From the Frontline

From the Frontline-Episode 82-For Life and Liberty

For Life and Liberty

Former Military Hospital doctor, Dr. Jacques de Vos, has been charged by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for advising a patient that “abortion is the killing of an unborn human being.” Today and tomorrow, he is scheduled to appear before a six-member panel disciplinary enquiry in Cape Town. Doctors for Life is representing Dr. de Vos, who has been barred from practising as a doctor for the last 2 years! This is his first opportunity to respond to the victimisation and discrimination for standing for the right to life of preborn babies and advising women on the adverse effects of abortion on both the mother and the unborn child.

This case and the incredible hostility and hypocritical attempts to prevent the Unplanned film from being screened, highlights how the fight for life and for freedom of speech, freedom of conscience and freedom of expression are inextricably linked. What are the issues at stake? What does the Bible say? What can we practically do to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves and to rescue those being led away to death?

“Who will rise up for Me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for Me against the workers of iniquity?”

Psalm 94:16

From the Frontline-Episode 81-Understanding the Crisis in Sudan

Understanding the Crisis

Islamic Sudan has experienced a series of revolutions coup d'états and wars since it was granted independence, 1 January 1956. The present crisis began in December 2018 when Omar Al Bashir’s dictatorship imposed emergency austerity measures to stave off economic collapse. Mass protests in the capital of Khartoum and violent crackdowns led to a Council of generals assuming power, 11 April 2019, with a seven member Transitional Military Council (TMC). Violence escalated against protestors who were demanding a prompt return to civilian rule. On 17 August, the military government and civilian opposition alliance signed a power sharing deal which has sparked hopes of some level of peace and freedom coming to the country.

What has led to this extraordinary development? Is it possible that the war against the Christians in the Nuba Mountains could end? What was actually agreed on? Could this be a genuine movement that heralds freedom for Sudan? What have our missionaries learned on the ground? What can we do to help Christians who have been suffering in Sudan for many decades?

“From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me offerings.”

Zepaniah 3:10

From the Frontline-Episode 80-The Great Commission is Our Supreme Ambition

The Great Commission is Our Supreme Ambition

We will be discussing the Greatness of the Great Commission and how God has guided our Mission to seek to make disciples of nations, teaching obedience to all things that the Lord has commanded. The last command of Christ must be our first concern. What can each one of us do to be more effective in fulfilling the Great Commission? What missions and ministries are effectively involved in seeking to fulfil the Great Commission? What resources are available for those who want to make the Great Commission their supreme ambition?

“…‘The harvest truly is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest’.”

Matthew 9:37-38

From the Frontline-Episode 79-Teaching Remote and Restricted Access Areas

Teaching Remote and Restricted Access Areas

We will be discussing the desperate need for accessible Leadership Training throughout Africa and how urbanisation and diaspora are depleting church leadership throughout the Third World. A vast amount of promising young leadership candidates are failing to return to their communities after training in urban areas, or in First World countries. Rapid urbanisation and mass movement to first world countries is devastating local congregations. What can be done to reverse this disastrous trend and provide adequate Bible-based training for remote, rural communities, especially in Restricted Access Areas?

“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all...”

1 Chronicles 16:24-25