The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes a wise person as someone who is marked by deep understanding and keen discernment, enabling them to consistently exercise sound judgment in every circumstance. In our society, this description is usually reserved for older individuals who have “grown wise” through a lifetime of accumulated experience. Even so, when it comes to navigating complex moral issues, secular wisdom remains largely subjective, and is dependent on an individual’

We find ourselves in an age of a great renaissance. The gospel of Jesus Christ has resurfaced as both a means of entrance into the kingdom of God and the key to our growth in the kingdom. Churches, small group ministries, sermons, and the like are finding an infusion of life, centered on the unchanging and active power of the gospel. But amidst the hopefulness of this resurgence, there remains an ever-present dilemma. It's the danger of gospel osmosis. It's the threat of bein

Do you want to help your child know Jesus and accept Christ as their Savior early in life? If so, you’ll need to learn how to demonstrate the gospel as a parent and raise children in a godly way. This may seem like a tall order, but it is doable. After all, the parent/child relationship is the pattern that God chose to exemplify our relationship with Him. Representing a good model of this relationship in your own home will bring your child closer to understanding God and thei

None of us possesses the power to convert another; yet we are called by God to share the Gospel. He is pleased to use us to bring others to faith. But what does that mean? What is true biblical evangelism? The book of John places strong emphasis on the theme of Gospel witness, including several instances of evangelism by Jesus Himself. In Jesus the Evangelist, Rev. Richard D. Phillips, senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C., explains biblical princ

Is evangelism an individual sport or a team sport? It’s both. Jesus commands every Christian to make disciples. But we should make disciples in and through our churches. Think of the first chapters of Acts, which describe how the Apostles proclaimed the resurrection. Behind them was the church, living together and sharing everything in common, “praising God and enjoying the favor of the people” (2:47; 5:13). Somehow, the life of the church served as a positive witness to th

Church members sometimes wonder if they should just leave evangelism to the “professionals.” After all, isn’t evangelism a spiritual gift? Answering Two Common Arguments Must every Christian evangelize? The scriptural answer is “yes.” But I have encountered two main reasons for why some argue the answer is “no.” Argument 1: The Great Commission Was Only Given to the Apostles and Therefore Does Not Apply to Us Today First, some argue that the Great Commission was only given to

As we continue our 38th anniversary theme of “Building Our Legacy,” Missions Sunday gives us an opportunity to ask a very important question: What kind of missional legacy will we leave for the next generation? An anniversary is not only about remembering where we have come from. It is also about asking where God is calling us to go. As I wrote in our anniversary editorial, the legacy worth building is not one where people remember our names, but one where the next generati

Ugliest Kind of Grief We know how the story ends. Jonah’s prayer is heard and answered, and he eventually washes ashore. Jonah relents, goes to Nineveh, preaches, and the people heed his message and repent — and then the surprise comes. Jonah does not rejoice over their repentance; he gets angry (Jonah 4:1). We learn that Jonah wasn’t worried that the Ninevites wouldn’t listen or that they would kill the messenger. Rather, he was worried that the Ninevites would repent. He

Jonah is a fascinating case study in the mercy of God. He is a no-good, rotten man who resents God for his mercy. Jonah would rather see his enemies destroyed and annihilated than forgiven. Nestled within the story of this rotten man, though, is his prayer in the second chapter. The prayer gives insight into Jonah’s inner struggle and plays no small part in the development of the story. It also tells us much about the God to whom we pray. Perhaps you’ve breezed through the

The story of Jonah, the prophet appointed by God to preach to the city of Nineveh, includes the narrative of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish and remaining in its belly for three days and three nights. One question inevitably arises: could he really have survived such an ordeal? Biologically, it is impossible for a human swallowed by a fish to stay alive for that long. A man swallowed by any real fish would face conditions that made survival impossible. The throat of eve

All of Scripture points to Jesus. Whether a passage predicts Christ, prepares God’s people for Christ, reflects Christ, or shows the results of Christ’s work, we can find him on every page. It’s easy to see Jesus in the Gospel accounts or the New Testament epistles, but what about the books of the law or Old Testament historical narratives? Understanding or teaching passages from these books in a Christ-centered way isn’t always straightforward. Let’s examine the book of Jo

Paul, in 1 Timothy 2:1–2, urges us to make "supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings...for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way." We understand the need of this prayer in the apostle's context, working as he did during the Roman empire, whose early leaders were not always disposed to treat Christians fairly. Yet long before Rome conquered the known world, believers

Dear Hermon Family, Blessed 38th Anniversary! As I reflect on God's goodness to Mt Hermon Bible-Presbyterian Church, one word fills my heart above all else — thanksgiving. Thirty-eight years ago, the Lord established this congregation officially. Since then, He has faithfully gathered His people, saved sinners through the gospel of Jesus Christ, nurtured believers in His Word, raised up leaders, strengthened families, and sustained this church through many seasons of joy

In last week’s editorial, Eld Chow Meng highlighted how healthy church membership begins with the Word of God and continues into visible belonging to Jesus Christ and His people. That the Christian faith, though personal, is never lived out privately. It is through the church, the body of Christ, that we hear God’s word preached and taught, and are converted. And it is to those outside of the church that we bear witness to Christ, sharing the gospel that we have heard and rec

Church membership is sometimes misunderstood. Some see it as a form, a name on a roll, or a requirement before serving. Others question whether it is necessary, since early Christians often met in homes and did not have modern membership systems. But we should not confuse the form of membership with the substance of membership. The early churches may not have had databases, transfer letters, or printed constitutions, but they had identifiable believers, recognised leaders,

The Story: A new report finds that the single biggest factor in whether children keep the faith isn’t their church, their youth group, or their peers but their parents. The more surprising finding is what works at home, and how often well-meaning Christian parents get it backward. The Background: Passing the Torch: How Faith Moves Across Generations, a June 2026 report by sociologists Jesse Smith and Jane Lankes Smith, draws on several national datasets to examine American

Taming is a process by which a wild beast is subdued into adapting and submitting to human control. Which beast is the hardest to tame? Zebras? Sharks? House cats? According to Scripture, it is the human tongue. As James, the brother of Jesus, observes, “all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man” (James 3:7). Despite mankind’s success in taming the animal kingdom, there exists one wild thing, James says, we hav

This year’s church camp was a camp that filled us abundantly. Our stomachs never stop digesting – from breakfast to tea break, lunch to tea break again, then dinner and night snack. On top of that, there were plenty of ‘maggie’ noodles provided by the committee. Wow…. Upon reflection, what about our minds and our hearts? Have we filled our minds abundantly and constantly with God’s Word, and digesting it to move our hearts to transform our actions and become part of our rul

Next week in our sermon on James 2:14-26, some have felt that it pits James, who was one of the primary leaders of the early church in Jerusalem, against Apostle Paul on the issue of justification. May the following article by R.C Sproul enlighten as to the debate, that in fact they are both on the same side. Pastor Daniel Tan This question is not critical only today, but it was in the eye of the storm we call the Protestant Reformation that swept through and divided the Chri

Next week will be our bi-annual church camp. As we look forward to spending extended time together not just with our fellow Hermonites but also with our Horebian brethren and our missions partners, may this short reflection be our encouragement to look forward to the blessings and benefits we will receive through the church camp. Pastor Daniel Tan Imagine a place where laughter is abundant, lifelong friendships are forged and faith is deepened. Welcome to church camp! Church