Prepare For Persecution

Author : Fred Farrokh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1625861915

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Prepare for Persecution by Fred Farrokh Pdf

Through what lens do you view history? A standard perspective offered in the West is that we are all experiencing a process of steady moral and material improvements. This is called "progress." This comforting message is served up to us despite all evidence to the contrary. Yet this was not how Jesus saw the future course of history, not for his church. The future for believers, Jesus warned, will be marked by rejection, trials, and persecution. In this timely and strategic book, Dr. Fred Farrokh has issued a "Get Ready" warning to equip his brothers and sisters to be ready to stand their ground. -from the Foreword by Dr. Mark Durie The global church today faces significant challenges, even in lands once renowned for religious freedom. Pastors, leaders, and laypeople must navigate the following questions: - How should Christians respond to mandates by governments to close churches or limit attendance? - How can believers continue to witness for Christ in this Orwellian age of cancel culture, in which simply stating a biblical position can be deemed "hate speech"? - What sources of information are reliable in the face of mounting media dishonesty and anti-Christian propaganda? - When should Christians risk going to jail for what they believe? Like the warning on some airplanes goes, "Your nearest way of escape may be behind you." Beyond simply pointing a way of escape, Prepare for Persecution: Lessons from Acts guides today's believers through the example of Jesus' disciples. The early church overcame persecution again and again in the pages of the Acts of the Apostles-witnessing as they went, in the comfort and power of the Holy Spirit. This book chronicles nine key storylines of Acts. Each chapter concludes with "Applications for the Church Today" and "For Further Discussion," making the book ideal for group Bible study. DR. FRED FARROKH is a Muslim-background Christian. He is an ordained missionary with Elim Fellowship. Dr. Farrokh holds an MA in Public Policy Analysis and Administration from Binghamton University in New York, and a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He presently serves as an international trainer with Global Initiative: Reaching Muslim Peoples.

Author : Thomas D. Williams
Publisher : Crisis Publication
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1644134454

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The Coming Christian Persecution by Thomas D. Williams Pdf

The age of martyrs is not a thing of the past … Churches burned. Christians beheaded. Faith communities driven underground. Governments forcing silence upon those who profess fidelity to the Gospel. These experiences are not confined to members of the early Church or to the missionaries and converts in far-off pagan lands centuries ago. The persecution of Christians is happening right now-and it is closer to home than you may realize. Moral theologian and news analyst Dr. Thomas Williams incisively juxtaposes the still relatively unknown global Christian persecution of today with that of previous epochs, describing it in its various forms and providing insight into what it means for the Church and for society at large. Dr. Williams shows how Christian persecution has been with us since the time of Jesus, and how modern attacks against Christians spring from six primary sources: atheism, radical Islam, Hindu nationalism, totalitarianism, academia, and Satanism. He provides valuable advice on how these outrages can be remedied and explains what Christians can do to prepare for what is to come.

Author : Asheritah Ciuciu
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802496478

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He is Enough by Asheritah Ciuciu Pdf

Discover the Secret to a Full Life We live in a world of scarcity. We say, “I don’t have enough time… maybe when we have more money… if only I had a little more help…” But Scripture says if we have Jesus, we have enough. In this 6-week study of Colossians, Asheritah Ciuciu leads readers to discover the life-altering importance of Jesus’ sufficiency and sovereignty. And you don’t need hours a day to enjoy this Bible Study. Each day’s study contains two paths: Snack on the Go: a bite-size morsel of truth to chew on throughout your busy day FEAST: a dig-deep guide to maximizing the “meat” you’re getting out of your Bible study PLUS! a supplemental "Serving and Leading" section that includes service challenges for making theory a reality You can enjoy this study in whatever way works best for you. Discover the joy and freedom that abounds when we know deep in our hearts that Jesus truly is enough.

Author : DC Talk
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441260048

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Jesus Freaks: Martyrs by DC Talk Pdf

There are more Christian martyrs today than there were in ad 100--in the days of the Roman Empire. Now in the twenty-first century, according to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, more than 150,000 Christians are martyred around the world every year. "Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering, but imagine that you are there with them." Hebrews 13:3 cev Their stories must be told.

Author : Larry Poland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1990-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0840744161

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How to Prepare for the Coming Persecution by Larry Poland Pdf

Author : Todd Nettleton,The Voice of the Martyrs
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802499462

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When Faith Is Forbidden by Todd Nettleton,The Voice of the Martyrs Pdf

Winner of the ECPA Book Award Journey alongside Persecuted Christians Take a 40-day journey to meet brothers and sisters who share in the sufferings of Christ. When Faith Is Forbidden takes you to meet a Chinese Christian woman who called six months in prison "a wonderful time," an Iraqi pastor and his wife just eight days after assassins' bullets ripped into his flesh, and others from our spiritual family who've suffered greatly for wearing the name of Christ. Each stop on this 40-day journey includes inspiration and encouragement through the story of a persecuted believer. You’ll also find space for reflection and a suggested prayer as you grow to understand the realities of living under persecution—and learn from the examples of the bold believers you'll meet. For more than 20 years, Todd Nettleton (host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio) has traveled the world to interview hundreds of Christians who’ve been persecuted for the name of Christ. Now he opens his memory bank—and even his personal journals—to take you along to meet bold believers who will inspire you to a deeper walk with Christ.

