THE AMAZING LOVE OF GOD

God’s love cannot be multiplied …

God’s love cannot be divided …

God’s love cannot be added to …

God’s love cannot be subtracted from …

God does not love some more than others …

God does not love some less than others …

God’s love is unchanging – cannot be manipulated or exploited …

God’s love is universal – infinite – eternal – unlimited …

God’s love is personal – impartial – unconditional …

God’s love is forever!

One cannot earn God’s love! – One cannot lose God’s love!

YOU CAN REJECT GOD’S LOVE!

He will not make you, force you, coerce you to accept His love!

God loves each of us with a perfect love …

Whether we deserve it or not!

“GOD IS LOVE”

Should God cease to love, He would cease to be God!

There is simply no way to avoid God’s love … except by refusing to receive it – turning one’s back on it – ignoring it.

“But God commandeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

Grace and peace,

Richard C. Halverson

Typed by Elvon

Chinese-English

Continuing on the English-Chinese vocab, i have merged the two previous lists into one.
If you have any English-Chinese words, especially common words used among Christian circles,
please do write.

Thanks.

1. Bible study = Cha(2) jing(1)

2. Prayer Meeting = Dao(3) Gao(4) hui(4)

3. Sunday service = zhu(3) ri(4) chong(2) Bai(4)

4. Cell Group = xiao(3) zu(3) xi(4) bao(1)
(Cell = xi bao , small group = xiao zu)

5. Christmas = sheng(4) dan(4) jie(2)

6. Easter = Fu(4) huo(2) jie(2)

7. Resurrection Fu(4) huo(2)

8. Good Friday = shou(4) nan(4) jie(2)

9. santa Claus = Sheng(4) Dan(4) lao(2) ren(2)

10. Saints = Sheng(4) tu(2)

11. Spiritual Warfare = Shu(3) Ling(2) zhen(1) Zhan(4)
(Spiritual = Shu Ling, warfare = zhen zhan)

12. Satan = Mo gui / Sa (3) dan (4)

13. Praise and worship = Jing (4) Bai (4) zan (4) Mei (3)

14. Pray Unceasingly = Bu(4) Zhu(4) de(4) dao(3) gao(4)

15. Prince of Peace = Ping(2) an(1) de(4) jun(1) wang(2)

16. Give Thanks = Gan(3) En(1)

17. Difficulty = Kun(4) Nan (2)

18. Fast and Pray = Jing(4) Shi(2) dao(3) gao(4)

19. Yahweh = Ye(2) He (2) Hua(2)

20. Faith = Xin(4) Xin(1)

21. hope = xi(1) wang(4)

22. Persevere = Ren(3) Nai(4)

23. Baptism xi li

24. Spiritual leadership su ling ling xiu

25. Spiritual growth su ling cheng zhang

26. Good news hao xiao xi

27. Gospel fu yin

28. Evangelizing chuan fu yin

29. Disciple men tu

30. Discipleship men tu xun lian

31. Salvation jiu en

32. Redemption jiu shu

33. Grace & mercy lian min en dian

34. Justification cheng yi

35. Mission xuen jiao

36. Christian ji du tu

37. Trinity san wei yiti de shen

38. Heavenly Father tian fu

39. Son of God shen zi

40. Children of God shen de er nv

41. Holy Spirit Sheng Ling

42. Spiritual Gifts su ling ern ci

43. Pentecostal wu xun jong

44. Charismatic ling ern

45. Speak in tongues jiang fang yuan

46. Prophecy yi yuan

47. Revelation ci shi qishi

48. Hell di yue

49. Heaven tian tang

50. Sin zui

51. Righteousness gong yi

52. Fellowship tuan qi

53. Rapture bei ti

54. Angels tian shi

55. Spiritual su ling de zhen zan

English-Chinese

i received this batch of new words from meohwa, who has kindly included the tonal sound.

i hope to consolidate the earlier words with this batch.

