Proof The Bible Is True

What’s it like to hear from your pastor husband, who has spent nearly a year in prison? Pastor Yang Hua was abducted by Chinese police Dec. 9, 2015 and accused of “divulging state secrets”. Yang has not yet gone to trial, but his words to his wife reveal both a glimpse into a man concerned for his wife and a man whose confident hope rests in the Lord.   To write to Yang Hua, visit prisoneralert.com.     My dear wife: Greetings!   I have received all of your letters: the first on Oct. 5 and the second on Nov. [More]

Dr. Sasan and Dr. Mehrdad are providing theological training for church leaders in Iran through PARS Theological Centre. It is a challenge even to connect with students in a closed Muslim nation, let alone train them up to lead churches and withstand persecution.   Listen to this VOM Radio interview to hear some of the unique challenges of training leaders in the context of persecution, where Christians often wonder who they can trust. We’ll also hear about some of the blessings that come to those willing to suffer rather than deny their faith in Christ, and how you can pray for [More]

C.S. Lewis His death went unnoticed, as he died the same day John F. Kennedy was shot. His books are some of the most widely read in English literature, with over 200 million sold worldwide. Nearly 50 years after his death, his books continue to sell a million copies a year. His name was Clive Staples…

“Steve” and “Mai” left behind the American Dream to serve God in Southeast Asia–a place Mai had left decades before as a refugee and said she’d never return to. But God began to call them, and Steve and Mai submitted to His will. It wasn’t easy, especially leaving children and grandchildren in the United States to move to Asia. But as God opened each new door, Steve and Mai said “yes” to His plan. God led them to set up a simple recording studio with used equipment they purchased on eBay. Steve went online and taught himself basic audio editing [More]

Ali Sassi is a Tunisian man who always accepts a challenge. So when a Christian friend challenged him to demonstrate when and how the Bible had been changed (which nearly all Muslims believe has happened), Ali accepted the challenge. He figured he’d read the Bible for an evening and be able to demonstrate the changes. Instead he spent two years reading and studying, and at the end of that time he was convinced that the Bible had not been changed, and that Jesus is the Son of God. His decision to follow Christ was costly as even his own family turned [More]

A Canadian study concludes that churches teaching from a literal interpretation of the Bible experience greater growth rates than those holding to a more culturally accepted, seeker-friendly, liberal translation of the Scriptures. The five-year research project slated to be published next month in the internationally respected and recognized journal, Review of Religious Research, argues against advice that churches switch over to a more progressive theology – such as the Church of England on the matter of same-sex “marriage” – to reverse continued declines in membership. It also suggests that a literal teaching on heaven and hell should not be abandoned [More]

“Great testimony on what God can do if we are obedient to His voice even though we may not understand what His plan is.”  Admin   A United Kingdom mother, June Ross, heard the voice of God and started to feed the poor. She ended up at one of the most famous addresses in the world, Buckingham Palace, for her work feeding the poor. Her ministry, Esther Community Enterprises …

“Some good news!”  Admin   London’s megachurches are thriving and most are growing in size, in spite of overall decline in churchgoing in the UK, because of their “deep and passionate commitment” to living out their relationship with God, a new report has found.   There are fewer than a dozen megachurches in England’s capital but the biggest have more than 2,000 worshippers every Sunday. Some have thousands more than that.   Two Church of England churches, Holy Trinity Brompton, or HTB, and All Souls Langham Place are included in the megachurch report because they have more than 1,000 worshippers. [More]

“Excellent article on the Revolutionary War and the thanks given by many American leaders then to God for the victory.”  Admin George Washington kneeling in prayer Americans won the battle of Kings Mountain, Oct. 7, 1780 in which 668 British were captured, 163 wounded and 290 killed, as compared to only 29 Americans killed. Thomas Jefferson called the victory of the battle of Kings Mountain: “the turn of the tide of success” in the War for Independence.…

Only a week after a Christian ministry that works in the Middle East reported a miracle – a storm that protected its members and other Christians at a baptismal service from Islamic militants – the organization is announcing plans for more baptismal services. No dates and times are being released for obvious reasons. Bibles For Mideast…

“Excellent article on the spiritual roots of Globalism and what it’s ultimate aim for humanity is. The Bible us tells that eventually there will for a short time be a Satanically ruled one world government that the Lord will destroy at his Second Advent.”  Admin The issues that separate the two candidates in the 2016 presidential election – now just three weeks away – are more than typical Democrat-Republican differences or even liberal-conservative differences. From immigration and trade to abortion and national security, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump seem light years apart, almost like they’re from different political planets. That’s [More]

The ease with which Democratic Party operatives confuse some Christian “rock star” teachers about the issues before America and the world astounds me. The latest visionary to see the Angel of Light through rose colored glasses is Beth Moore, who ministers to women through Bible teaching classes in a variety of churches and is a sought-after…

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” – Matthew 7:15 I’m always reluctant to take on those who claim to follow Jesus. But when those who reach leadership positions – as pastors or self-proclaimed “prophets” – intentionally twist Scripture, including the words of Jesus Himself, then…

If you read the Bible in English, you owe a debt of gratitude to William Tyndale. Today marks the anniversary of Tyndale’s execution at the stake in 1536 for the “crime” of translating the Bible into English. Here is Tyndale’s story, as told in VOM’s book, FOXE: Voices of the Martyrs. William Tyndale was a well-educated scholar who was frustrated at the distance between English education and the Bible, the source of truth. Studying at Oxford and then at Cambridge, he bristled at the barriers and longed for the nourishment his mind and heart treasured. “In the universities,” he said, [More]

