept and receive the King of Heaven as our Lord and Savior, for after all, He is in charge, the King Himself and the Chief Judge too.

When we arrive at the Heavenly Gates, He is there and the Door opens, for He is the Door. For us who know Him, we can enter freely.

Thus, our criteria of a good person may not be the same as God's criteria.

God's criteria are that to qualify to enter, we must be a son or a daughter like His Son, and those who know Him and are like Him, who have received Him have His spirit and we make it, because we have the Spirit of God in us.

The goodness of the world may not match with the criteria of goodness set by God. Let's go with the flow – God's criteria, which is that whoever accepts and believes in "His Son" will have eternal life.

Comment # 83 Why do Christians still divorce?

"Why do Christians still divorce?"

The Catholic church strictly does not allow for divorce between man and wife. They asked Jesus too, and He said that Moses relented for the people's sake. Jesus gave adultery as one possible reason for divorce, and Paul added that if an unbelieving spouse chooses to leave, then the believer can release that spouse.

Anyway, do not let the failings of mankind affect you. Also, the laws of the world are different from the laws of God.

All sorts of laws are being allowed by law with respect to LGBTQ, which clearly is not consistent with the laws of God.

The five principles in marriage are that two become one in flesh and spirit; secondly that they are one with Christ as believers, so that they are not unequally yoked in faith; thirdly being that, there is no adultery, and finally that two are to remain together, whether in sickness or in good health and whether in riches or in poverty, - they remain as man and wife.

But apart from the above, couples have to nurture the relationship, treasure each other, protect their marriage, and set limits and boundaries in their language and action, so that the partnership is not strained and damaged.

With that many Christian marriages do last a life time, until one passes on.

The important message is that Jesus Christ loves the church as His bride, and both are inseparable – the Church and the Savior are one. And we, as Christians are the church.

Comment # 84 Why is the church so corrupt?

"Why is the church so corrupt?"

Media is sensitive to the wrongdoings of men, included the 'black sheep' in the church. By and large, among the many institutions, the church is the most trustworthy, way above the government, the military, the business and finance arena, the academic field, health industry and the arts, among the seven or more areas of the world.

The whole world is contaminated by corruption, and prayerfully and hopefully the church is the least, though political manipulation and other evil influences exist everywhere, the church included.

Having said that, there are the famous letters to the seven churches documented in the Book of Revelation, and we see all the faults of the church, and God is indignant about it.

The best stance for any believer should be that even if the church falls and even if men or women of God fall, you and I will remain fervent and strong in God. We should battle corruption and evil, whether in church or any institution on earth.

Please look to God and not to man.

Comment # 85 I prefer the old traditional churches

"I prefer the old traditional churches."

That is perfectly fine. Whether you prefer classical music or rock or pop, it is up to you. Many do prefer the organ to a musical band.

In the history of the church, when drums and guitars were introduced into the church, there were obvious objections. Culture and times change and mindset and values too, but the faith in Jesus should remain the same.

When Jesus walked on earth, He referred the church to being "My Father's House", which means there is great reverence and a strict recognition that the church is a "House of God", which is "Our Father's House."

Jesus was so annoyed with all the trade and business going on in the House of Worship, that He took out cords and chased out the traders who were selling their ware in the vicinity of the synagogues, as churches did not yet exist.

By all means, go to the traditional churches, as long as they preach Jesus Christ as Son of God.

In many traditional churches, they have services for the youth, and so-called charismatic services too, where members sing and dance demonstrably, and speak in a new language called 'tongues.'

Comment # 86 I'll wait for the last moment to join in

"I will wait for the last moment to be a Christian."

That wouldn't be a good thing to do. We accept Jesus as our Savior when we believe. It does not make sense to wait for the last moment, for a few reasons.

For one, it may be too late, especially if we suddenly lapse into a coma. Also, when will we know when it is just in time, for we may miss the timing. A good example is the parable of the ten virgins, when five were late and missed the ceremony.

It is better to be early than late.

No one knows when Jesus is coming back again. No church or pastor would be able to offer a correct guess or estimate as to when Jesus will return.

