Rev J N Manokaran

The Biblical understanding of salvation is not the same, as that sought by many religious people. Some people think that this life is a bondage, and death itself is salvation. For others, it is deliverance from the cycle of births. People believe that there are rebirths into this world as different species from seven to […]

Because he murdered his brother in a property dispute, he was arrested and jailed. In the jail he refused non-vegetarian food, stating he was a religious person and did not eat meat. For him, eating meat was a sin, but not his anger, rage, and violent murder. Essentially, Sin is against God’s nature, His Law,

Ten reasons people reject the bible, unable to see it as God’s revelation and truth. The Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit to rebuke, reprimand, correct, equip for good works, and lead into Eternal Life. 1. Myths: Many people think that the Bible is a collection of stirring myths and beautiful sayings invented by

Some cultures teach the husband as a god, hence need not do anything for his wife, but she should worship and serve him. Property owners are the husband, wife happens to be one of the assets. For some, the wife is the slave of the whole extended family without any rights. However, the Bible teaches

There are different ways, people make decisions, act, and behave. There would be some kind of motivation or reason to make decisions. Decisions could be rational or emotional sentimental or imitation. Most people in the world make decisions based on their customs, traditions, ancestor’s model, and cultural practices. Some claim to be pragmatic people who

A son was born in a family. At that time the father lost his business due to political and economic changes in the country. The father was very angry with his newborn son stating he had brought misfortune to the family. Right from his birth, the son was unloved, uncared, and ignored. His elder siblings

A Catholic former Dutch prime minister, Dries van Agt, has died by euthanasia, hand in hand with his wife Eugenie. They were both 93. (The Guardian 11 February 2024) This is becoming a trend and more countries are making it legal for a person to die choosing euthanasia for a variety of reasons including incurable

Night Vision devices are used by the army to see even at night and attack the enemy. Modern cameras have night mode for taking clear pictures. Soren Kierkegaard, a Dutch theologian said: “Faith sees best in the dark.” Unseen things: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

A manager working in the manufacturing unit that produces branded shirts for men shared how he had to monitor the standards. There are 32 aspects to be checked like stitches, buttons, pockets…etc. The company wanted to produce perfect shirts for men to wear. Despite all procedures, best practices, and vigilant supervision, there would be flaws,

One young pastor was boasting of his achievements. The number of his songs on his YouTube channel, people being baptized, church building extended, global events he attended in foreign countries, the new car he received as a gift…etc. One wise mature person said: “Do you know missionaries who toil in malaria-infested areas? The first son