Browse

Show 10 results Show 25 results Show 50 results Show 100 results

Topic: Persecuted Church

Showing 1-10 of 91

Include:

• Article
• Video
• Audio
• Magazine

The U.S. Sends Millions to Countries That Persecute Their Own Citizens—for Being Christian

article January 30, 2019

My friend Kerby Anderson, host of the Point of View radio talk show, is a veteran spokesman for causes honoring to Christ. I was very touched by what he wrote below and asked if we could share it. Let’s take it to heart and take appropriate action too. 

A Chinese Pastor’s Declaration of Faithful Disobedience

article December 31, 2018

The following letter was written by Pastor Wang Yi, who along with his wife and over 100 members of his church was arrested by Chinese authorities earlier this month. This is not just good for information on persecution in China—it also models a radical commitment to Christ that we, certainly I, can learn from.

Increased Persecution in China, and What China’s Digital Dictatorship Could Mean for Christians

article September 28, 2018

Recently a number of reports coming out of China indicate that persecution of Christians is increasing.

No Persecution, Including Shootings, Will Silence the Church

article November 8, 2017

Just as our fellow believers can’t be persuaded to abandon their faith because of persecution, such violence in our own churches won’t stop us from gathering and proclaiming and celebrating the Good News of Jesus. 

He Suffers With Us

article November 1, 2017

Safely Home, the painting by Ron DiCianni, has special meaning to me. I wrote a novel, also called Safely Home, set in China and telling the story of Li Quan, a modern day martyr. It was inspired by this beautiful work of art. To this day Ron’s painting hangs on my office wall.

Five Examples of How Persecution in Iran Has Backfired, and Grown the Church

article December 14, 2016

With all of the bad news we hear out of the Middle East, it’s easy to overlook how God is at work in this region in incredible ways, drawing people to Himself and growing His church. I think you’ll be encouraged by what David has to share. 

Looking Ahead to the Likelihood of Increased Persecution in America

article July 25, 2016

God will use persecution, as He always has, to thereby strengthen His church and extend the Gospel message, not destroy it. Persecution in America will probably never be as extreme as it has been in countless places throughout church history and as it is around the world today.

Phenomenal Growth, Great Persecution: The Church in Iran

article June 1, 2016

Iran has the fastest growing church in the world. However, the moment an Iranian says “yes” to Jesus, persecution begins.

How Did Safely Home Change the Perspective of the Underground Church?

audio November 13, 2015

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction. 

If We Expect We Won’t Be Persecuted for Our Faith, We Need to Readjust Our Expectations

article April 20, 2015

As Americans we’ve been slow to accept the extent to which Bible-believing Christ-followers have become socially unacceptable.