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From the Frontline-Episode 243-Understanding the Ideas that Rule the World

From the Frontline: Understanding the Ideas that Rule the World

Everyone has a “worldview”, a way of interpreting everything that happens in the world. The Bible has an explanation for the universe, but so do Secular Humanists, Evolutionists, Marxists and New Agers. Each of these worldviews is founded on ideas. Ideas have far-reaching consequences. Those who understand the ideas that rule the world will have the opportunity to influence the world of ideas.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.”

Colossians 2:8

From the Frontline-Episode 242-Ministering to the Persecuted

From the Frontline: Ministering to the Persecuted

Where are Christians being persecuted for the Faith today? What lessons can we learn from those who are being targeted for their faith in Christ?   How can we best serve those suffering for Christ?

"In as much as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."

Matthew 25:40

From the Frontline-Episode 241-Learning From and Serving the Persecuted Church

From the Frontline: Learning From and Serving the Persecuted

Over 400 million Christians in the world live under the 67 governments that heavily restrict and persecute believers. What form can persecution take? Where are Christians persecuted today? What can we learn from Persecuted Christians? How can we best strengthen our faith that we can endure hard times? What can we do to help, encourage and support Christians living under persecution today?

"Remember the prisoners as if chained with them..."

Hebrews 13:3

From the Frontline-Episode 240-Escape from Babylonian Captivity

"Remember the prisoners as if chained with them..."

Hebrews 13:3

From the Frontline-Episode 239-Halloween vs Reformation

From the Frontline: Halloween Vs Reformation

What is the origin of Halloween? What happens on Halloween? Should Christians be participating in Halloween celebrations? What else is 31 October famous for? Why is it so important to celebrate the Reformation? What would be appropriate ways in which we could mark Reformation Day?  

"Test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil."

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

From the Frontline-Episode 238-Where the Battle Rages

From the Frontline-Episode 237-Remembering God’s Smuggler, Brother Andrew

From the Frontline: Remembering God's Smuggler, Brother Andrew

Who was Brother Andrew? What led to Brother Andrew launching out into Bible smuggling across the Iron Curtain into Eastern Europe? The world has changed dramatically since those early smuggling operations behind the Iron Curtain. What did Andrew do after the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union? Are there still Restricted Access Countries where Christians are persecuted and where Bibles are forbidden? Is there still a need for Bible smuggling today?

“Remember the prisoners as if chained with them - those who are mistreated - since you yourselves are in the body also.”

Hebrews 13:3

From the Frontline-Episode 236-Life, Logic and Love

From the Frontline: Life, Logic and Love

The sanctity of life is an essential article of the Christian Faith. Life begins at conception. If the absence of a brain wave is considered a sign of death, why then is the presence of this brain wave not accepted as a sign of life? Every abortion stops a beating heart. What kind of convoluted logic and mental gymnastics can interpret the "Right of Life" clause in the Constitution to protect guilty murderers from execution, but not prevent innocent babies from receiving the death penalty through abortion? The heart of Christianity is love. Love for God and love for our neighbour (Mark 12:30-31). The golden rule by which all believers must live is:

"In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you . . ."

Matthew 7:12

From the Frontline-Episode 235-Dealing with Death and Grappling with Grief

From the Frontline: Dealing with Death and Grappling with Grief

The death and funeral of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has dominated the news in the last two weeks. Approximately 2 million people lined the procession route in London and over 4 billion people watched the funeral proceedings live online. What can we learn from these events? What does it say about the role of the monarchy? What does it reveal about tradition and religion? How should we evaluate the funeral service in Westminster Abbey? How should we understand death and how can we cope with grief? How can we help those who are going through bereavement?

"And God will wipe away every tear from our eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor sighing. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."

Revelation 21:4

From the Frontline-Episode 234-The Power of Public Proclamation Open Air Preaching