Anyone who has new words to contribute - even one - do just send thru the comment section. It will be helpful to learners like me!

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1) bible study = Cha(2) jing(1)

2) Prayer Meeting = Dao(3) Gao(4) hui(4)

3) sunday service = zhu(3) ri(4) chong(2) Bai(4)

4) Cell Group = xiao(3) zu(3) xi(4) bao(1)
(Cell = xi bao , small group = xiao zu)

5) Christmas = sheng(4) dan(4) jie(2)

6) Easter = Fu(4) huo(2) jie(2)

7) Good Friday = shou(4) nan(4) jie(2)

8) santa Claus = Sheng(4) Dan(4) lao(2) ren(2)

9) Saints = Sheng(4) tu(2)

10) Spiritual Warfare = Shu(3) Ling(2) zhen(1) Zhan(4)
(Spiritual = Shu Ling, warfare = zhen zhan)

11) Satan = Mo gui / Sa (3) dan (4)

12) Praise and worship = Jing (4) Bai (4) zan (4) Mei (3)

13) Pray Unceasingly = Bu(4) Zhu(4) de(4) dao(3) gao(4)

14) Prince of Peace = Ping(2) an(1) de(4) jun(1) wang(2)

15) Give Thanks = Gan(3) En(1)

16) Dificulty = Kun(4) Nan (2)

17) Fast and Pray = Jing(4) Shi(2) dao(3) gao(4)

18) Yaweh = Ye(2) He (2) Hua(2)

19) Faith = Xin(4) Xin(1)

20) hope = xi(1) wang(4)

21) Persevere = Ren(3) Nai(4)

English-Chinese

I have been trying to learn Mandarin so that i can preach and teach in this tonal language.
Its been hard on my English tongue! and eyes! Writing is even more challenging in this "super difficult" language. No offense meant!

So I am taking the chicken way out! Hanyu Pinyin. Romanized Chinese.
Below are some of the words that various people have taught me. Most of them are the commonly used Christian terms.

I know there are more than these words. Please do not hesitate to send them, especially the commonly used terms among Christian circles. (Reply using the comment section)


If u know the hanyu pinyin, do write it down. If not, its fine. Just write the English and the various Chinese "experts" will contribute the hanyu pinyin.

If you think the hanyu pinyin spelling is wrong, please send the correct spelling! It will help me and others who are learning Mandarin. May be it can become a simple guide book later on.

I hope to preach a simple Mandarin sermon next year (2008). Pray for me! And for the Chinese language lovers, lament for them! They will cry and put ashes on their head when I "slaughter" the language! :))



Good news hao xiao xi

Gospel fu yin

Evangelising chuan fu yin

Disciple men tu

Discipleship men tu xun lian

Salvation jiu en

Redemption jiu shu

Grace & mercy lian min en dian

Justification cheng yi

Mission xuen jiao

Christian ji du tu

Trinity san wei yiti de shen

Heavenly Father tian fu

Son of God shen zi

Children of God shen de er nv

Holy Spirit Sheng Ling

Spiritual Gifts su ling ern ci

Pentecostal wu xun jong

Charismatic ling ern

Speak in tongues jiang fang yuan

Prophecy yi yuan

Revelation ci shi qishi

Hell di yue

Heaven tian tang

Sin zui

Righteousness gong yi

Bible study char jing

Prayer meeting dao gao huei

Sunday service zhu ri cong bai

Cell group xiao ju

Fellowship tuan qi

Rapture bei ti

Resurrection fu huo

Christmas sern dan jie

Santa claus sern dan lou ren

Saints sen tu

Angels tian shi

Spiritual su ling de zhen zan

Satan mo gui

Baptism xi li

Spiritual leadership su ling ling xiu

Spiritual growth su ling cheng zhang

DMin Module Syllabus

Worship in the Bible

and

Worship Today

Doctor of Ministry Course

Singapore Bible College

12-16 November 2007

Dr. Ronald B. Allen

Syllabus

Course Description

This is a lecture and discussion course on the vital and controversial subject of the worship of God. Few subjects are more important; few provoke more controversy. Our study will survey major biblical texts on the worship of God. We will also deal with the practices and patterns of worship historically and in contemporary settings. A principal goal will be for each participant to develop a personal theology of the worship of God.

