Friday, May 15, 2015

Government On His Shoulders



“It is amazing to know that God’s ways of functioning in Creation, Salvation, and Glorification are the prime resources to learn the principles of good administration. His first advent was prophesised with “Good Governance (Administration)” (Is. 9:6 &7, Dan. 7:13, 14). Governance comes FIRST in the list there. His final Advent also promises the same (Is. 11:4-16).” writes Dr. Ashok Kumar (Director of Missions, GEMS) in this article in The CALL.

He adds, “My attempt here is not to write yet another model but to pen few indicators from Scripture which had been applied, approved and applauded for ages in administration.” and gives the Seven Indicators of Scripture based Administration.

Government On His Shoulders_The CALL

This article is part of the Administration Special issue of The CALL. Click to read an intro to this issue The Administration Special

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Are Christians Anti-Patriotic?



“These are days where the ideals of “national spirit” or “nationalism” are being much hyped about both in political and social echelons. At the same time there seems to be a deliberate accusation that Christians are without this national spirit. There was a similar outlook in the aftermath of partition, post-independence, where Muslims were identified with Pakistan and Christians with the British. But, in today’s context, though there is a general identity of Christians with the west, there seems to be particular fixation with the Americas. As a result we are increasingly seeing an opposition to all that is Christian in the fabric of our nation.” writes Bro. D. Augustine Jebakumar (Founder / Gen. Secretary, GEMS) in this article in The CALL.

He goes on to add, “Just like a specific group opposed the building of the Temple, in the days of Ezra (chapter 4), on certain grounds, today those who oppose the work of the gospel also put forth four arguments…” and places the four arguments and answers them.

Are Christians Anti-Patriotic_The CALL

This article is part of the Administration Special issue of The CALL.

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