Dr. Sid Webb and Dr. Jason Peters just returned from Southeast Asia, where they met with persecuted Christians in Vietnam and Laos. They heard first-hand about the persecution Christians in these nations face, and also saw how God is doing amazing things in that region. They’ll share how authorities in Laos prevent Christians from advancing in their education or getting jobs simply by refusing to stamp “the family book.” Hear about a secret Christian training center hiding in plain sight in Vietnam, and how pastors in Laos are being trained to endure persecution and even to show love to their [More]

“Give Tebow credit for not being bashful to act like a Christian no matter what the situation is.”  Admin   Tim Tebow is being credited with performing a miracle after praying over a man who fell unconscious while having a seizure.   The NFL star-turned-baseball player was signing autographs and greeting fans after playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions on Tuesday when he noticed a man in the front row of the stands – identified as Brandon Berry – who had fallen to the ground and was foaming at the mouth.   According to KNXV, Tebow ran over to him, placed a [More]

According to a poll by ABC News this summer, 83 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. According to the U.S. Census, there were 323 million people living in the U.S. But does anyone really believe there are really anywhere near 268 million believers in America today? I don’t. If there were even half that number,…

Which country do you think has the fastest growing Church in the world? China? Russia? Maybe a country in South America?   Here’s a hint: the official name of the country starts with ‘The Islamic Republic’.   Todd Nettleton with The Voice of the Marytrs, USA reveals, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is actually the place in the world where the Church is growing the fastest, something that would be pretty surprising to most Christians.”   The situation is bursting with irony. The Islamic Republic of Iran is listed on Open Doors USA’s World Watch List in the top ten [More]

“Brother Sam” is a gospel worker in the Middle East, where part of his ministry is reaching out with help to refugees displaced by ISIS from Iraq and Syria. By helping with practical needs—shelter, education, medical aid—Brother Sam and other Christians have the opportunity to share the gospel and introduce Muslim refugees to Jesus Christ. Such work comes with risk and threats, but Sam tells us that persecution creates “a healthy environment for the Lord to work.” And God is working! Listen this week to hear stories of divine healing, Muslims coming to faith and Christians passionately reaching out in [More]

Excavation of gate complex of biblical city of Lachish in the Judean foothills The Apostle Paul wrote, “God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise.” That being the case, what better evidence of the Bible’s historical dependability than a 2,700-year-old toilet? Archaeologists in Israel have announced the discovery of…

The first openly lesbian bishop has begun serving within the United Methodist Church, where a longtime UMC clergyman says feelings are trumping scripture. Earlier this month, the Rev. Karen Oliveto started serving as bishop over the Mountain Sky region, which includes Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah and parts of Idaho. She was elected to the post in July. Ray Rooney, who has 30-plus years of experience as a UMC pastor, says UMC leaders reversed thousands of years of biblical teaching when they appointed Oliveto a bishop. “This is circumventing the will of the General Conference through a backdoor approach,” complains Rooney, [More]

He riveted believers around the country and the world with “The Harbinger” and “The Mystery of The Shemitah.” But messianic rabbi Jonathan Cahn’s newest book, already a bestseller on Amazon.com, is on an entirely different scale. It’s nothing less than “hundreds of Harbingers” and spiritual secrets being revealed for the very first time in history. Rabbi…

It’s the kind of encounter that comes on occasion for Christian missionaries, where they meet up with a “Satan’s slave” as they try to provide help to those with other faiths, or no faith. In this case, it was a 20-year-old Muslim girl from the Middle East who had been having health issues, and when missionaries…

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James announced Sept. 17, 2014, that the U.S. Air Force oath no longer has to include God. President and Commander-in-Chief George Washington stated in his farewell address, Sept. 19, 1796: “Let it simply be asked where is the security for prosperity, for reputation, for life, if the sense of…

Preaching, welcome, style of worship and location are the four most important factors when Christians are searching for a new church. And of these, the most important is the quality of the sermon. Nearly half of the American adults who attend religious services regularly have found themselves needing to look for a new congregation at some point in their lives, the latest Pew Research study shows. The most common reason for changing church is moving house. Read More: Here’s what Christians look for when searching for a new church | Christian News on Christian Today

“Yes, there is indeed a steep price to be paid in converting from Islam to Christianity. We need to ask ourselves, would we be willing to pay such a price if in the future strong persecution comes our way?”  Admin All over the Middle East and North Africa, Muslims who have converted to Christianity struggle with their new identity in Christ. Islam is not just a part of their lives, it is their entire life. From praying in a set direction 5 times a day, to setting aside an entire month to fast, the actions required to be a Muslim [More]

The love of Christ and hearing the truth of the Gospel are drawing more and more Muslim refugees in Switzerland and Germany to Christianity, the Gospel Herald reports. Since 2014, more than 2,000 Muslims have turned to Christ, and the number keeps rising, according to Switzerland’s Counselling Centre for Integration and Religious Affairs. Speaking to the Swiss edition of “20 Minutes,” coordinator Kathrin Anliker said some of the refugees embrace Christianity after witnessing the brutality of extremist groups like ISIS, which have been carrying out horrific acts in the name of Allah. Others who have come out to embrace Christ [More]