But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. — ROMANS 5:8 — Erwin Quimboy: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines Twenty-five years ago someone shared the gospel with me. I listened politely as he read John 3:16. Then he encouraged me to replace the word “world” … Read More
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Our Duty to Earthly Governments
Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. — TITUS 3:1-2 — Edwin T. Mollasgo: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines This passage reminds us of how we should conduct our lives … Read More
Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — EPHESIANS 1:2 — Eduardo L. Pamplona Jr.: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines Two words we often use in the church are grace and peace. In the apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he wished grace and peace upon the saints in … Read More
Foundations for Faithfulness
And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.” … Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” —ISAIAH 6:3, 8— … Read More
Defense against Temptation
And do not lead us to temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.] —MATTHEW 6:13— Freddy Rick Lavega: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines In our long list of prayers, we often emphasize asking God to meet our daily needs, such as food, … Read More
Our Greatest Comforter and Friend
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. —HEBREWS 4:15— Kito Espiritu: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is often difficult. Though we seek to manage our lives … Read More
The Lord Removes All Reasons for Fear
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; whom shall I dread? —PSALM 27:1— Vincent Greene: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines Are you curious about what it is like to live in another country? Have you ever thought of the adventure of … Read More
The Right Investment
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it. For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? — Luke 9:24–25 — Stanley Dumanig: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines In … Read More
People of Mercy, Peace, and Love
May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you. — Jude 2 — Raymond C. Diango: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines God is merciful, peaceful, and loving. His love moved Him to show mercy to sinful men and women, making peace with them through the blood of His own Son. He showed undeserved … Read More
The Footprint of Jesus Christ
For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. — Colossians 1:19–20 — Dexter Chua: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines … Read More
One Flock with One Shepherd
I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. — John 10:16 — Robbie Casas: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines After declaring “I am the good shepherd” (the fourth of Christ’s seven “I am” statements … Read More
No Stopping!
Not that I have already obtained it…but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to … Read More
Life in the Vine
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. — John 15:2 — Bob Amigo: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines The apostle John records seven “I am” statements of the Lord Jesus, with the image of … Read More
What’s Your Ministry Mindset?
But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant.” — Matthew 20:25–26 — Oscar Villa: The Expositor’s … Read More
Expository Preaching in the Philippines
“When preparing and preaching, my greatest fear is that I might mishandle God’s Word,” says Freddy. “I fear that I might misrepresent Him or misinterpret His Word; fear that I would be giving the people a wrong view of God, a wrong view of His work, and a wrong view of His character—and maybe even a false hope of salvation.”
The Word of God Is Not Bound
Every month, Cyprian crosses the border from Zimbabwe into South Africa. Why? To pursue biblical training at TMAI for the sake of the local church he shepherds. His monthly route is fraught with challenges, but “a real leader,” he says, “follows Christ no matter the cost.” Find out how you can be praying for Cyprian—and the other faithful leaders studying at TMAI’s school in South Africa.
Plentiful Harvest in the Philippines—and Beyond
“We have more opportunities than we can handle.” That’s Sean Ransom of The Expositor’s Academy in the Philippines, attesting to the truth of Luke 10:2. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” Since its inception in 2008, The Expositor’s Academy (a TMAI training center) has been striving to carry out our Lord’s great … Read More
Unexpected Ministry in the Philippines
“God allows trials in our lives and commands us to count it all joy when we encounter them. These trials prove the genuine part of our faith and produce endurance that brings about maturity in our faith, thus meeting what God demands of us. We have learned through this trial to depend on the Lord … Read More
