by Ethos Institute | Sep 9, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
What was Jesus referring to when he spoke of the unpardonable sin? Throughout the history of the Church, Christians of every stripe have wondered about the meaning of Jesus’ statement regarding the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit which is recorded in all three...
by Ethos Institute | Sep 9, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
What is the purpose of speaking and praying in tongues? Should all Christians speak in tongues? Although the phenomenon of speaking in tongues is described in only two books in the New Testament – Acts and 1 Corinthians – it has attracted much attention and...
by Ethos Institute | Sep 9, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
In recent years, a number of fine monographs have been published on disability from the Christian perspective. Many of these publications have encouraged deeper and more nuanced reflection on the complex issues associated with our understanding of people with...
by Ethos Institute | Sep 9, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
In the opening chapters of the Bible, the mystery of creation is presented in beautiful poetic language (Genesis 1 and 2). The passages speak of how God brought about this splendidly diverse universe by simply speaking the word of command: God said, ‘Let there be...
by Ethos Institute | Sep 9, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
What should be the Christian perspective on the secular State? Perhaps the best place to begin one’s reflection on what might be called a Christian theology of the state is Romans 13:1-7. Paul begins with a categorical injunction that ‘everyone must submit himself to...