Another point is that when we believe and accept Jesus as our Savior, our names are immediately listed in the Book of Life, and we become a new creation. Why miss out till the end.

Most of us Christians regret that we did not believe earlier. You will be born again, and become a new creation, and peace, love and joy enter your life, as you now have access to a life in abundance. It is certainly better to know Him earlier than later.

Do not wait for the last moment, for we never know when it is too late.

Question # 87 Which is the best denomination?

"Which is the best denomination?"

This is not a tough question, but a rough one, as it is for the individual to seek God and settle down to the most suitable church for him or here.

There is no perfect church or best church or best denomination.

However, any denomination must preach Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died and was crucified and resurrected on the third day, before He later ascended to heaven to be with our Father in Heaven.

The choice of a church or denomination depends on many factors, amongst which is the language of the service, the location, the size of the church and the denomination which you are brought up in or are comfortable with.

My personal criteria would be that it is based on the Word of God, believe in baptism by full emersion, and preach the full Gospel, which includes especially the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Join a local church and enjoy the friendship and fellowship among the members there, while you seek the fullness of God in your own personal walk. With the world now connected online, you can receive nearly endless teachings and sermons online. We are in this very special time, where there are no borders, no physical boundaries and the church is connected throughout the world.

Question # 88 Why is there no perfect church?

"Why is there no perfect church?"

This is true, and almost all Christians will acknowledge this, - that the perfect church does not exist. Most mature Christians will talk of a "good church" rather than a perfect church.

Now, if there is a "good church" and a "not-so-good' church, it means that there are certain criteria for such a definition.

For example, a good church must have good leaders, good teachers, good atmosphere, good teaching, and good people.

Ultimately, it is the people in it that makes a church good or "not-so-good."

Again, goodness that you and I are seeking are in the character and the fruits that come out – whether they are kind, generous, helpful, friendly, humble, non-discriminatory without jealousy, envy, evil thoughts, corruption, immorality, not self-seeking, but serving as servants of God.

The Book of Revelation talks of the seven churches and each is with fault and weaknesses.

I believe the focus must be in oneself, in me and in you first. Next, we seek a church and leader whose teachings are based on the Scripture, who acknowledge the full workings of the Holy Spirit and are Christ centered.

Any church that is not founded on the Word of God will be flimsy, and all churches will definitely state that they are founded on the Word of God. This should manifest in the teachings, the practice and the application in the life of the leaders and the church.

The gold test is "how does the church welcome a beggar, a prostitute and the destitute and "leper of society"? Most churches will fail on this test.

Next is the full workings of the Holy Spirit. A church that does not believe in miracles operation in this modern day is severely flawed and cannot progress beyond a "shrub". A church has to be a towering cedar of Lebanon with time, not necessarily in size but in its life.

Thirdly, being Christ centered is so important. The church needs to preach Jesus Christ, all the time.

In truth, the church of Christ is in us, in every one of us, as we live for Christ.

Question # 89 Okay, you can tell me the Good News

"Okay, you can tell me the Good News. I give you fifteen minutes only."

This is indeed a wonderful breakthrough. This soul has now given you the opportunity to share the Gospel neat and straight to the point. There is a lot that you can say in fifteen minutes. A few minutes is enough for the Gospel to be shared.

"Great, it is now exactly 5.22 p.m. (state the time.)

Firstly, I want to give thanks to God for your openness and willingness to hear me out. (You then say a short prayer without asking for his or her permission. If he objects, just say it is part of your sharing, and that you will keep it short. Or you can say that you are so excited that you need to pray for God's help, and for God's angels to surround both of you, for this precious moment of conversation, so that there is no disruption or distraction. You declare it a divine and special moment and you pray that this dear brother or sister will hear God's loving words.)

Look eye to eye, and from your heart, speak forth with love.

"The truth is that all of mankind belongs to God, as it was God who made man, and has decreed that mankind multiply and fill the whole earth. Earth is man's special home, made by God for mankind. Over the years, man has drifted away from God for various reasons, to the point that man even can reject the existence of a Creator, like a child disowning his parents."

