If you are currently living a life of bondages - drug addiction, sex addiction, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, jealousy, hatred, fame, fortune, money; feeling spiritually empty (you have done all there is in this life, feeling physically satisfied, but you feel something is still missing.... what else is there to life?? You wake up in the morning thinking, is this all there is to life? This testimony is destined by God for you to read. It is not by accident or coincidence you are reading this. JOHN 8:32 – THEN YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
All Glory to God! - by Allan Phang
20 Dec 2012, by Allan Phang:

Firstly, I would like to thank God for His grace and mercy for giving me this opportunity to share my testimony. I come humbly before God as I share my testimony on how God has touched my life. It is a bit long… sorry about that but what needs to be said has to be said. "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8).

All Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!

Why am I sharing this? After my late grandfather’s death recently, I realized that if I don’t share my testimony, I will be doing a great injustice to everyone I know. Our life on earth is short. Although this article is only a summary of my testimony shared during my church baptism, I would like to share this testimony to everyone out there– my friends, associates and especially everyone who is facing difficulties in your life. There is hope…there is a God.



Ever since God came into my life, friends and family members alike used to frequently asked me this question, "Allan, what changed you? You're a changed person for the better. How did it happen? Why now?"

Most of the things that I did in the past were for my own self indulgence and personal glory (Please read this part carefully. There are many of my generation – Generation X and Y who suffer similiar bondages). I was too engrossed in and blinded by the lifestyles of the world – MONEY, FAME, FORTUNE, PARTY and GIRLS were constantly on my mind. These were the trophies I was well-known for among my friends. My peer nickname back then was 'Party King', 'Player' and 'Playboy'. I used to go clubbing, partying or raving, sometimes up to seven days a week! I was addicted to drinking alcohol, opening bottle after bottle of liquor, yamseng* glass after glass, getting drunk, talking like a samseng or gangster, swearing and cursing with many languages like there is no tomorrow, gambling in casinos, playing 4D, hacking computers, involving with designer drugs and illicit underworld activities and worshipping satanic forces unconsciously. Despite me having the fast and glorious lifestyle, I was still jealous of those richer than me, living in bigger houses and had hotter girl friends. I was also revengeful and hateful to those who hurt me and the list goes on.



I used to be very proud of myself. In my line of work, I meet a lot of VVIPS, including billionaires, millionaires, people with high authority, ministers, heads of state, the cream of the crop of the powerful people in the country. I felt that I was on top of this world until I met God.

Photo References: The VVIPS I meet in my line of work: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3...33963578&type=3 (Just some photos. Not all are in here)

So when my friends asked me, “What changed you?”, my reply was, "It's not me. It’s all GOD’s work." When I became a believer, I was constantly judged and smirked upon for upholding my new found faith. My reply to them was: "You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat." (Romans 14:10)



Talking about faith, I have heard testimonies from Malaysian non-believers who used the name of JESUS to cast away evil spirits and demons that were disturbing them. They felt helpless using chants of other faiths which didn’t work. But when they used the name of JESUS, the demons disappeared instantly! And after their personal encounters, they became believers of Christ. The Bible says that the Name of Jesus is above every name! "Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and give Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:9-11). When our words have become His Words, every evil force around us must bow to that Name. Jesus has given us the authority to use His Name.
source: Your Words Hold A Miracle. The Power of Speaking God's Word. By John Osteen

I’ve also heard the testimony of a previous gang leader in Kuala Lumpur who accepted Christ and is now serving the Lord. And just a couple of days ago, I had the opportunity to listen to a testimony of a person who was involved in the navy, special forces and organized crime. He was in the country’s Most Wanted List and ended up serving jail time. But now, he is serving the Lord in many nations! Friends, God has no favourites in the world we live in. He uses people in the most mysterious ways, regardless of one’s material wealth or popularity. "But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites." (Colossians 3:25)

Testimony of Bro Owen Pomana (was on Most Wanted List for 17 charges, ie: armed kidnapping and carjacking of a wealthy businessman’s son, robbed the biggest drug dealers in the state). “That night I went down to the beach in front of my apartment, and I cried out, ‘If there is a God, you need to help me. You know my life. If you help me, I promise to give up the guns, the drugs and the violence’.”
Read his testimony here: http://www.challengenews.org/collecting-hearts-not-debts

Me and Bro Owen Pomana in Malaysia: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355...&type=3&theater
My dad passed away when I was only two years old and I was the only child. I didn’t have any fatherly figure to look up to. But I thank God for my mum who single-handedly raised me up as the sole-bread winner of the household. Born in a Christian family, I was practically 'dragged' out of my bed every Sunday morning and forced to attend Sunday school untill I was 12 years old… Sound familiar? I also attended Bible classes untill I was 15 years old and served in ministry. In college, I attended the college's Christian Fellowship. Once I started working, God was completely out of my life. I was lost for approximately 10 years, only seeking and praying to God when I faced problems during that time… Sound familiar again?

