Author: Derick Parfan

Husband to Jodi, father to Daniel, Stephen and Kyrie. Leading pastor of Baliwag Bible Christian Church. Founder and lead teacher of Treasuring Christ PH. Adjunct professor at International Graduate School of Leadership. District chairman of Bulacan District of Alliance of Bible Christian Communities of the Philippines.

The Apostles’ Creed Part 5 – Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary

Sabi ni Albert Mohler, kung hindi ka naniniwala sa virgin birth, delikado ka, dahil ang pinaniniwalaan mo ay hindi ang Cristo na itinuturo ng Salita ng Diyos. “The Apostles’ Creed, therefore, has included the virgin birth for good reason—it is true, it is essential, and it is glorious.” Dito nakasalalay ang kaligtasan natin. Kaya sabi sa Nicene Creed about Christ, “Who, for us men for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man.”

The Apostles’ Creed Part 4 – Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord

Yung mas mahalagang identity o pagkakakilanlan ko ay ang pagiging Christian: “I am a Christian.” Pero siyempre palasak na ‘yan, kasi halos lahat ng tao sa paligid natin sasabihin nila “Christian” din sila, ibang sekta nga lang, o sa pangalan lang (nominalism). Pero sana tayong lahat ay naiintindihan natin kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng Christian. Na hindi lang tayo basta naniniwala na may Diyos, o relihiyoso tulad din ng iba. Kundi yung identity natin na nakakabit kay Cristo, kaya nga Christian, si Cristo ang nasa sentro, si Cristo ang lahat-lahat.

The Apostles’ Creed Part 3 – Maker of Heaven and Earth

Kung ano ang nais gawin ng Diyos, kung ano ang ginustong gawin ng Diyos, kung ano ang ipinasyang gawin ng Diyos, gagawin niya, magagawa niya, walang makapipigil sa kanya. He is almighty. Huwag mong lilimitahan at pagdududahan ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos.