Intellectuals with Faith

I saw this book at Borders on Thomas Aquinas. I want to buy the book to learn from this great theologian but sigh, it is way beyond what i can spend. Even tho Thomas Aquinas is a catholic theologian, one can still learn alot from the work of this man. I love this quote from Aquinas

That for the knowledge of any truth whatsoever man needs Divine help, that the intellect may be moved by God to its act. – Thomas Aquinas

I believe Intellectual as much as Spiritual Sensitivity must be present to balance the Church, to have an extreme in either one, is to push to the limits of legalism without Spiritual move, on the other, is Spiritual anarchy with no anchor to the foundation of God’s Word. And i believe with the help of the Holy Spirit, God can act through the intellectual of human being to act according to God’s Will.

T.B Joshua in Singapore

TB Joshua whom everyone affectionately referred to as Prophet TB Joshua from Nigeria, Lagos is in Singapore this week for a series of services and conferences. It is his first trip to Singapore and is the first ever Christian preacher that is allowed by the authority to use the title Prophet, and Healing Crusade on his promotional materials.

The Singapore Indoor Stadium was quickly filled up 30 minutes before the service officially started at 7pm this evening. Thousands joined in the worship and one after another pastors came up to have a short sermon and introducing each other with what they are doing, what they have achieved and lauding their titles.

It wasn’t until 9.30pm that TB Joshua came in to the pulpit and preached. His sermon was a great one, one i would not normally expect from him if i were to believe reports about this man and his ministry; Instead of another miracle worker and asking people to donate large sum of money, this man of God preached with strong conviction and clear message of holiness. Healing without putting the Word of God as our standard will not stand the test of time. This humble man of God attributes Jesus as the healer and he preached about putting the Word of God as the central principle guiding our lives, one on which through the Word, healings, peace, and others are built upon.

The last part, we saw people in wheel chair stood up and walk, the deaf hears, the sick healed and many demon possessed got delivered! It was a sight and many sat there in shock. This would be the first, to be captured on TV the contorted faces of the demon possessed people screaming and speaking in unnatural voices. Many were set free. And i love what TB Joshua said, rejoice not that the demons are subjected to us, but rejoice that our names are written in the Book of Life!

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