Prodigals in the Bible: Prodigal Son

In the truest sense of the word, a prodigal is someone who recklessly & wastefully lives his life. But thanks to the famous parable of the prodigal son narrated by the Lord Jesus, the word prodigal has come to be strongly associated with rebellion against God. Likewise, we see many such prodigals in the Bible who rebelled, but because of God’s Grace found their way back to God. Their return to God serves us important lessons on how God deals with sinners and His infinite love for prodigals.

Prodigals in the Bible: Jonah

In the truest sense of the word, a prodigal is someone who recklessly & wastefully lives his life. But thanks to the famous parable of the prodigal son narrated by the Lord Jesus, the word prodigal has come to be strongly associated with rebellion against God. Likewise, we see many such prodigals in the Bible who rebelled, but because of God’s Grace found their way back to God. Their return to God serves us important lessons on how God deals with sinners and His infinite love for prodigals.

Herbert Handley Bird: He Had Wings for Christ

(1795-1853)Herbert Handley Bird was one of the pioneers in the dissemination of the gospel in the Indian subcontinent. He would proudly wear sandwich boards proclaiming the gospel, and was responsible for the salvation of several …

E. P. Varghese: Faithful in the Heavenly Father’s business

(1897-1984) The beginnings The late Br. E.P. Varghese was born in a business family in the year 1897, at Angamally in Ernakulam District of Kerala state in South India. He was born of godly parents …

Lonappan Upadeshi: A Pioneer Missionary at Angamally, Kerala

(1867-1967) “For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory.” ( Romans 11:36) Early Life and Calling T.D. Lonappan alias Thayil Lonappan Upadeshi was born as the …

The Love of God – A Radical Love

God’s Love is sovereign, powerful, holy, immutable, eternal, infinite, indestructible and glorious. His love goes along with all the other attributes of God. It is HIs love that brought Lord Jesus down to the earth and made God approachable, accessible and personal.

God’s love at the same time is also demanding. This radical love demands and empowers us to love Him back. If it was not for the love of God, we could not love Him by ourselves.

V. Nagel: A German missionary, who wrote Malayalam Hymns

(1867-1921) Basel Missionary Society that came into being as a result of a pledge taken by a few dedicated Christians in the face of the military threat of Napoleon Bonaparte. A group of pious Christians …

Wrath of God – It Is Just & Merciful

The wrath of God is an indispensable attribute of God. His wrath is an expression of His justice. God not only appreciates virtue but condemns vice. God doesn’t simply appreciate wisdom but condemns folly. He does not only desire good in us but hates the sin in us. God’s wrath is an expression only against our Sin. Man’s ungodliness invites the wrath of God. His wrath is coupled with His love and mercy.

Anthony Norris Groves

The First Brethren Missionary to India (1795-1853) A great spiritual awakening took place in Europe and the British Isles during the early nineteenth century. This revival is now known as the Modern Missionary Movement. The …

Are You Ready Church?

The second coming of the Lord Jesus is imminent and certain. Yet the Lord warned that the world would be unprepared for it. In the warnings found in Matthew 24, lies an important message of readiness and preparedness for the church. Today, as we navigate swiftly changing times & seasons, catching one and all by surprise, the pertinent question for the church is, Are we ready?