Author : Nik Ripken,Gregg Lewis
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781433673085

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The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken,Gregg Lewis Pdf

An amazing story of a missionary couple's journey into the toughest places on earth is combined with stories about remarkable people of faith they encountered to challenge and inspire those curious about the sufficiency of God.

Author : Andrew Brunson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781493421619

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God's Hostage by Andrew Brunson Pdf

In 1993, Andrew Brunson was asked to travel to Turkey, the largest unevangelized country in the world, to serve as a missionary. Though hesitant because of the daunting and dangerous task that lay ahead, Andrew and his wife, Norine, believed this was God's plan for them. What followed was a string of threats and attacks, but also successes in starting new churches in a place where many people had never met a Christian. As their work with refugees from Syria, including Kurds, gained attention and suspicion, Andrew and Norine acknowledged the threat but accepted the risk, determining to stay unless God told them to leave. In 2016, they were arrested. Though the State eventually released Norine, who remained in Turkey, Andrew was imprisoned. Accused of being a spy and being among the plotters of the attempted coup, he became a political pawn whose story soon became known around the world. God's Hostage is the incredible true story of his imprisonment, his brokenness, and his eventual freedom. Anyone with a heart for missions, especially to the Muslim world, will love this tension-laden and faith-laced book.

Author : Maria Kneas
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1514192519

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Prepare for Persecution by Maria Kneas Pdf

Christians need to have enough spiritual backbone to stand firm in our faith and 'endure to the end.' This book shows us how. America is in the early stages of persecution, and it is increasing. The first part of 'Prepare for Persecution' tells what is going on, how we got to this point, and where we are heading. The second part gives Biblical principles for dealing with the challenges of the perilous times in which we live. As Christians, we cannot afford to compromise our faith. We must be prepared to respond to persecution Biblically instead of reacting to it carnally. We need to get prepared NOW, before the storm hits. [NOTICE: 'Prepare for Persecution' has also been published with the title 'How to Prepare for Hard Times and Persecution.' These are two versions of the same book, with some differences in content and presentation.]

Author : Sheila Walsh
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400204922

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In the Middle of the Mess by Sheila Walsh Pdf

How do you turn your struggles into strengths? Beloved Bible teacher Sheila Walsh teaches readers how the daily spiritual practices of confession, meditation on God’s Word, and prayer result in fresh freedom in Christ. In her long-awaited book, Sheila Walsh equips women with a practical method for connecting with God’s strength in the midst of struggle. From daily frustrations that can feel like overwhelming obstacles to hard challenges that turn into rock-bottom crises, women will find the means to equip themselves for standing strong with God. Using the spiritual applications of confession, prayer, and meditation on Scripture to form a daily connection to Jesus, women will learn how to experience new joy as a child of God who is fully known, fully loved, and fully accepted. In In the Middle of the Mess, Walsh reveals the hardened defenses that kept her from allowing God into her deepest hurts and shares how entering into a safe place with God and practicing this daily connection with him have saved her from the devil’s prowling attacks. Though we will never be completely “fixed” on earth, we are continually held by Jesus, whatever our circumstances. Sheila Walsh acts as our guardian in In the Middle of the Mess as she shows us we’re not alone in our struggles, guides us through a courageous journey of self-discovery, and reminds us where to find hope, comfort, and strength in tough times.