Although I made my yearly visit to church during Christmas and showed other's that I am a Christian, I was only a Christian on official papers, but deep down inside me, I had no clue, and I did not understand what and who Jesus Christ is all about. I did not read the Bible because I couldn’t understand a word in the Bible at all. And every time I suffered a bad relationship– heartbroken and dejected– I would go out and drown my sorrows away in alcohol and clubbing thinking that it would make me feel better, which did leave me feeling good for awhile. But when the next day came, after a hangover, the cycle repeated itself like a “repeat button” on the remote control. I was in  a downward spiral effect. In short, I was lost for many, many years walking in the wilderness. I had no direction in life, no hope, and felt very lifeless. I was spiritually empty, if not negative already.

Then, one day, a friend of mine from Glad Tidings PJ shared the gospel to me. I was deeply touched and convicted by the Holy Spirit that I was not walking right with God at all. It seemed like God was giving me a tight slap!! Thank God for it!

THAT WAS MY TURNING POINT OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!

That Sunday itself (April 15th, 2012), I went to Glad Tidings PJ. The moment I stepped into the church, I felt a sense of serenity and joy that descended upon me. When Pastor Vincent Leoh called for an altar call, I went out, said the sinner’s prayer (with the help of Pastor Michael Tan too) and committed my life fully to Christ on that day itself.

Without wasting time, I joined a cell group the following Friday and ever since then, I have been attending the cell group every week, rain or shine. I enjoy the fellowship! The members are very encouraging and I learned so much about the Word of God. I also started attending BSF – Bible Study Fellowship. If someone told me about it earlier, I would have given them the “you must be kidding me” kind of look because I was the last person to ever go near a Bible back then!

Since then, I have attended a few courses conducted by pastors in the church. I also went to the Glad Tidings PJ church camp this year and it was indeed an eye opener for me. It’s great to be in the family of God and enjoy God’s wonderful presence in the camp. During the camp, I wept in front of a crowd of a few hundred people. Never in my life have I cried publicly like that. I later realized that I was touched by the Holy Spirit.

My decision to accept Christ was not easy. I felt as if I was rowing against the multitude current of waves. I faced a lot of resistance when I accepted Christ. People close to me said “Allan, you (still) stand to lose the inheritance of this world (even) if you are baptized and become a born-again Christian." But a little voice in my heart replied automatically, “Allan, you are inheriting the Kingdom of God”.

Now, it has been about 8 months since I stepped into Glad Tidings PJ. Let me share with you what has taken place :


Firstly, I find so much love, joy and peace in God now overflowing in my heart that I cannot help but share the gospel and my experiences with my friends. As for my family, I am still praying very hard to share the Good News to them too. Hopefully, there will be more and more of my friends, especially the “yamseng, talk like a samseng” ones will come to know Christ.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these." (Mark 12:30-31)


Secondly, now, I can speak in tongues. Praying and talking to Jesus daily is what I love to do now. His presence is so real and tangible in my life. Many of my friends even teased and made fun of me. Some have even nicknamed me Pastor, although I know that it is not man to be appointed as one but only by a calling from God.


Thirdly, reading the Bible is no longer a problem anymore. Now, the Word of God just pops up like a 3-D effect. It’s really awesome! Praise God!


Fourthly, as I keep reading the Bible daily, God’s truth has indeed set me free– away from my old self, wrong beliefs, wrong lifestyles and bondages of the world.

JOHN 8:32 – THEN YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

I now seek to have the fruits of the spirit in me:

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!"(Galatians 5:22-23)

I am free now to be who and what God wants me to be. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! The lifestyles that I enjoyed last time, now I find no fulfillment in them anymore. I believe this is what our Pastor Vincent Leoh has been talking about, dying to the old self and now I am a new creation in Christ Jesus.

I used to think that people who listen to Praise and Worship music were “crazy”. I thought in my heart, “Isn’t there any better music to listen to like Lady Gaga or rave music?” Now, I beg to differ. I realized what I have been missing out all this time! I now play Praise and Worship music to the max whenever I am driving! Ironic but true.

Now, on Fridays, no more clubbing for me but I have a new place to go, to my new found family in Christ and that is my home cell at Bandar Utama.

God has indeed blessed me with every spiritual blessings – physically, mentally and many areas of my life. I have witnessed how He has answered my prayers, touched and transformed me.

