Saved By Grace

Acts 16:30, “Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

Ang isa sa pinaka importanteng tanong na mahalaga sa ating buhay: "How can I be saved?" deals with where we will spend eternity after our lives in this world are over. There is no more important issue than our eternal destiny.

Malinaw naman sa paguusap na ito kung papaano tayo maliligtas. The Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”(Acts 16:30). Paul and Silas responded, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31).

The Bible says very clearly that we are not saved by faith alone. Works do have something to do with our salvation. Numerous passages in the New Testament will show that we will be judged by our works, not by whether or not we have faith alone.

Friends, as Catholics we believe that we are saved by God’s grace alone. We can do nothing, apart from God’s grace, to receive the free gift of salvation. We also believe, however, that we have to respond to God’s grace.

In Galatians 5:6, “For when we are in union with Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor the lack of it makes any difference at all; what matters is faith that works through love.”

Love Him today at The Feast.

Pangarap mo’y kayang abutin,
Marvin Tan

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It Will Come To Pass

Revelation 21:4, “There is coming a time when all sorrow, tears, pain and death will pass away. There's coming a wonderful day when God will wipe away all tears from the eyes of His children, and our sorrow will end forever.”

God has promised this to those who have come to know Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. There's a great day coming for those who have been saved by grace through faith in Christ.

However, for this present time, we must face the undeniable fact that people do suffer. That's a fact of life. You can find sickness, sorrow, and suffering in all walks of life. It's everywhere you look. This very moment you can probably think of someone very close to you who is suffering greatly, and it just doesn't seem fair.

Why does God allow it to happen? Does God even care? If God is so good and holy, then why doesn't He put an end to all suffering and pain?

Friends, there is a reason for all human sufferings.

Find out at The Feast today!

Pangarap mo’y kayang abutin,
Marvin Tan

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Seek God's Will

Romans 12:1-2, “So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect."


- A tragic accident takes a husband from his family.
- The unexpected loss of a job leaves parents and children fearful and without provision.
- A young woman continues to wait for marriage, but each of her boyfriends says he still needs more time.
- Loss of money in business partnership
- No savings after many years of working abroad

Sometimes we have the idea that if we just knew what direction to take, following God would be easier. But it never seems to work that way.

How is God operating in our lives? Can we really know His will, and, if so, how can we know it?

Doing God's will demands a decision. And that decision requires faith and action. You can't see the end, so you have to trust Him in faith and then step out. You have to act. Faith and obedience are like twins; they go together.

Hebrews 11:6 tells us that "without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."

Our teaching for today is to help guide you as you seek to know and follow God’s will for your life.

Seek His Word to learn His leading.

Pangarap mo’y kayang abutin,
Marvin Tan

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Star For All Seasons

And God said, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years…” (Genesis 1:14)

Dumaraan tayo sa iba’t ibang yugto ng panahon sa ating buhay. Nagsimula sa isang batang sanggol, maaring ngayon ikaw ay isang teenager na o may asawa na o sa ngayon ikaw ay isang senior citizen na.

Sa bawat area ng ating buhay, be it a family life, financial life or spiritual life, each season gives you special gifts.  But you need to know how to apply these gifts by shifting your strategies in every stage in your life. Be a star in every season of your life.

The bible says in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”

Friends, in whatever season you’re in, God promises to be with you.
In whatever trials you’re in, He will not abandon you. In everything you need, He will supply you.

Align yourself to God’s ocean of blessings.

Pangarap mo’y kayang abutin,
Marvin Tan

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Bakit Ako Mahihiya?

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)

Pangkaraniwan na sa ating mga Pinoy ang pagka-mahiyain:
- Alukin mo ng pagkain – “Mamaya na lang, busog pa ako.”
- Pakantahin mo – “Huwag na lang, nahihiya ako.”
- Ask to lead a project – “Iba na lang, di ko pa kaya yan, nahihiya ako”
- Ask to solicit a donation – “Ay, kayo na lang. Magbibigay na lang ako.”
- Ask to speak in front of an audience – “Huwag na huwag mo akong tatawagin, hihimatayin ako”

Ilan lang yan sa mga bagay na nahihiya tayo. Sa kabilang banda, likas din naman sa mga Pinoy ang medyo nahihiya pero may lakas din naman ng loob:
- Alukin mo ng pagkain – “Nahihiya ako… Tara na samahan mo ako.”
- Pakantahin mo – “Nahihiya ako… Sige na nga – ito na yung USB ko, number 3, paki play.”

Kapatid, sa The Feast, it’s your time to shine. Ipakita mo ang iyong galing. Huwag ka ng mahiya! Serve with what talent, skills, or potentials you may have. It’s from the Lord. Let the whole world see your good works, so you may glorify your Father in heaven.

Tara na! let’s do it for the glory of God!

Your friend in Christ,
Marvin Tan

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