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781465103079

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pdf

The prophet Brigham Young taught the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in a basic, practical way that gave inspiration and hope to the Saints struggling to build a home in the wilderness. Though more than a century has now passed, his words are still fresh and appropriate for us today as we continue the work of building the kingdom of God. President Young declared that as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we possess the “doctrine of life and salvation for all the honest-in-heart” (DBY, 7). He promised that those who receive the gospel in their hearts will have awakened “within them a desire to know and understand the things of God more than they ever did before in their lives” and will begin to “inquire, read and search and when they go to their Father in the name of Jesus he will not leave them without a witness” (DBY, 450). This book reflects the desire of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to deepen the doctrinal understanding of Church members and to awaken within them a greater desire to know the things of God. It will inspire and motivate individuals, priesthood quorums, and Relief Society classes to inquire, read, search, and then go to their Father in Heaven for a witness of the truth of these teachings. Each chapter contains two sections—“Teachings of Brigham Young” and “Suggestions for Study.” The first section consists of extracts from Brigham Young’s sermons to the early Saints. Each statement has been referenced, and the original spelling and punctuation have been preserved; however, the sources cited will not be readily available to most members. These original sources are not necessary to have in order to effectively study or teach from this book. Members need not purchase additional references and commentaries to study or teach these chapters. The text provided in this book, accompanied by the scriptures, is sufficient for instruction. Members should prayerfully read and study President Young’s teachings in order to gain new insights into gospel principles and discover how those principles apply to their everyday lives. By faithfully and prayerfully studying these selections, Latter-day Saints will have a greater understanding of gospel principles and will more fully appreciate the profound and inspired teachings of this great prophet. The second section of each chapter offers a series of questions that will encourage thoughtful contemplation, personal application, and discussion of President Young’s teachings. Members should refer to and carefully reread his words on the principle being discussed. Deep and prayerful study of these teachings will inspire members to greater personal commitment and will help them resolve to follow the teachings of the Savior, Jesus Christ. If individuals and families prayerfully follow the principles in this book, they will be blessed and inspired to greater dedication and spirituality, as were the early Saints who heard these words directly from the lips of the “Lion of the Lord” (HC, 7:434)—the prophet, seer, and revelator, President Brigham Young.

Author : Donald S. McAlvany
Publisher : Hearthstone Publishing
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575580489

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Storm Warning by Donald S. McAlvany Pdf

As the black clouds of persecution grow ever closer, a small remnant sees it coming and are preparing for it. However the vast majority of Americans, Christian, and traditionalists remain in a deep sleep . . . as if a blindfold of deception, confusion, and delusion were placed over their eyes.

Author : Hillary Morgan Ferrer
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736983822

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Mama Bear Apologetics® Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Pdf

Raise Them to Value God’s Design Starting at a young age, kids are being fed damaging misinformation about sexuality, gender identity, and human biology. As a parent, it’s up to you to help your children understand God’s truth about these integral concepts in the face of the candy-coated lies that saturate today’s world. In the footsteps of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics comes this invaluable guide to training your kids to know and respect God’s design in a world that has rejected it. This book will equip you to… understand God’s design for gender, sex, marriage, and family as a beautiful portrait that reveals the nature of God Himself identify the tactics being used to trick children into adopting an unbiblical view of sexuality under the guise of Christian-sounding words like love, identity, tolerance, and justice teach your kids to treat those who hold different beliefs with gentle, Christlike compassion without compromising biblical values As society continues to blur the lines of what is good, true, and acceptable, God’s standards remain clear and unchanging. This book will give you the wisdom to confidently raise your children to understand sex and gender through a biblical lens.

Author : William D. Taylor,Antonia van der Meer,Reg Reimer
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 771 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645080428

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Sorrow and Blood by William D. Taylor,Antonia van der Meer,Reg Reimer Pdf

On behalf of the WEA Mission Commission, William Carey Library is pleased to launch a landmark anthology and resource. This is a new publication in the Globalization of Mission series, Sorrow & Blood: Christian Mission in Contexts of Suffering, Persecution, and Martyrdom. The editorial team of William Taylor (USA), Tonica van der Meer (Brazil), and Reg Reimer (Canada) worked over four years to compile this unique resource anthology. This book is the product of the Mission Commission's global missiology task force and a worldwide team of committed colleagues and writers. Some 62 writers from 23 nations have collaborated to generate this unique global resource and anthology. Ajith Fernando of Sri Lanka and Christopher Wright of the UK each wrote prefaces to the book This latest WEA volume has the potential of profoundly shaping our approach to mission in today’s challenging and increasingly dangerous world.

Author : Carl A Moeller,David W Hegg
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802477835

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The Privilege of Persecution by Carl A Moeller,David W Hegg Pdf

Many Americans view the persecuted church as “third-world,” needy, uneducated, and poor -- sorely lacking in much of what we assume the church needs to function well. Essentially, we see them as being in need of us. But the irony, say Carl Moeller and David Hegg, is that we’re in much greater need of them. Through a combination of inspiring real-life stories, first-hand experiences, and exposition of key Scripture passages, Dr. Carl Moeller and Pastor David Hegg examine the "e;normal Christian life"e; of Christ-followers currently suffering persecution around the world. In topical chapter after chapter, the authors conclude that the suffering church's vibrant, sacrificial, and communal faith is much closer to God's intent for His church and His children. The authors explore the areas of community, leadership, worship, prayer, and generosity, among others, revealing specific attitudes and actions of the suffering church that can renew the spiritual lives of Christians in the West. Each chapter ends with challenging questions and suggestions for personal and corporate application.