From the Frontline

From The Frontline-Episode 149-Macedonian Call to World Changers

Growing out of our Mission’s decades of boots-on-the-ground first-hand experience in the war zones and conflict areas of this world, we have seen the need to call Christians back to the whole counsel of God, to understand the world war of world-views raging in our world today, the clash of civilisations, the culture war, to train world changers who will not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of their mind (Romans 12:2), so that we can effectively make disciples of all nations, teaching obedience to all things that the Lord has commanded (Matthew 28:18-20)

From The Frontline-Episode 148-Without a Vision a People Perish.

Without a clear purpose and aim to inspire one’s actions, a people, or nation, perish. This is the message of Proverbs 29:18. Do you have a vision of the world’s need? Do you have a vision of the threats which confront us? Do you have a vision of God? Do you have a vision of who God is? Do you have a vision of what God can do? Do you have a vison of what God can do through a prayer fellowship? Do you have a vison of what God can do through you? “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18

From The Frontline-Episode 147-Christmas - To Celebrate or To Criticise

From The Frontline-Episode 146-The Legacy and Vision of Bill Bathman

From the Frontline: The Missionary Legacy and Vision of Bill Bathman

Surrounded as we are by such an inspiring legacy of missionary achievements, how should we then live? 2020 has included extensive building expansions at our Mission Headquarters. As our multipurpose hall includes exhibits of extraordinary accomplishments and answers to prayer, we are inspired and encouraged. What are some of the most momentous answers to prayer that we have witnessed during these past decades? What guidance can we find for the future in the examples of those who have gone before us?

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, despising the shame and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Hebrews 12:1-2

From The Frontline-Episode 145-Do You Want to Change Your World

From the Frontline: Do You Want to Change Your World?

What is wrong with our world? More importantly, why are so many things going wrong? Is there an agenda? To what extent do worldviews play a role? How can we best understand the times? What can we practically do to make a positive difference? How can we work to fulfil the Great Commission in our life time? What practical steps can we take to put feet to our Faith, to be salt and light in society?

“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord and all the families of the nations shall worship before You. For the Kingdom is the Lord’s and He rules over the nations.”

Psalm 22:27-28

From The Frontline-Episode 144-Can We Trust the Experts

From the Frontline: Can We Trust the Experts?

2020 has been an extraordinary year. Over 3 billion people worldwide were placed on Lockdown because of the predictions and prescriptions of experts. Did time prove the expert’s projections right or wrong? Was their cure worse than the disease? Who defines what makes an expert? What is the track record of these experts? Where do these fact-checkers, or fact-selectors come from? To what extent are they checking facts, or are they actually fact-blockers, censors and manipulators? How can we discern truth from error? What can we learn from history? What can we learn from the Bible?

“Everyone will deceive his neighbour and will not speak the truth; they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they weary themselves to commit iniquity.”

Jeremiah 9:5

 

From The Frontline-Episode 143-Can We Trust the Textbooks

From the Frontline: Can We Trust the Textbooks?

Education has become a battleground. Anyone who believes that education can be neutral is mistaken. Ideas have consequences. Actions flow from thought patterns. How reliable are the textbooks in most schools? Should government be controlling educational institutions? Who should be responsible for the education of the next generation? Can we trust what we see and read in museums? Are historians all in agreement on what is most important and on the lessons to be learned from history? Have the experts always proved to be right? What about films which purport to be “based on a true story”? or “inspired by real events”? How can we distinguish between real history and fake history? What resources are available to help us to ensure that our children receive real education and not secular humanist indoctrination?

“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world and not according to Christ.”

Colossians 2:8

From The Frontline-Episode 142-Learning from the Persecuted

From the Frontline: Learning from the Persecuted

There is so much that we can learn from the Persecuted Church. Yes, they do need our prayers and support, but we also need to remember that these precious brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone through the fires of tribulation have much to teach us. What is the situation today? How many countries severely restrict, or persecute believers? How many Christians in the world are living under persecution today? What are some of the lessons we can learn from those who have suffered for the Faith? What books and films can help us to learn from the Persecuted? Where can we receive updates on the struggles and answers to prayer from the Persecuted? What can we practically do to help those who are being persecuted for their Faith?

“And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ and members individually.”

1 Corinthians 12:26-27

From The Frontline-Episode 141-USA Elections, Foreign Policy and the Persecuted Church

From the Frontline: American Elections and Foreign Policy Affects the Persecuted Church

As Americans approach their 2020 Elections, next week, few may be considering its implications for the persecuted Church. Yet recent history reveals that the lives of many millions of Christians are drastically affected by United States foreign policy. As a missionary to the persecuted in Africa for over 38 years, I have seen first-hand the, often, disastrous consequences of White House policies. We continue to pray that our Christian brethren in the United States will be in much prayer and seek the wisdom of God as they approach this critical election.

"Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Therefore, the wrath of the Lord is upon you."

2 Chronicles 19:2

From The Frontline-Episode 140-Can We Trust the Media

From the Frontline: Can You Trust the Media?

On a daily basis people not only receive information from the news media, but are being influenced. To what extent are we receiving views rather than news? How can we distinguish between facts, fashion and fiction? How can we recognise bias in the media? What are the various worldviews which lie behind the media we are exposed to? What are the practical implications of these worldviews as seen in news reporting? There seems to be many vitally important issues and events which do not receive any coverage from the media. Why is that? How can we be more careful and critical in what we read or view? How can we become more discerning in the sources we trust and the resources we make use of?

“Whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.”

2 Corinthians 4:4