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...

Daniel Lam, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Rethinks Pneuma in Paul's Writings: What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote the Greek word πνεῦμα (transliterated as pneuma)? For most modern readers, the answer seems very simple: the human spirit or the Holy Spirit, the latter being the third person of the Triune God, a powerful and persuasive divine agent who gives comfort and conviction. We naturally recall this theological interpretation, as if it were the obvious answer; readers and translators almost instinctively understand it this way. But in recent years, some have questioned whether πνεῦμα should be translated as "spirit." This article aims to explore these objections and the possibility of translating the word πνεῦμα in other ways. ...

Chi-yeung Lam, Assistant Professor of Christian Education: What Did Martha and Mary Need from a God Beyond "Presuppositions"? John chapter 11 records the miracle of Lazarus' resurrection. The text states that when Jesus and his disciples arrived in Bethany, Lazarus had been buried for four days, and relatives and friends from all over came to offer their condolences. Martha, hearing that Jesus was coming, rushed out of the village to meet him; when Mary saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and wept, saying, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." This statement echoes Martha's earlier words, expressing regret for Jesus' "late" arrival. ...

Curie Qu, Assistant Professor of Christian Thought, points out three types of suffering: Whenever major global disasters occur, theodicy often resurfaces in faith communities for repeated discussions. Due to the impact of the disaster, these discussions are often tinged with strong emotions, making it difficult to remain calm and rational. In today's world, information flows exceptionally quickly, and even the slightest carelessness in a believer's expression can trigger sensitive emotions among disaster victims and the general public. Therefore, when reflecting on and discussing these issues, we should first pray, asking God to grant us a compassionate heart, a wise mind, and a careful tongue. ...

Nathan Ng, Vice President (Academic Affairs) and Professor of Christian Thought (Church History), stated that Christianity faced various forms of oppression and calamity from its inception. After the Roman Emperor Nero (37-68 AD) set fire to the city and blamed the Christians, the Church became an illegal organization suppressed by the Roman Empire. Simply adhering to the belief in Christ was enough to warrant a death sentence. In the early second century, Governor Pliny the Younger...