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Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 42 views
I remember reading, in Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, the story of a man of God who was bound to a stake to die for Christ. There he was, calm and quiet, till his legs had been burned away, and the bystanders looked to see his helpless body drop from the chains. He was black as coal, and not a feature could…
Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 20 views
When one of the martyrs was about to burn for Christ, he said to the judge who was giving orders to fire the pile, “Will you come and lay your hand on my heart?” The judge did so. “Does it beat fast?” inquired the martyr. “Do I show any sign of fear?” “No,” said the judge. “Now lay your hand on your…
Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 12 views
When Patrick Hamilton was burned in Scotland, there was such an impetus given to the gospel through his burning that the adversaries of the gospel said, “Let us burn no more martyrs in public, for the smoke of Hamilton’s burning has made many eyes to smart until they were opened.” So, no doubt, it always…
Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 378 views
When John Philpot, the martyr, was addressing a young man about to die for Christ, he said to him, “Brother, you are a vessel in the great house of your Master, and this day he will scour you, scour you hard, but remember you will soon stand upon the shelf, shining bright and glorious.” Sometimes pains,…
Spurgeon Commentary
Charles Spurgeon • Logos Sermons • Illustration • • 72 views
I have heard of a vessel that was in a storm once—not a very severe one—but a gentleman on board thought it was. He went about among the sailors and passengers finding fault with the captain’s management of the vessel, and saying that he was sure the ship would go to pieces, and that all on board would…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
Leah Sharibu, 15, of Nigeria is in danger of losing her life after she refused to give up her Christian faith under threat from her Boko Haram captors. Sharibu is the last Dapchi schoolgirl left in captivity under the Muslim terrorist group. The Nigerian government negotiated the freedom of the 104 girls…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 8 views
According to Open Doors, In 2020 there were: • Over 340 million Christians living in places where they might experience persecution and discrimination • 4,761 Christians martyred • 4,488 churches and other Christian buildings attacked • 4,277 believers detained without trial, arrested, sentenced or imprisoned.…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 28 views
In a country where Christians are coming under attack by some in our own governments, Adam Mabry a pastor in Boston says, “The world is desperate for a people who are secure enough in grace that they can flourish under Caesar, whoever he or she may be.” Jamie Dean, “Win, Lose, or Brawl,” World Magazine,…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 8 views
When computer modeling determines wind conditions are favorable, Pastor Eric Foley of Voice of the Martyrs Korea, travels with his team to the border to release helium-filled balloons carrying copies of the New Testament as well as digital and audio Bibles loaded onto SD memory card. The balloons disappear…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 10 views
Allie Megan Webb runs a body care store in North Carolina. Her husband belongs to a group that hunts for the legendary Bigfoot. She claims to have invented a bottled scent that will attract any Bigfoot within 1.5 miles of the wearer. Her husband was wearing the scent, called “woodsy,” when he claimed…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 16 views
In Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, Eric Metaxas writes, “Actions must follow what one believed, else one could not claim to believe it.” —Jim L. Wilson Metaxas, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, 240. Joshua 1:8 (HCSB) This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 58 views
In Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, Eric Metaxas writes, “The authority of a servant leader, as opposed to the authoritarianism of the mis-leader, came from God and was a leadership of serving those below oneself.” —Jim L. Wilson Metaxas, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, 269. Mark 10:42–45…
Jason Ferguson • Illustration • • 19 views
From Cyprian to Tyconius: Amillennialism Among the Donatists In Their Martyr Stories by Jason Ferguson --Introduction --Cyprian --Donatists and the heavenly kingdom --Reigning with Christ --A non-chiliastic kingdom? --Donatists, Cyprian and the first resurrection --Conclusion . (Open/download file in…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 170 views
What is the worst thing that may happen to us because of our faith? In our current culture we may face ridicule or perhaps some form of censure, but for many in our world, the cost of following Jesus is paid in the blood of martyrdom. The mother of an Egyptian Coptic who was among the 21 Christians beheaded…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 8 views
In his book, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophey, Spy Eric Metaxas reports that Bonhoffer said, “Do not try to make the Bible relevant. Its relevance is axiomatic.” —Jim L. Wilson Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophey, Spy, 261 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 6 views
Research published by the U.S. Travel Association suggests that most Americans don’t use all of the available vacation time and may have a “work martyr complex” that chains them to the office. The data show the typical workers who gets paid time off uses 16 days of vacation per year, even though they…
Rusty Russell • Illustration • • 24 views
George Otis Jr. shocked many at the second Lausanne Congress of World Evangelization in Manila in 1989 when he asked, “Is our failure to thrive in Muslim countries owing to the absence of martyrs? Can a covert church grow in strength? Does a young church need martyr models?” Fittingly, he concludes his…
Rusty Russell • Illustration • • 25 views
In the fifth century, a monk named Telemachus wanted to live his life in pursuit of God, so he lived alone in the desert praying, fasting, and meditating. That was the custom, of his day. Truly spiritual people went out to be totally alone in the desert so that they could give themselves fully to God.…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 4 views
The television program “Secret Millionaire” has introduced the world to a millionaire Dani Johnson who has an interesting story as well as wealth. Johnson’s name became a hot search topic after the first program aired. In an interview, she summarized her life into four major points. Johnson said she…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 4 views
I do not know how blessed Christians in Iraq feel right now, but they are enduring a tremendous time of persecution. During Mass at Baghdad’s Our Lady of Salvation Church, five or six gunmen burst into the building and set off two suicide vests filled with ball bearings. “The remaining gunmen took some…
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We don't pray to be better Christians, but that we may be the only kind of Christians God means usto be; Christ-like Christians; that is Christians who will bear willingly the cross for God's glory." a note smuggled from teh underground church in Communist Romania Foxe: Voices of the Martyrs: 33 A.D.…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 6 views
Posted: 06/29/11 07:58 PM ET The Pew Research Center recently conducted a survey of global evangelical leaders which yielded some interesting results. For one thing, 92 percent of those surveyed believe taking a yoga class is incompatible with being a good evangelical. Seriously? We're against yoga?…
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November 25, 2002 Bonnie entered our lives like a whirlwind. Gary, a friend of Ryan, my oldest son, moved in with us in the winter of 1997. A Brit by birth he spoke with an English accent and a sparkle in his eyes. But that sparkle glistened when he spoke of Bonnie. Finally, we met her. What a smile!…
Mike Lester • Illustration • • 11 views
Joy can be expressed any time, any day, and under any circumstance. Many writings and artifacts have been uncovered from early civilizations over the last few years. Insights into early culture have sprung up at dig sites, ancient landmarks, and early structures. One interesting writing that was found…
John Leffler • Illustration • • 333 views
by Charles R. Swindoll Proverbs 10:11-21, 15:1-7; James 3:1-12 Abraham Lincoln's coffin was pried open twice. The first occasion was in 1887, twenty-two long years after his assassination. Why? You may be surprised to know it was not to determine if he had died of a bullet fired from John Wilkes Booth's…