Lin, Tian-You, Assistant Professor New Testament Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Rethinking Pneuma in Paul's Writings The Apostle Paul wrote the Greek word πνεῦμα (phonetic transliteration: pneuma...

Lan Chih-yang, Assistant Professor of Christian Education Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. God Beyond "Default" What do Martha and Mary need? John chapter eleven records the miracle of Lazarus' resurrection. The scripture states that when Jesus and his disciples arrived in Bethany, Lazarus had already been buried for four days, and friends and relatives had come from all over to offer condolences. Martha heard of Jesus' arrival and hurried out of the village to meet him; when Mary saw Jesus, she fell at his feet, weeping and saying, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." This statement was very similar to what Martha had said before, expressing regret over Jesus' "late arrival."...

Qu Qu Christian Thought Assistant Professor Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Three kinds of suffering. Whenever major disasters occur in the world, there are often people in faith communities who propose theodicy (or theodicy) for repeated discussion. Due to the impact of disasters, these discussions are often mixed with strong emotions, making it difficult to remain calm and rational. In today's era, information flows extremely rapidly, and with the slightest carelessness, some expressions from believers may trigger the sensitive emotions of disaster-affected groups and the public. Therefore, when we reflect on and discuss these issues, we must first pray, asking God to grant us a compassionate heart, a wise mind, and a cautious tongue...

Vice President Wu Guojie (Academic Affairs), Professor of Christian Thought (Church History) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. The Early Church in the Midst of Catastrophe Christianity has faced various forms of oppression and disaster from its inception. Ever since Roman Emperor Nero (37-68 AD) set fire to Rome and blamed the Christians, the church became an illegal organization suppressed by the Roman Empire. Merely believing in Christ was enough to warrant a death sentence. In the early second century, Governor Pliny the Younger...

Prof. Leung Chun Ho, Associate Professor, New Testament Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Two Responses to Suffering When we see others suffer, we typically have two responses: First, like most people, we feel sympathy and sorrow for their misfortune, thus caring for their well-being. Second, some people can understand the sufferer's perspective and empathize with their feelings, developing resonance. When media extensively reports on disaster situations, we naturally have the first response of sympathy towards the victims. This sympathy drives us to care for, console, or provide assistance (e.g., donations) to those suffering, hoping to alleviate their pain. However, is what we do truly helpful to them? This is a question worth exploring. Excessive consolation might bring pressure to the sufferers; repeatedly discussing disasters can also cause secondary trauma. In these actions driven by sympathy, we often play the role of the giver, reaching out to the recipients from a safe distance, but our perspectives and positions may not be the same. As media coverage decreases, our understanding of the sufferers' appeals and circumstances gradually diminishes, and our concern and sympathy for them gradually wane. We might even judge their feelings by our own standards...

Vice President (Academic Affairs), Professor of Old Testament Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Why do calamities befall us? When misfortune strikes, many ask, "Why?" In reality, the direct causes that lead to such events are often known to us. According to World Health Organization data, as of January 25, 2026, a total of 7,110,188 people have died from COVID-19. 1...

In an age marked by turmoil and disaster, how should Christians respond? What reminders or comforts does the Bible or theology offer us? We have invited several teachers to explore these questions from different perspectives.