Course Practice

This is a five-day module course. We will meet from 8.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M., Monday through Friday, with a lunch break (12.00 P.M. to 1.30 P.M.) and with short breaks. There are no-pre course requirements, but all wok will need to be completed according to the date requirements stated in the school policy. One may begin the reading before the class meets. The professor urges that one begin with the Bible Reading task before the course begins.

Course Reading Requirements

Each student will complete and will report on three reading requirements:

1. Bible Reading: Each student will read for this course the following Bible portions:

· The Book of Psalms

· Exodus chs. 23-32

· The Book of Leviticus

Note: These Bible Readings do not count in the 3000 page requirement.

2. Required Readings: See the Reading List for the titles by Ronald B. Allen and Allen P. Ross. Each of these books is to be read in its entirety.

3. Recommended Readings: See the Reading List for the list of titles from which the student may select readings to complete the requirement of 3000 pages. In these cases one may read selections from books, or entire books.

Course Writing Requirements

1. Each student will select one chapter from the Bible readings (above) and will write a personal response relating to the issues of worship. This paper will be from five to seven pages in length, double-spaced. Please include a title page. In addition to the paper, include a signed statement that you have completed the requirement for Bible reading in its entirety. Submit this (and all written work) in a plain manila folder, without staples or binders of any kind.

2. Each student will select one chapter from the Required Reading List (the books by Ronald B. Allen and Allen P. Ross) and will write a personal response on the topic of worship in that chapter. This paper will be from five to seven pages in length, double-spaced. Please include a title page. In addition to the paper, include a signed statement that you have completed the requirement for the Required Reading in its entirety. Submit this (and all written work) in a plain manila folder, without staples or binders of any kind.

3. Each student will select from the Recommended Reading List one chapter and will write a personal response on the topic of worship in that chapter. This paper will be from five to seven pages in length, double-spaced. Please include a title page. In addition to the paper, include a signed statement of the selections that you have completed reading, with a total of the pages, showing that you have read 3000 pages for this course. Submit this (and all written work) in a plain manila folder, without staples or binders of any kind.

4. Each student will select one topic on the subject of worship and write a Term Paper of between 35 and 40 pages, double-spaced, using full and proper footnotes. Include a title page and a bibliography. Submit this (and all written work) in a plain manila folder, without staples or binders of any kind.

The Completion of all work

Each student will need to complete all work and submit it according to the instructions given in class. The work will be graded by the professor and will be returned to the school, according to the patterns established by the school.

An “A” grade will be achieved when each of the reading and writing tasks has been completed in a solid, substantial manner. A “B” grade may be assessed if the work is not complete or is not done in an acceptable manner. Gradations will be given, when warranted (i.e., an A- or a B+).

May God bless you in your work and it the impact it may have in your life and ministry.

DMin Module

Worship in the Bible

and

Worship Today

Doctor of Ministry Course

Singapore Bible College

12-16 November 2007

Dr. Ronald B. Allen

Reading List / Required Reading

(All participants in the class will read these titles in their entirety.

These readings are included in the 3000 page requirement.)

Allen, Ronald B. And I Will Praise Him: A Guide to Worship in the Psalms. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1999. (The older title was Praise! A Matter of Life and Breath [Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1980]). One may choose any available printing or edition.

Allen, Ronald and Gordon Borror. Worship: Rediscovering the Missing Jewel. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1982. Reprint ed. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2000.

Allen, Ronald B. The Wonder of Worship: A New Understanding of the Worship Experience. Nashville: Nelson, 2000.

