Comments on: Men of Whom the World Was Not Worthy

By: “Oh God Forgive Them” « Getting Started

“Oh God Forgive Them” « Getting Started — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:42:37 +0000

[...] Click here and then turn to page 14 to read the story in Trinity. Click here to read the first-hand story from Voice of the Martyrs, and click here for family photos and further news background (warning: descriptions in the last article are graphic). Published in: [...]

By: “But if Not” vs. “Benefit-Driven” Faith « Provocations & Pantings

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:51:35 +0000

[...] Going back to Habakkuk’s testimony and trust in God, I think of recent examples that God has used to encourage me to have a “but if not” faith. I think of Don Elbourne, and the work he has been doing to rebuild Lakeshore. In the past two and a half years, his church has built 17 houses and rebuilt over 100 more. The perseverance and faith of this brother and the Christian community there is truly an inspiration. I think of the Turk Christian community where the first two Turk believers were martyred on Easter Sunday while trying to win their kinsmen to Christ. Finally, I think of Steve and Molly McCoy. In less than a year, Steve’s grandfather died, both their vehicles broke down, Steve’s mother died of cancer, Molly was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, and their son Elijah had a major head accident. Molly is having brain surgery this Friday (July 13), and I ask that you pray for her, the doctors, and the entire family. [...]

By: Interview with Widow of Turkish Martyr « BARRY JOSLIN

Interview with Widow of Turkish Martyr « BARRY JOSLIN — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:08:10 +0000

[...] Interview with Widow of Turkish Martyr 25 05 2007 Many of you know the tragic story of the three Christians tortured and murdered in Turkey. For the story, click here. Fox News has released a new video where you can watch an exclusive interview with Shemza Nicati, the widow of one of the murdered believers. [...]

By: dennyrburk

dennyrburk — Fri, 04 May 2007 14:14:35 +0000

Dear Charles, Thank you for your comments. Christ commands his followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19-20; cf. Luke 24:46-47; Acts 1:8). Thus faithful Christians must take part in fulfilling Christ’s command to evangelize, convert, and disciple all people. If they do not participate in this work (by either going or sending), then they are being disobedient to Jesus. For Christians, the making of disciples is the goal of all missionary endeavors. Even our works of mercy (feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, etc.) serve the greater purpose of world evangelization. Why does the world need to be evangelized? Why do we need to make disciples of the nations? Because there is only one name under heaven by which men can be save from their sins, Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). There is only one way for sinners to be reconciled to a just God, Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists, and every other kind of unbeliever must become disciples of Jesus in order to be saved from the wrath to come (1 Thessalonians 1:10). The only way to become a disciple of Jesus is to hear the gospel, to believe it, and to obey it. One cannot hear, believe, and obey the gospel unless someone brings that message (Romans 10:14-15). Thus, once again, we see the necessity of the work of evangelism in worldwide missionary efforts. Thanks, Denny

By: Charles McNaughton

Charles McNaughton — Fri, 04 May 2007 12:53:08 +0000

This is indeed a horrible tragedy, but it brings up the basic questions:
1. Why send missionaries into countries that are predominantly Moslem or to other countries that are Hindu, Buddhist, or other religions.?
2. Do these religions send missionaries to Christian countries with the sole purpose of converting them to their religion.?
3. If you use the Pauline letter, as a justification to spread Christianity, there are many other ways to make people aware of Christianity…via television, the internet, mail, etc.
4. When missionaries are sent to non Christian parts of the world, they know the risk. Turkey is 80% Sunni Moslem, the “elite” Moslem group.
5. Missionaries if we call them that should be medical personnel and agricultural experts, etc..those who can teach and help the poor unfortunate of the world, not missionaries whose sole purpose it to convert the local population to Christianity.
6. Have we sent Christian missionaries to Iraq?
7. Have we sent Christian missionaries to Israel with the sole purpose of converting the Jews to the only true religion …Christianity.
8. Should Christian funds be , instead , used for missions to non believers here in the United States.
In this case I am aware that the unfortunate victims were German. Do the Germans send Lutheran missionaries to the United States to convert the Methodists?
Any comments???????
w

By: kim

kim — Thu, 03 May 2007 21:05:33 +0000

It is terrible and sad to see anyone treated so badly. It breaks my heart to think of any man or woman being tortured especially when they have a kind and gentle heart such as theirs. It also makes me feel sorry for the men who considered these humble men as a threat. I can not imagine having to live in there shoes to be affraid of even the meekest of people. How tortured there spirits must be.

By: Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth: » The Martyrs’ Answer to the Problem of Evil

Thu, 03 May 2007 04:00:26 +0000

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By: Flo

Flo — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:30:10 +0000

What martyrdom! The Scriptural suffering of the saints for the gospel & for Christ sake lived out in the lives of these 3 obedient men of God! My heart has been impacted. This needs to be made known throughout the world!!

By: Christians Still Die « 11:36

Christians Still Die « 11:36 — Tue, 01 May 2007 22:37:05 +0000

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By: Loving Unto Death « Cavman Considers

Loving Unto Death « Cavman Considers — Tue, 01 May 2007 17:36:39 +0000

[...] May 1st, 2007 by cavman I guess I’m like most of us. The news of the 3 men murdered for their faith in Turkey was shocking, but I didn’t spend much time thinking about it (aside from briefly wondering how long until that happens here). I think more of us need to know what happened, stunned by the evil at work. And by the overwhelming grace of God. [...]