"We need not go into the full details of sin in man, but "sin" is the main reason that man is separated from God, because God is a Holy God, and as we are, we cannot qualify to make it back to heaven. We fall short in our qualification and criteria. So, God's final master plan is to make that possible, so that mankind will not be punished and will not be judged, and it is all based on our willingness to change, to repent and to call upon the Name of God, and seek His mercy and forgiveness."

"We must admit that we are mere mortals and cannot reach God's standard and criteria of holiness and goodness. Why not avoid judgment and punishment if we can?"

"For that reason, - "for God's great love for mankind", God sent His son to come down on earth to die for the sins of mankind, and to redeem us, by paying for the ransom by the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God."

"Thus, if anyone calls upon the Lord Jesus, and confess his or her sins, and call upon the Lord in repentance, He will forgive our sins when we accept Him as the Son of God, as Savior of the World. We will be saved through Jesus. That is God's promise and His Word is true."

Many don't ask too many questions; many just accept and believe and in that moment, the one who professes that Jesus is Lord will have his or her name written in the Book of Life, and entry into heaven assured.

Pause, and look at your hearer, and give a nudge.

"Come, let us receive this wonderful Son of God, the Savior of the World."

As you gently urge, and offer an assuring touch on one shoulder and praying as you do, this may be the day of salvation for your friend.

Question # 90 Who is Jesus, really?

"Who is Jesus, really?"

Many, if not all who ask this question, end up being a believer in Jesus. In fact, Jesus asked this question of Himself a few times.

Mark 8:29 "He said to them, 'But who do you say I am?" Peter answered and said to Him, "You are the Christ."

Matthew 16:15-16 "He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

These two verses encapsulate the answer and we can use the same answer.

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

He was with God from the beginning and everything was made through Him, and nothing was made without Him. He came, born through a virgin, and lived on earth and walked with His disciples over 2000 years ago. He taught about the Kingdom of God, and when He prayed, the sick were healed, the blind could see, the lame could walk and the dead were resurrected. He came to pay for the sins of mankind, to set the captives free.

Therefore, He laid down His life on the Cross of Calvary, and by the Blood shed, the Blood of the Lamb of God, all of mankind's sins were washed away, and we are now born again in the Spirit of God. Hallelujah!!"

Question # 91 How can we be sure Mary was a virgin?

"How can we be sure that Mary was a virgin."

The short answer is that the Bible tells us so. But the truth is the testimonies of Mary and Joseph. After all, these are personal and private details and no one can prove or disprove this. Thus, it is an impossible question to prove or disprove at this time in 2020.

We have the testimony that Gabriel visited Mary and gave the divine prophecy that she will bear a child and His name will be called Emmanuel for He will save the sins of His people. Then comes the testimony of Joseph who is betrothed to Mary and have yet to share a bed, at a time and tradition when chastity was critical. It was devastating for him to discover that Mary was with child, and he proceeded to make arrangements for a divorce, when God spoke to him.

Finally, two other testimonies come, one from Jesus Himself and the other from the Spirit of God who spoke when Jesus was being baptized.

One area of faith that is so important is that we are dealing with God, not man. Thus, in the mind of man, i.e. you and I, we can only do so much. But we forget that with God, all things are possible.

Jesus was born of a virgin, and not by human conception. It has to be so, because He came from Heaven, not from human seed, not even a male sperm and a female ovum. He was formed by the Spirit of God in the womb of Virgin Mary.

God the Father through the Holy Spirit planted the embryo called baby Jesus in the physical womb of Mother Mary and the human biological process took place.

With Adam, it was from dust and molded into a man. With Eve, it was from Adam's rib, shaped into a woman. After that all of mankind came from the seed of man and the egg of a woman, except for the Holy One of God, who was God-sent to save mankind of our sins.

Question # 92 Was Jesus really resurrected?

"Was Jesus really resurrected?"

Theologians and historians have studied, researched and addressed this billion-dollar question. This fact or truth is the foundation of our faith.

