It is no exaggeration to say that we live in an age of information overload. As Christians, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information, unsure of which direction to take. Although God has clearly shown us the way through the Bible, it often feels difficult to understand. Many people, confident in their religious beliefs, claim that their way is the right one. These claims are all very appealing. So, what should we follow in such times?<br />The Reformers advocated ¡°Ad fontes,¡± which means ¡°back to the sources.¡± The ¡®source¡¯ they referred to is the Word of God, the Bible. No matter how attractive other claims and ideologies may be, we must keep the Bible at the center. However, we should not view the Bible merely literally, nor should we ignore the text and focus solely on symbolism. Therefore, while upholding traditional liturgy, we must also reform incorrect practices based on the teachings of Jesus.<br />This book was written to find answers to these concerns and questions. We need to discover God¡¯s will through the Bible and consider how to apply it to our lives. This book aims not just to convey the content of the Bible but to help modern Christians understand and practice it.<br />I hope that through this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of God¡¯s Word and find a way to transform their lives through it. I also hope this book will be a steadfast companion on their faith journey. I pray that God will bestow grace and wisdom upon many through this book. Thank you.
Cover
Preface
Index
1. Who are we? | James 3:1-12
2. A Wise Person | Proverbs 31:10-31
3. Happiness Through Yielding | John 12:23-26
4. What is Important? | Mark 10:17-31
5. Are You Confident? | Mark 10:35-45
6. The Faith of Bartimaeus | Mark 10:46-52
7. How Much Do You Offer? | Mark 12:38-44
8. Before the Signs of Disaster | Mark 13:3-8
9. Like Christ the King | 2 Samuel 23:1-7
10. Waiting and Hope | Luke 21:25-36
11. The Second Candle | Luke 3:1-6
12. Are You at Peace? | Philippians 4:4-7
13. Mary¡¯s Song of Praise | Luke 1:46-55
14. With a Mother¡¯s Heart | Luke 2:41-52
15. A Time of Restoration | Jeremiah 31:7-14
16. Baptism and Restoration | Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
17. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
18. The Beautiful News of Salvation | Luke 4:14-21
19. Are you loving? | 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
20. Are you following Jesus? | Luke 5:1-11
21. Are You a Blessed Person? | Luke 6:17-26
22. Enemies and Wrongdoers | Luke 6:27-38
23. Were You Dozing Off? | Luke 9:28-43a
24. Facing Temptation | Luke 4:1-13
25. In the Arms of the Lord | Luke 13:31-35
26. Repentance and Comfort | Luke 13:1-9
27. Before the Promised Land | Joshua 5:9-12
28. Judas and Mary | John 12:1-8
29. From Despair to Victory | John 20:1-18
30. Thomas¡¯ Practice | John 20:19-31
31. Like David | Psalm 30
32. Even if the Meaning is Distorted | John 10:22-30
33. Love Must Be Restored | John 14:23-29
34. Union of Love | John 17:20-26
35. The One Who Leads Our Lives | Acts 2:1-21
36. Remembering Our Hope | Romans 5:1-5
37. Faith and Actions | Galatians 3:23-29
38. The Life of a Christian | Luke 9:51-62
39. Praise and Thanksgiving | 2 Kings 5:1-14
40. Friend | Luke 10:25-37
41. From the Lord¡¯s Perspective | Luke 10:38-42
42. Before Asking | Luke 11:1-13