Proof The Bible Is True

“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…

“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]

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]

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]

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…

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

The United States is facing crucial crossroads as a nation with the impending leadership change this November and with traditional Christian values being challenged. With so much changes confronting the U.S., American Christian leaders have decided to unite and gather together to pray for their nation next week in a solemn ecumenical assembly that will be called “The Gathering.” Thousands of Christians are expected to troop to the Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas on the night of Sept. 21 to pray in one voice and ask God for forgiveness and His wisdom to lead the U.S. towards spiritual transformation. Read [More]

Four young missionary brothers describe life with a Southeast Asian tribal group.  cbn.com

“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]

PERSECUTION Russia law ensnares Baptist ministerFriday, September 2, 2016 |  Bill Bumpas A U.S. citizen has been charged under Russia’s controversial new anti-missionary law, confirming the fears of religious freedom advocates. Donald Ossewaarde, a Baptist minister, was fined 40,000 Rubles in an August 14 court hearing after he was caught conducting a worship service in his home. Under the guise of trying to prevent terrorism, the law makes it illegal to share religious beliefs without proper authorization from the Russian government. “Certainly our biggest fears have been realized,” says Nate Lance of International Christian Concern. Read More: Russia law ensnares Baptist [More]

When was the last time you picked up your Bible and spent time reading more than a couple of verses? If it’s been a while, you’re not alone. An unfamiliar crisis Today, the average American adult’s attention span lasts for about 12 minutes. But, this isn’t a long enough time to really suck the marrow of life from Scripture’s bones. Chief Executive Officer at Biblica, Carl Moeller shares some insight. Read More: Western Christians’ reading crisis – Mission Network News

When Pope Francis visited Cuba in September 2015, many thought the milestone event could signal a breakthrough in the campaign to promote religious freedom in the Caribbean island nation. But now the memory of that papal visit seems to have been forgotten as Cuba’s communist regime has launched a renewed crackdown on the Christian faith with reports of churches destroyed, pastors imprisoned, religious leaders’ personal property seized and Christians violently stopped from worshipping. In its latest report, the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) says the Cuban regime has launched a major crackdown against churches and has seized and demolished at least 1,400 church [More]

VOM’s Dr. Jason Peters appeared this week as a guest on The Dr. Meg Meeker Show on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. The discussion involved VOM’s book project, I Am N, and how Christians facing Islamic extremism are serving Christ boldly in hostile and restricted nations around the world. Here is part 2 of their discussion: Listen: Persecution Blog: VOM’s Jason Peters on National Radio Program – Part 2

VOM’s Dr. Jason Peters appeared this week as a guest on The Dr. Meg Meeker Show on Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. The discussion involved VOM’s book project, I Am N, and how Christians facing Islamic extremism are serving Christ boldly in hostile and restricted nations around the world. Here is part 1 of their discussion Listen: Persecution Blog: VOM’s Jason Peters on National Radio Program – Part 1

Her husband was the village police chief, the man responsible to make sure no more people in the village became Christians. And now she had chosen to follow Christ! Her husband pressured her to renounce her faith; then he beat her. Then he threatened her life. “I’m willing to die,” she answered. That’s just one of the stories you’ll hear this week from Brother Sionh, the voice of the Khmu Christian radio broadcast in Southeast Asia. He’ll also share the great need for leaders within the rapidly-growing Khmu church and how VOM is helping equip and train new leaders to [More]

More than 1,600 churches have been targeted by authorities in Cuba this year as a crackdown on religious freedom continues. Between January and July 2016, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) recorded 1,606 violations of religious freedom. These included the demolition and confiscation of church buildings, the destruction of church property and arbitrary detention. In March, prominent pastor and religious freedom activist Rev Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso was arrested just hours before President Barack Obama arrived in the country for his official state visit. Religious leaders have also had their personal belongings confiscated, and more than 1,000 churches are still considered ‘illegal’ [More]