If we can accept that Plato, Socrates, Buddha, Confucius and Lao Tse, all great and good men who died and were buried, why do we doubt the testimony and witnesses of many that Jesus died and rose again on the third day.

Thomas, the apostle to India who doubted is one such witness. The apostle John too is another witness.

I refer you to great works by others e.g. Josh Mc Dowell, Brent Landau, Moody Bible Institute and others.

Do not forget that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Also, that Jesus is alive, which means that He was resurrected. There are many, many testimonies of people who have seen Jesus, standing beside me, including this author.

Question # 93 Did Jesus really fly up to heaven?

"Did Jesus really fly up to heaven?"

The short answer is "Yes!" Jesus flew up to heaven and it was witnessed by many people at that time. We call it the Ascension of Jesus, which coincidentally is this week that the author is penning this book.

There are many movies about heroes and heroines flying up especially in Chinese movies. It is the finale or dramatic ending.

An angel of God testified to the witnesses that this is the same way that Jesus will return, coming down from the sky, unlike His first arrival as a little baby.

The ascension of Jesus, as His final departure is actually so dramatic and so amazing and awesome, that even this author is surprised that it is not emphasized even among Christians. Many do not know this story or event well.

Who among all the founders of any faith that are documented to have died and was resurrected and then ascended to heaven? It is a confirmation that Jesus is a Spirit Being, though He was flesh and man for a period, and indeed we believe Jesus is the Son of God, who is the Co-Author of life and all things, for the Bible says that all things were made through Him.

Jesus Himself testified in John 8:58 "Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM."

This of course angered the Pharisees for Abraham is the most revered of the forefathers and prophets, because Abraham is the forefather of the people of Israel.

He had earlier said that "your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad."

The Jews were indignant and replied that Jesus was hardly fifty years of age, and how could He have seen Abraham. That was the context when Jesus said that He was there before Abraham.

They then took up stones to throw at Jesus, but Jesus supernaturally walked out of the temple and going through the midst of them, passed by unharmed.

At every aspect of the Gospels, there are witnesses. Though, it was a time when there were no photographs and sworn 'affidavits', the stories, testimonies and all the pictures, art and drawings on the walls and glasses of churches tell the same story of a Savior called Jesus.

Question # 94 Is it true that Jesus is coming back again?

"Is it true that Jesus is coming back again?"

Yes, we believe so; and Jesus Himself said so. The debate is not whether Jesus will return, for we all believe that He is coming soon, but the question is when?

We also know that when Jesus returns, it will Judgment on the people and this final judgment will be severe and painful. We mostly believe that we will be taken up before any trials and tribulations, as there will be seven years of tribulation for those who are not taken up or "raptured' by Jesus.

Let us not be engaged on debate and discussion and miss the boat; rather let us ensure that we qualify, that our names are written in the Book of Life, and that should Jesus come again, we will escape Judgment, having been taken up to be with our Heavenly Father.

Remember that it is only Jesus who has offered us a free and easy entry into the Heavenly Gates, as no other faith or religion or teacher or founder gives you a guarantee.

It is only Jesus – only through Him, that we have a free pass, a visa, passport, entry permit, password, for Jesus is the Passover Lamb, The WORD of GOD, and the Lamb of GOD, the Password to Heaven.

Question # 95 Did Jesus really perform all those miracles?

"Did Jesus really perform all those miracles?"

Yes, the Bible says that Jesus healed everyone, - all who came to Him. The Bible also says that everyone in the village came to Him. The lame got up and walked, the blind could see, and dead were resurrected.

There were many witnesses and all of it was documented and recorded, even though paper and printing machine was not yet available, and photography and the camera and video were not yet invented.

However, it is not just Jesus who performed these miracles, as it is still happening from the time of Jesus until today. Miracles are still happening: people with stage IV cancer are being healed; the sick recover from coma and near death; the dead are being resurrected; the lame walk again; people with deformities are healed and new limbs are formed; the blind can see again.

And all these miracles are happening in the Name of Jesus, through the working of the Holy Spirit of God, consistent with the Word of God, in the Bible.

