Hard Conversations

Some people are quite upset about the so-called replacement theology, particularly in light of the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict today. What is this theology? Is it a false teaching? And what does this theology have anything to do with Israel? In actuality, matters related to replacement theology are very fundamental to, among other things, our understanding of how God operates in our world, hermeneutics and end-times.

Should Israel matter to believers? If yes, then, how come some theologians and pastor say, "No"?

Recently, I had a chance to interview Pastor Joe, Lead Pastor of Remnant Church in Manhattan, and his wife Hanna, a licensed counselor, at his home. After a nice dinner P. Joe prepared, we reminisced about a very difficult decision they had to make to relocate from Philadelphia to New York City in 2015. What made it a bit easier for P. Joe was what his oldest son told him even as the young boy was heartbroken about having to leave the life that he loved in Philadelpha.

Not many people know about the background story of Pastor Yoon and his wife Becky, who became part of the AMI family in 2020. Because I felt that their story is quite unique, I was determined to interview them while visiting The Blessing Church for "Church and Culture" conference (Oct. 6-8, 2023) for which I was invited to speak.

I am reposting the vlog of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict made in 2021, with a new introduction. It was in response to Hamas' unprovoked attacks on Israel that pales in comparison to what they did to Israelis this past Saturday (Oct. 7). The Part A is entitled, "Christians at a Crossroads of the Israelis & Palestinian Conflict: What About, Not Hamas, But Palestinians?

The Remnant Westside Church (RWC) in Manhattan celebrated her 20th anniversary this past Sunday (September 24). Having been invited to share a message on this momentous occasion for RWC—for which I feel very grateful—I took the opportunity to interview Pastor Shan Gian, a young man who was installed as RWC's Lead Pastor two years ago. Shan will be first to admit that he didn't get here alone, for God placed two important men in his life, one in his 20s and the other in his 30s. May the Lord place able and faithful people in our path who can help us becoming able and faithful people ourselves to serve God better.

I recently spent ten entire days at home while studying theology with Dr. Won Kim, a man whom I first met in 1986, who flew in from California for that very purpose. All total, we spent some 80 hours talking about all kinds of theological matters. I interviewed this unique and very intelligent man who is getting ready to serve the Lord as a missionary in the Middle East.

This is Part 2 of "Ryun Does James So That No One Misses Out on Eddie":

In this vlog, I assumed the identity of the apostle James, an older brother of John the apostle, to tell his story. Many people know James from the gospel accounts, but not many are aware of what happened to him in the Early Church. After discussing his life, I relate the findings to what my colleague Eddie Kim is currently going through, being inflicted with late-stage cancer

In this vlog, I assume the identity of the apostle James, an older brother of John the apostle, to tell his story. Many people know James from the gospel accounts, but not many are aware of what happened to him in the Early Church. After discussing his life, I relate the findings to what my colleague Eddie Kim is currently going through, being inflicted with late-stage cancer.

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? There are some people who, seeing themselves as knowledgeable, would say yes. This is my short response to them.