Ross, Allen P. Recalling the Hope of Glory: Biblical Worship from the Garden of Eden to the New Creation. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2006.

Reading List / Recommended Reading

(The balance of the reading of 3000 pages may be chosen from the following titles.

One may include portions of books rather than the entire book)

Dawn, Marva J. Reaching Out without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for the Turn-of-the Century Culture. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995.

Dawn, Marva J. A Royal “Waste” of Time: The Splendor of Worshiping God and Being Church for the World. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1999.

Frame, John M. Worship in Spirit and Truth. Phillipsburg, N.J.: Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Co., 1996.

Frame, John M. Contemporary Worship Music: A Biblical Defense. Phillipsburg, N.J.: Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Co., 1997.

Fromm, Charles E. New Song: The Sound of Spiritual Awakening, A Study of Music in Revival. Santa Ana, CA: Institute of Worship Renewal, 1987.

Hayford, Jack. W. Worship His Majesty. Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987.

Hustad, Donald P. Jubilate! Church Music in the Evangelical Tradition. Carol Stream, IL: Hope Publishing Co., 1980.

Hustad, Donald P. Jubilate II: Church Music in Worship and Renewal. Carol Stream, IL: Hope Publishing Co., 1993.

Hustad, Donald P. True Worship: Reclaiming the Wonder and Majesty. Carol Stream, IL: Hope Publishing Co., 1998.

Liesch, Barry. The New Worship: Straight Talk on Music and the Church. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1996.

Martin, Ralph P. Worship in the Early Church. Rev. ed. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1974.

Martin, Ralph P. The Worship of God: Some Theological, Pastoral, and Practical Reflections. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1982.

Morgantholer, Sally. Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1982.

Ortlund, Anne. Up with Worship. Glendale, CA, 1975.

Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1993.

Ross, Allen P. Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002.

Webber, Robert E. Worship Old and New: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction. Rev. ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1994.

Webber, Robert E. Blended Worship: Achieving Substance and Relevance in Worship. Grand Rapids: Hendrickson Publishers, 1996.

Wiersbe, Warren W. Real Worship: Playground, Battleground, or Holy Ground? 2d ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2000.

Wyrtzen, Don. A Musician Looks at the Psalms. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1991.

Zoo Theology

A parable I once read about a school for animals goes like this:

A duck, a rabbit, a squirrel and an eagle who were in this school were all forced to take the same curriculum of running, swimming, climbing and flying.

The duck, an excellent natural swimmer, injured his feet while trying to learn to run, which caused him to become only average in the other subjects -- even in his specialty, swimming.

The rabbit started out as a great runner, but all his make-up work in swimming wore him out, so he developed a twitch in his leg muscles that slowed him down to only average speed in running.

The squirrel, the best climber, was frustrated in flying class. He, too, suffered from overexertion, and eventually earned only mediocre grades in his other subjects, including climbing.

The eagle was able to beat all the others in climbing class in getting to the top of the trees by using his own unique method. But when he was forced to use his wings to climb like the rest of the animals, some of his feathers were torn out, severely hampering his ability to fly.

Eventually, the demands of the same curriculum diminished each of the animal’s special abilities, forcing them to do what they weren’t supposed to do, and reducing them to the same level of mediocrity. No one excelled at anything.

Like these animals in the parable, we in the Church have suffered the same frustration, fatigue and mediocrity -- and for the same reason: We haven’t recognized the truth that each person not only has special gifts, but also has specific limitations which should be observed. No matter how often we quote Paul’s words about Christ’s body having many members with varying functions, it seems we only mouth the metaphor without learning the lesson. Not only do we keep failing to recognize the unique abilities God gives to each person He calls; we also fail to see that along with those unique gifts each of us also has a unique set of limitations that we must recognize in ourselves and each other.

Source:

Bob Mumford Back over the Barbwire!

From Plumbline, Vol 4, No. 5

Keyed in by Elvon