If you believe and have faith, even a mountain can be moved.

Question # 96 Why did Jesus have to be whipped?

"Why did Jesus have to be punished and whipped?"

Jesus, our Lord and Savior suffered a painful death on the Cross at Calvary. Even the disciples at that time did not understand why Jesus had to suffer like this. The soldiers at the foot of the Cross mocked Jesus and said that if He was God, He could command His angels to set Him free.

The plan of God worked out perfectly as Jesus laid down His life for the sins of mankind. It was His main mission on earth – to lay down His Life as a sacrifice as the Lamb of God, so that mankind can be redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb.

Just before His Soul departed from His physical Being, Jesus spoke to the Father and said:

"It is finished!"

We know now that Jesus bore our curses on the Cross, and that He took our iniquities in Person, and that by the stripes and wounds on His body, which He took for us, painful 39 whiplashes, we are healed in Jesus Name.

What was to be the darkest day of mankind, literally became the best day ever and hence deserving of the name: "Good Friday", and since then there is no more "bad days" for God has taken away the sins of mankind.

What the devil thought and worked thinking his evil plans were succeeding, became the good Master Plan of God when it was completed, the work on the Cross by Jesus.

Quote: "The most unjust act ever committed by man upon another man, when they crucified the Son of God, became the greatest act of justification ever for mankind." Unquote by Timothy Sng, "How I became a Christian" 2014

The Son of God had to suffer for the sins of mankind, and by His stripes and wounds, mankind is healed and can be healed in the Name of Jesus.

Question # 97 Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross?

"Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross?"

When Jesus taught His disciples that He would soon suffer and be killed, the disciples especially Peter rejected that. Jesus in fact rebuked Peter, and said "satan, get behind Me."

Also, at Gethsemane, as Jesus prayed to our Father, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me: nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done." Luke 22:42.

This verse is also repeated in Matthew 26:42 and Mark 14:36.

Jesus knew that He had to go to the Cross to save the people from their sins. He was Emmanuel – the One who will save the people from our sins.

That means that it was God's plan that had to be fulfilled.

Jesus had to go to the Cross on Calvary. If Jesus did not go to the Cross on Calvary, our salvation and free entry into Heaven would still be uncertain.

We thank God our Father, for willingly sending His Son to be sacrificed for our redemption, and we thank Jesus the Son of God for being obedient and willing to die for our sins.

Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of mankind.

Question # 98 Can Jesus really redeem me?

"Can Jesus really redeem me?"

The Bible says that there is no sin of man that cannot be forgiven.

Matthew 12:31, "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven

men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men."

These are the words of Jesus.

The Bible says and quotes the word of Jesus in Matthew 28:18 that "All authority

has been given to Me in heaven and on earth."

He is the King of Heaven, the King of kings, and is the one and only qualified

Person, being the Chief Judge Himself, seated by the Throne of God, and is the

DOOR to Heaven.

Who else but Jesus can give you that assurance?

It is His words that says "I am the Way the Truth and the Life and no one comes to

the Father but through Me."

These words are also confirmed in our heart and in our inner being, as we know

and believe. I am absolutely convinced that on the day I die, I will be with my

Lord in Heaven.

Yes, Jesus has redeemed us by His Blood shed on Calvary, all fully paid and the

work finished – we are redeemed!

Question # 99 Can we be free from final judgment?

"You mean seriously that I can be free from the final judgement?"

The words are clear. All authority is with Jesus. He is the King of Heaven and all sins can be forgiven, and we are no longer condemned.

Quoting the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:18:

"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth."

Again, Jesus said in Matthew 12:31:

"Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven

men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men."

Who else but Jesus has promised us here in John 14:6:

"I am the Way the Truth and the Life and no one comes to

the Father except through Me."

Jesus again reassures us that we are free from judgment in John 5:24:

"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life."

Paul also teaches in the Book of Romans, Chapter 8:1,2:

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ has made me free from the law of sin and death."

