I am Brian Chang. Currently a student at The Master’s Seminary in Sun Valley, CA pursuing a MDiv, I graduated from UCLA with a double major in Political Science and the Study of Religion (which is why most of my blogs are focused on either politics or religion or something in between). Born and raised in Southern California, I grew up in the Christian church but didn’t fully understand the Christian gospel until college where God was gracious in drawing me to Himself, reminding me that I was a sinner saved by grace through faith alone. Through the help of many solid men of God and a newfound hunger for his Word, I’ve been motivated to know and understand as much as I can about God and his great love for us.
I’ve come to better understand the Love of God: that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, would sacrifice himself on the cross for my sins, taking the wrath of God upon himself in my place. Like everyone else, I was dead in sin and in a constant rebellion against God; my sin was enough to condemn me to hell for all eternity, to face the wrath of an almighty God and his anger poured out against his enemies. For Romans 3:23 says that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” and in Romans 6:23 it says that “the wages of sin is death.” But the because God so loved the world, he sent his only Son to take away my sins, granting me and anyone who believes in him eternal salvation (John 3:16). Now, I can say that I’m alive–no matter how undeserving–and that I’m living for Him.
Many tell me that my majors aren’t supposed to ever be brought up in the same conversation, much less be written about in the same blog, but I disagree. Why wouldn’t someone take the two most provocative subjects in America today and use them to spur conversation and thought? Though this blog was initially dedicated to my personal convictions and to noticing the small details in life, I often can’t help but be overwhelmed by our God who is so sovereign and faithful. So hopefully, as you page through my blogs, you can join me as I grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Not particularly articulate nor eloquent, my attempts to provide intriguing blogs may sometimes seem faint-hearted, but I assure you that the convictions are always there; and though my writing may be less than decent, my mind is continually on the move and needs a place to relieve itself. So enjoy my blogs and please comment if you wish! Happy reading!
I am currently a member at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, CA and I serve there as a college ministry intern.
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