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Mahal na mga Kapatid at Kaibigan,
Welcome po sa Filipino Worship Service!
It is important to note that there are now numerous cults and false teachings spreading in the Philippines and potentially in Singapore as well. Without vigilance, we may be drawn into their traps through their seemingly generous, affectionate, and understanding nature. While these traits are admirable, they should not be the basis of what true doctrines are. Our ultimate authority must be the Word of God. Many professing Christians have been misled, but it is crucial that as Bible-believing Christians, we must be filled with the Holy Spirit to remain steadfast in our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Who is “the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father” but by Him, alone!
(Filling of the Spirit, pp 326-327, Theology for Every Christian, Tow & Khoo)
Ang pagpupuspos ng Espiritu ay nangangahulugan na ang Espiritu ay may ganap na kontrol sa buhay ng Kristiyano kapag siya ay ganap na sumuko sa gawain ng Espiritu ng pagpapabanal (Efe 5:18, Gal 2:20, 5:16). Ang Westminster Confession of Faith (16:3) ay nagbibigay-diin na ang kakayahang gumawa ng mabubuting gawa ay ganap na nagmumula sa Espiritu ni Kristo. Kailangan ng mga Kristiyano ang impluwensya ng Banal na Espiritu upang tuparin at gawin ang nakalulugod sa Diyos, bilang karagdagan sa biyayang mayroon na sila. Hindi sila dapat maging tamad at maghintay ng isang espesyal na pahiwatig mula sa Espiritu, ngunit dapat aktibong pukawin ang biyaya sa loob nila.
Kapag napuspos tayo ng Espiritu, narito ang mangyayari: (1) Talagang magbubunga tayo ng bunga ng Espiritu (Gal 5:22-25). (2) Magiging masigasig tayong magbahagi ng ebanghelyo at maging epektibo sa paglilingkod sa Diyos (Mga Gawa 2:4, 4:31, 6:3-8, 7:54-55). (3) Lubos nating mamahalin ang Kanyang Salita at ang Kanyang mga tao (Mga Gawa 2:41-47). (4) Talagang masisiyahan tayo sa pagpunta sa simbahan upang sambahin ang Diyos at magkaroon ng pakikisama sa ibang mga Kristiyano (Efe 5:18-20).
Ano ang kailangan nating gawin para mapuspos ng Espiritu? (1) Dapat nating aminin at pagsisihan ang ating mga kasalanan (1 Juan 1:9). (2) Dapat nating kilalanin ang ating kahabag-habag na buhay espirituwal at lubos na umasa sa Diyos lamang (1 Juan 1:10). (3) Kailangan nating magbasa ng Bibliya araw-araw at pumunta sa Sunday school o mga klase sa pag-aaral ng Bibliya (1 Ped 2:2). (4) Dapat tayong manalangin nang pribado at makiisa rin sa sama-samang panalangin sa simbahan sa pamamagitan ng pagdalo sa mga pulong ng panalangin (Heb 10:25). (5) Dapat tayong manatili sa patuloy na pakikisama sa ibang mga Kristiyano sa pamamagitan ng pagpunta sa mga pagpupulong ng fellowship (Heb 10:25). (6) Kailangan nating magpakumbaba at magpabinyag sa tubig, at makibahagi sa Hapunan ng Panginoon. (7) Dapat nating gamitin ang anumang mga kaloob na mayroon tayo upang maglingkod sa Panginoon (1 Cor 12:4-11 cf Efe 4:11-13). (8) Ang pangangaral ng ebanghelyo ay isang kinakailangan (Mat 28:18-20 cf Mga Gawa 8:4). (9) Ang paghahandog sa Panginoon na may masayang puso ay mahalaga (2 Cor 9:7). (10) Maging handa na magdusa alang-alang kay Kristo (2 Tim 2:12, Mat 16:24).
Testimonies of Tiffany Batao Gayon
Testimony of Salvation
I grew up in a Christian family. When I was young, my parents kept telling me about Jesus and how He died on the cross for our sins. I was being told different Bible stories each day and that's when I started to know God but I did not fear Him yet. At a young age, I so easily got attached to people around me and tempted by what I saw and what I was curious about. I started stealing money from my parents, telling lies, and kept blaming God for what I did back then. I felt so unwanted after doing the things I never expected I would do. I could also feel that even God turned His back on me making me feel so unloved, unseen and unheard.
But still God never failed me. Instead of making my life miserable after all the wrong things I've done, God kept using people to teach me. God kept fixing me and putting my feet on a path where I would learn, become stronger, grow spiritually and become knowledgeable of His Word. I've learned to lower my pride and to honestly confess to God all the wrong things I've done and ask for God's forgiveness.
God never stopped showing miracles in my life, and that's when I opened my eyes to see the truth. I learned to go to church every Sunday. I learned to be thankful in every situation I was in. God led me back to the path that He wanted me to walk with Him because just like anyone, I was a lost soul but now I know I am found. God made me realize that a sinner like me can be seen, heard, can change and can be saved. I can see changes in my life after all the trials, challenges and temptations I've been through that doing wrong things are not the only things that can make me feel seen and happy but it only gives you a feeling of guilt and regret after doing them. After all the realization and confession, God amazed me with His kindness and undying love, grace, and consistency towards my life. God gave me another chance to live but this time to live knowing Him and fearing Him more than anything. I'm a sinner but now saved by the grace of my Lord Jesus Christ.
Testimony of Calling
I've always wanted to spend the rest of my life serving God despite knowing how hard it will be and knowing how many things I would need to sacrifice.
After receiving Jesus, I understood that my purpose in life was to serve God and to preach His word to lead souls to Him. Just because I already have Jesus in my heart doesn't mean I no longer can be in tempted and do not have to go through hardships and trials. I suffered a lot in fighting for my calling. My parents did not agree at first and I fought against their words of discouragement. It even made me feel like I was going to disobey them if I have to choose between them and God but just like what the Bible says in book of Matthew 10:37, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” We should love God first more than anyone. And then I suddenly realized that the only thing that has been stopping me since then was the love that I feel for them, and that I worried too much. I told God, “Father, if you'll take me away from my family, please take good care of them for me.” I even cried to God about how much I really feel about them, knowing I was leaving soon. My parents kept telling me to stop and stay. Even our senior pastor disagreed about my decision, but I already made up my mind. I kept hearing my mom crying but I never talked to her instead, I asked to God to heal her. I was scared on stepping outside my comfort zone but I remember what God says in Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” all my worries were taken away because I put away my worries and gave it to God.
I can always feel God. I always felt so special and different from everyone, and now I know why because God chose me and after realizing that I chose God. I forget all my plans and let Jesus guide me to the right path that no matter what I lose or no matter what will happen, it's all planned just like in the book of Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” I let God handle my life and I will just follow Him wherever He leads me. When my worries were taken away, all I could feel was joy. It's hard at first when you step out of your comfort zone but knowing that God is with me, I no longer feel the fear. I prayed to God saying, “Father let your will be done, and help me to continue walking alongside with you. I am here I give you my life please use me.”
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