Rev. Lek Aik Wee

Lord’s Day, Vol. 4 No. 30

What is Saving Faith?

The Westminster Confession of Faith, the best summary of the Christian faith in the English language states:

The grace of faith, whereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, [a] is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts, [b] and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Word, [c] by which also, and by the administration of the sacraments, and prayer, it is increased and strengthened. [d]
[a] Hebrews 10:39 “But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.”

[b] 2 Corinthians 4:13 “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.”

Ephesians 1:17-19 “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power.”

Romans 14:14-15, Walkest Thou Not Charitably

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 23 July, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 23 July 2016

The Apostle Paul is exhorting the believers to exercise forbearance concerning the differences in eating preferences and eating habits amongst them. No food is ceremonially unclean for the Jewish Christian. Let it not become a reason for disunity. His reason is that Christ died for such a weak one. As such, he is precious in God’s sight. Do not tear him down because he chooses not to eat meat.

Romans 14:13, Foster True Peace

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 22 July, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 22 July 2016

We have been given this freedom from the bondage of sin. Let us not abuse this freedom by allowing the flesh to manifest itself Gal. 5:19-21. This word “serve” is a command the believers are to do continually as a habit of life. It means “to do service, to perform services of kindness and Christian love.” [Thayer Lexicon]

To love one another is to treat others like how you would like others to treat you. And to devour describes the scheming heart to get gain by destroying the other person.

8. Making Sense of Time and Life

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 21 July, 2016 Posted in Sermon Notes, Prayer Meeting, Audio Sermons 2016 Tagged with July 2016, Ecclesiastes, Audio Sermon, Prayer Meeting, Audio Sermon 2016

1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

Romans 14:13, Let Us Therefore Not Judge One Another

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 21 July, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 21 July 2016

Many conflicts among believers in the church would have been averted, with peace ruling in the heart of God’s people, when believers come to the conviction not to judge one another. Be always ready to do self-examination rather than “other-examination”. Why did the Apostle Paul spend a whole chapter on this topic of exhorting believers to refrain from judging one another? It is because this was a pervading issue in the church at Rome. If not adequately addressed, it can threatened to upset the unity of the church.

Romans 14:12, Give Account to God

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 20 July, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 20 June 2016

It has been the theme of the Old Testament Scripture that man does not live his life without accountability. He is accountable to the God, who made him. Solomon admitted in Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. Also, he urges us to fear God and keep His commandments because we will be judged one day for all our actions – Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Romans 14:11, Every Tongue Shall Confess to God

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 19 July, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with 19 July 2016, Devotion, Book of Romans

Jesus is the One that we ought to please and serve. He deserves our all because He gave His all to save us. He sacrificed His life to save us from eternal damnation in hell fire that we may finally stand in heaven’s glory. He shall justly be the Judge to assess how we have lived to do our duty and repay our gospel. May we serve Him with great delight!

Romans 14:10, The Judgment Seat of Christ

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 18 July, 2016 Posted in Devotions Tagged with Devotion, Book of Romans, 18 July 2016

God’s judgment for believers is called the Judgment Seat of Christ. It is not a judgment concerning their salvation but regarding their works in the Lord. Good works of faith will be rewarded by God.

The Apostle Paul explains clearly in 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Acts 5:30-42, Counted Worthy to Suffer

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 17 July, 2016 Posted in Sermon Notes, Sunday Service, Audio Sermons 2016 Tagged with Audio Sermon 2016, July 2016, Acts - Principles for Church Growth and Missions, Audio Sermon, Sunday Service

Acts 5:30-42 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. 33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

Lord’s Day, Vol. 4 No. 29

By Rev. Lek Aik Wee Posted on 17 July, 2016 Posted in Weekly Newsletter, Weekly 2016 Tagged with Weekly, Weekly 2016, July 2016

Forbearing and Forgiving One Another

Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

The ability to forgive others, the capacity to exercise tolerance and patience toward others who have done us wrong, the Apostle Paul tells us, must be the trait of a true Christian.

The reality in today’s sin-stricken world is that people seek vengeance, retaliation, as an expression of the right to personal freedom, as a show of backbone and strength. Human wrath seems to be the way to resolve conflicts. Might is right. This is so evident in the international realm, in the national realm, in the home.

Author: Rev. Lek Aik Wee