These are just some of the assurances from the Word of God. For that reason, a believer in Jesus must read and know the Holy Bible, and receive these promises and assurances that are in the Bible.

We who believe have hope and faith in our Savior Jesus, and He is a Living God.

He continues to answer our prayers. This author has walked with the Lord Jesus for over 38 years and can testify to His goodness and His blessings on my life.

It is a journey, a life and a process as faith develops and grows with time, like a seed that grows up into a seedling, then a shrub and a bush, before it becomes a solid tree of life and faith bearing fruits for the Glory of God.

Question # 100 How do I receive Jesus into my life?

"How do I receive Jesus into my life?"

It is so wonderful that you have opened your heart to receive Jesus as your Lord

and Savior. This is a very special moment indeed, for you and for the Kingdom of

God, as the heavens rejoice whenever anyone receives the Son of God as the Lord

and Savior of your life.

It is from our hearts, from our lips that we invite and welcome the King of kings

into our life. The Word of God says that He stands at the door and knocks on your

heart. And, when we open the door and welcomes Him, the Spirit of God comes

into our life and being.

When we believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who came and died on the Cross of

Calvary and through His Blood shed, all our sins are forgiven. When we humble

ourselves before God, and repent for sins and acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and

Savior and invited Jesus into our life, our names are immediately written in the

Book of Life.

Are you ready? Let us pray:

"Father God, thank you so much for sending Your Son Jesus to die on the

Cross for the sins of mankind, and that by His Blood shed on Calvary, all my

sins are washed away. I humble myself before You Father, and repent for all

my sins. I cut off all my previous soul ties with other gods and idols, I cut off

all ancestral soul ties, in Jesus Name and surrender totally to You, Father

God. Forgive me Father for all my sins. Today, I receive Jesus Christ as my

Lord and Savior. I believe that Jesus died for my sins and if I were to die

today, I will be with You Father in Heaven. I thank You Father that my name

is now written securely in Your Book of Life. Hallelujah, Praise the LORD,

Hallelujah, Praise the LORD; Hallelujah, Praise the LORD. I pray all this

Father in Jesus Name. Amen. Amen."

Congratulations, brother, sister that you are now a full member of the Kingdom of

God on earth and in Heaven, now a child of God, born again in the Spirit of God.

You are elevated to the high position as priest, prophet and prince, with amazing

and awesome ability and power to serve a Mighty God.

An amazing life and journey begins NOW!!

This is the end of a past and a new beginning starts here.

Epilogue My Own Story

This is a short summary of my own story. A more detailed one is obtainable i.e. eBook on Amazon for free under the title "How I became a Christian", and in print "In Search of the Living God & beyond".

As the title suggested, I began on a search in May 1981. My search began with some thoughts about God Almighty.

Firstly, I believe there is an Almighty God. That made the first step easier. Next, was a serious desire to seek for Him. I started to look for various scriptures. By God's Grace, I was led to read the Bible first, before all the other texts available.

After 5 months, starting form page one, I had reached the New Testament. At the parable of the vineyard, I believed in Jesus. It took me another two weeks before I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I had such an appetite to read the Bible, as it was my first time. I had reached the Book of Corinthians, when I surrendered my life to Jesus.

It was joy unspeakable when I gave my life to Jesus, and I have never looked back, not even for a day, since then.

I am totally and fully convinced that Jesus is alive and is my Lord and Savior, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

BOOKS by The Author

The Good Son

The Testimony of Jesus

The Good & Precious Wife

In Search of the Living God & Beyond

The Gospel in 30 Minutes

Available by order in Malaysia via Canaanland Bookstores, or direct via timsng@gmail.com Overseas orders should be directed to Amazon for print versions, if available.

Ebooks on Amazon, Smashwords

Not Sorry or Ashamed about Jesus

Locked Down 2020 – 100 hundred things to do

My Holy Ghost Stories

How I Became a Christian

The Christian Life

The Instant Gospel

Why I am a Christian

The Power of One Verse (series) Three Volumes

J2C Alert

The First Date

The First Christmas

God is No delusion

The Ten-Minute Gospel

