Last year was the worst year for persecuted Christians in contemporary history as beatings, rapes, kidnappings, and killings all increased. The situation has only worsened in 2015. Even Christian-majority countries are seeing increases in discrimination, exclusion, and violence. The advancement of the Islamic State … [Read more...]
Why We Should Evangelize
This brief article suggests just one of the challenging reasons as to why we should evangelize. But how often do we evangelize? I confess that the question strikes a raw nerve with me. In previous posts we've discussed proselytism in light of what some religious pluralists have taught, and Pope Francis' comments. … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 10/18/2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 10/18/2015 This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Houston pastors voice opposition to controversial LGBT ordinance Sign at Yale says Jews should be 'rounded up,' calls campus a 'Jew Hole' Is a third Palestinian … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Journeys
My wife and I went to a different church last Sunday. The reason we did so was because it was hosting the Back to Jerusalem team and a talk by Brother Yun, also known as The Heavenly Man. Contrary to some misconceptions, Back to Jerusalem is not a movement of the Chinese church specifically designed to evangelize … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration – T is for Truth
Today’s Inspiration – T is for Truth and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 “The truth will set you free” is a common saying in academic circles that want to promote academic freedom and the power of learning. Many universities have this statement emblazoned on a sign near the … [Read more...]
No Country For Jews?
There is no country for Jews. "It's our land. You're just here for now." Many of us who have followed the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict closely over recent years have concluded that the real issue is the existence of Jews in what we commonly refer to as Palestine. It isn't just the Palestinian leaders which take this … [Read more...]
Israel under Fire
Those who keep a watchful eye on headlines coming out of the Middle East shouldn't really be surprised at the current attacks on Jewish citizens in Israel. The ingredients for this escalating violence have been cooking in the pot for a long time. However, much of the western world has remained blasé. When it does … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 10/11/2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 10/11/2015 This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Sunday Oct 11, 2015 Church Services Held for Christian Students Killed in Oregon Shootings: 'These Kids Were Martyrs' Woman’s Car is Swept Away by a Raging Flood. That’s When She Sees the … [Read more...]
Has the church replaced Israel?
Has the church replaced Israel? It would be fair to say that Replacement Theology was the majority view held by the church over the centuries, and also today. As we've noted in previous discussions this view denies any future fulfillment of prophecy for national Israel. Proponents of RT (sometimes called Fulfillment … [Read more...]
China Just Changed Persecution Forever
The persecution against Christians in China has just changed levels in a way that no one saw coming. According to a translated document obtained by BTJ, China is about to roll out one of the biggest plans of social control over Christians ever … [Read more...]