The 3 minutes youtube video below by Billy Graham basically sums up what I believe in. People from the worldly world get the most famous misconception that Christianity is just a religion. It is MORE than that. It is about having a RELATIONSHIP with GOD. I never expected my life to change… being released from the bondages and darkness of this world and living in the light. Definitely not some new-age theology or my own willpower could help me overcome my bondages and sins (They say only time heals. Incorrect. Only God heals). I am not perfect. Nobody is perfect. We are all born sinners. Please don't look at me, for I am just another human like you too. Look towards God. I am saved, ONLY by God's grace and mercy. All Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!!

God will bless you and your desires in your heart. Seek Him. Seek first the Kingdom of God.
Thank you for reading. God bless you.


From a Child of God,
Allan Phang
P/S: Thank you to all the pastors from Glad Tidings PJ and every brother and sister in Christ whom have came into my life.


Please watch this video by Billy Graham. Your life might never be the same again…

http://youtu.be/inLmaG6qR7E (3 mins)
http://youtu.be/Lai-HnqoIN8 (3 mins)
http://youtu.be/MIqRH1XBw5M (41 mins)

To know more about Jesus Christ, the Living God, please contact your nearest church. God bless.

*"Yamseng" is a colloquial term used before drinking beverages together, usually liquor.

Source: http://christianitymalaysia.com/wp/glory-god-allan-phang/

Yes. I believe, the very first law of cause and effect always come from the spiritual realm. Or Heavenly realm so to speak. It's never the physical realm that's the cause. What happens in the spiritual realm have implication in the physical realm. It all starts from there.

I realize, ever since I got myself active along with all my brothers in arm (no sisters yet) to actively uphold our Christian fellowship for this whole year, there have been an increase in attack from other quarters as well.  Just last week, there's so many threads ridiculing and mocking Christianity and God. RWI is no exception. It's the epitome of mockery.

And it's no surprise because the devil (as usual) does not want people to know who God is. I believe it was he who incited this provocative retaliation. So that people would push God aside through misunderstanding, ignorance and hatred.

So I believe it's only right that all my friends in here know what to do in a spiritual warfare. To fight back, God's way. It is not our responsibility to answer every critic we see on the internet but to seek God and the things of his kingdom so that we grow and be victorious in shinning the light of the gospel unto this dark world. To do that we must know what we have in Christ, our arsenal. When you cut through the evil one in the spiritual realm, likewise the victory will have implication in the natural and physical world as well.

In the Book of Ephesians 6:10-18 talks about our armoury just like modern warfare, only this is the real deal. It's power will cut deep into the enemies territory.

Each piece of Armour mentioned is actually a teaching by itself. It is not per say, an armour which you can pray for to be covered with, Like God's hedge of protection (book of Job) or the blood of Jesus. But you get covered by practising it's principle.

1. The very first piece is the Belt of Truth. (Ephesians 6:14). The belt holds your other armour in place, without it, everything drops. What is the belt of truth? God's word is the belt of truth. You must be established in the word of God. For by it, you will know what is the truth and what are lies and deceit. The Bible also mention Jesus is the truth. (John 14:6) It is interesting to know that grace is a partner to Truth (John 1:17) Jesus makes it so clear in John 8:31-32, that if you continue in the word of God, you will know the truth and it will set you free. So make it a point to read God's word everyday and have this desire to be established in God's word, It will hold all the pieces together and you will be able to stand!

2. The second piece is the Breastplate of Righteousness. I've given so many devotion on righteousness, by now you should know, The new covenant Righteousness is no longer your righteousness but Jesus's righteousness. You must be established by the fact it is Jesus's obedience that makes you righteous not yours. (Romans 5:19) Because when you fall or fail or sin, know that you've been justified by the grace and gift of righteousness not by your works of righteousness.  So stand tall. When you are established in knowing this, all the flaming darts of condemnation and guilt cannot hurt you because it will bounce off God's righteousness which He freely gives you. Satan cannot accuse you when it is God who justify. But if you try to come to God through your own obedience or your own effort, Satan will make mince meat out of you because there is no grace through the old testament law. So make sure you know whose righteousness is your breastplate.

3. The third piece is the shoe of the Gospel of Peace. What is this shoe all about? My revelation from God's spirit is this. Walk in peace.
The bible says be anxious for nothing (Philippians 4:6), Do not worry (Matthew 6:25), Let not your heart be troubled (John 14:27). Don't let anything worry or upset you. Colossians 3:15 says Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. The word rule here has the same meaning as umpire. Let the peace of Jesus, govern your heart. Help you to make decisions with it. When you are established in Jesus's shalom or peace, then as in the passage of Isaiah, (It is interesting to note) in Isaiah 52:7 that says How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace. It is as if God is saying, when you are walking in peace, God will lift you up in High places as on mountains firm and established. And how beautiful it is for those who walk in peace. The devil cannot harassed peaceful Christians. He will just leave you and find others to attack.