Almost a decade ago I wrote an article filed under my “Music” category entitled “Who on earth is Carmina Topacio ?” Carmina at that time was an 18 year old rising youtube star with about 8,000 subscribers in her youtube channel. I ended the article with some sort of a prophecy, that “she will be added to the long list of Filipino stars discovered on the internet.” The one thing unique about Carmina Topacio is not only does she have a beautiful voice and face but she also plays several musical instruments and does original compositions. Her compositions are beautiful and truly a works of art. She is one of the few original composer and singer that I see that truly pours out herself into her music. As Vincent Van Gogh masterfully expresses himself on the canvass, Carmina Topacio pours out her heart and soul in her music. She posted several of her compositions and sings songs composed by others as well. But after about less than 10 songs posted, she seemed to be inactive in her … [Read more...]
Why do protestants disagree with the Roman Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation in the Lord’s supper ?
There are differing views among the various Christian denominations with regards to “Real Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper. This is a controversial issue; so controversial that even Protestants among themselves have differing views, however none of the Protestants adopt the Roman Catholic view of transubstantiation although Luther’s view while rejecting transubstantiation, is regarded as that closes to the Roman Catholic view among the Protestant views. For the sake of Protestants not familiar with the term, transubstantiation is the Roman Catholic doctrine that changes the substance or essence of the bread and wine offered during the mass. Roman Catholics believe that the bread is transformed into the body of Christ while the wine is transformed into His blood. As in other matters, Roman Catholicism goes beyond the bounds of Scriptures and holds on to transubstantiation. Why do the Protestants disagree with the Roman Catholic church’s position regarding … [Read more...]
Response to KJV onlyist arguments on Acts 8:37
Here’s another refuting the false logic and unscriptural position of KJV Onlyist. This time the text in question is Acts 8:37. Here is the false and illogical accusation of a KJV Onlyists on this particular text: “Acts 8:37 – Unbeliever’s Baptism And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. (KJV) Omitted. (ESV and other Vaticanus-based versions) The KJV refutes infant baptism. It is omitted or bracketed as spurious by the Vaticanus, Sinaiticus and modern translations, thereby providing support for baptizing people who have not believed, such as infants and the dead. Phillip said baptism was contingent on saving faith when the Ethiopian eunuch asked if he could be baptized immediately: And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? (Acts 8:36) Baptizing adults who professed faith in Christ … [Read more...]
Ten good reasons why I love investing in the stock market – Part 3
For the last 2 post we have been talking about the first 6 reasons on why I love stock market investing. I am sharing these reasons so that you will learn to love it too. I believe that the stock market is the greatest wealth generating machine man has ever invented and with the advent of the internet and globalization, the great playing field of wealth building has been somewhat equalized. But its more than a wealth building machine as you have already read. The stock market offers more than generating wealth. Now we continue with the last four reasons. 7.) Investing in the stock market the proper way is more stress free and gives you more free time than most day jobs. When you hear the phrase “stock market investing” what comes to your mind? Well for most people, they picture geeky people staring on computer screens like zombies all day, trying to plot graphs and charts and it seems that they never get off the phone. The only channel they get to watch is either Bloomberg or … [Read more...]
My take on Infralapsarianism, Sublapsarianism, or Supralapsarianism
Among the theological topics I am interested in, soteriological issues pique my interest. As a theologian who holds to Calvinistic soteriology, I get to be asked a lot of questions on Calvinism. In this post we will tackle a somewhat technical question related to Calvinism, Infralapsarianism, Sublapsarianism, or Supralapsarianism. My response is stated below after the question. Question: First off, I want to affirm that I believe in God's Sovereignty. I have no problem with that. And yes, God could save everyone and yes, he's not oblige to. But you and I know that Universalism is not taught in the Bible. When you said he chose to save some, when did that chosing occur? Before or after the Fall? Which sysretem do you follow? Infralapsarianism, Sublapsarianism, or Supralapsarianism? When you said He "leave others to the consequences of their sin," you mean damned others to go to Hell even before they were born, right? Let me address the issue you brought up in your second to … [Read more...]
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