Anand B Krishnan

BIBLE PORTION: Genesis 45:1-15 Ephesians 2:11-22 John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Reconciliation is the act of resolving conflicts and repairing the relationship between two individuals who have had a falling out and distanced themselves from one another. Hostility acts as an alarm that initially indicates the presence of adverse emotions, strain, and egotism. Thiruvalluvar is aware of the consequences of enmity. So He expresses this as follows. Maṉamāṇā uṭpakai tōṉṟiṉa iṉamāṇā ētam palavum tarum” Explanation: “When a person holds onto strong feelings of animosity, it will cause those around them to also feel animosity.” Most individuals would refuse to embrace such a harmful hostility because humans aspire to live a life filled with eternal happiness. However, for numerous individuals, their lives are increasingly transforming into a chaotic and complex situation. A human faces two significant obstacles that hinder his ability to lead a content and joyful life. 1. Distance 2. Enm...

BIBLE PORTION: Luke 23:32-33 BIBLICAL FOUNDATION: Luke 23:34 INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness is the fundamental principle of Christianity. It is easy to hurt others, but it is hard to ask for forgiveness. We often apologize reluctantly. In Tamil culture, there is a saying that "apologizing makes us human, but forgiving makes us great." Jesus Christ exemplified this by forgiving others, making him a truly great human being. Throughout our lives, we have all made numerous mistakes. As children, our parents and teachers were quick to forgive us. Spouses have forgiven each other, and God has forgiven our sins. Do we extend the same grace to others? Forgiveness is essential for a ideal life. Jesus Christ 's first words on the cross were a plea for forgiveness, directed not towards specific individuals like the Jewish religious leaders, Roman rulers, or soldiers, but rather for all those involved in his crucifixion. Even though they were aware of their actions on an inte...

BIBLE PORTION: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Paul’s letters are typically crafted to address and resolve the chaos present within the churches at the time, emphasizing the importance of unity and worshiping God together. Among Paul’s epistles, 1 Corinthians is known to be his lengthiest. Records suggest that Paul resided in Corinth for an extended period. The prosperous city of Corinth was known for its abundance of wealth, leading to some individuals in the Corinthian church living lives of excess and disorder. In the selected text, the Apostle Paul speaks earnestly about the cross, emphasizing that it is more than just a concept or object—it is a profound experience. A pastor who studied Theology visited our college. While in the chapel, the pastor noticed the cross and accused it of being idolatrous. He stated that we should preach Christ , not the cross, and claimed that many Reformed churches worship the cross as an idol. I responded by explaining that we do not worship the...