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From The Frontline-Episode 126-Anarchy Leads to Tyranny

Anarchy Leads to Tyranny

Amongst the many lessons we can learn from the French Revolution, is that economic bankruptcy prepares the way for riots and revolution. Anarchy in the streets inevitably leads to tyranny in government. As we witness the rise of regurgitated revolution and a new generation of cultural commissars for communism, we need to understand how atheism, economic determinism and dialectical materialism guide revolutions to this day. What role does Social Darwinism play in revolution? In what way are all revolutions related to the French Revolution of 1789? Do these revolutions ever produce what they promise? What attracts so many people to support revolutionary movements? How can we best reach those who are caught up in these movements? What Biblical teachings would help us to understand the proper role of government? What can we practically do to be part of the solution, rather than the problem? What hope is there for the future?

“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption…”

2 Peter 2:19

From The Frontline-Episode 125-40 Years Ago - The Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission

40 Years Ago – The Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission

40 Years ago, I organised one of the largest Evangelistic crusades to ever be held in a military base. This extraordinary event, the Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission grew out of the daily Bible study and Prayer group that I ran in the 6^th South African Infantry Battalion. The events that led to this major event, were a series of incredible answers to prayer. The results continue to have ripple effects throughout mission fields worldwide. What was involved in the Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission? How did it come about? What were the obstacles that needed to be overcome? Who was invited as guest speakers and musicians for this event? What preparation needed to be done? What follow up was planned? What was the cost of this event? In what way did the Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission lead to the founding of Frontline Fellowship and its ongoing mission? What can we learn from this event? Is it possible for such Evangelistic events to be organised today?

“Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction.”

2 Timothy 4:2

From The Frontline-Episode 124-Essentials for Education

Essentials for Education

Recent surveys in the USA report that 40% of parents with school aged children are now considering home education. This is not only due to the Lockdown, but in response to a seemingly never-ending stream of shocks and scandals coming out of public schools which call into question their effectiveness, their philosophy and the very real damage being done to young people in these schools.

My wife, Lenora, was trained as a school teacher, yet chose to home educate our four children. My eldest daughter, Andrea, experienced four years in a public school before we began home schooling. Her SAT scores earned her a scholarship to Arizona Christian University, where she graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Journalism and English. Now she is a mother of two young boys and committed to home education.

How did their experiences lead them to the conclusion that home education is most effective and beneficial for our children? What resources are available for parents wanting to home educate their children? What lessons can be learned from those who have gone before us? What does one need to do to get started? What help is available to a family committed to home education?

“…Tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders he has done… so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. They would not be… stubborn and rebellious… whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to Him.”

Psalm 78:4-8

From The Frontline-Episode 123-When Disaster Struck-African Penguin Rescue

When Disaster Struck! - African Penguin Rescue

20 Years ago, on 23 June, 2000, the Chinese bulk ore carrier MV Treasure sank off the coast of South Africa, in Table Bay, endangering the largest colonies of African penguins in the world with over 1,300 tonnes of bunker oil. How did this disaster occur? What was at stake? How did Capetonians respond to this, the greatest ecological disaster to ever hit our shores? Who are SANCCOB? Who responded to their calls for help? What were some of the challenges that needed to be overcome? What lessons can we learn from this historic ecological disaster and the monumental efforts by volunteers to rescue over 40,000 penguins, clean up the beaches and rehabilitate those who had been oiled?

“A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”

Proverbs 12:10

From The Frontline-Episode 122-The Untold Story Behind the Soweto Riots 1976

The Untold Story Behind the Soweto Riots 16 June 1976
Tomorrow, 16 June, is a Public Holiday, Youth Day, in honour of the Soweto youth Uprising of 16 June 1976. Much mythology has arisen. However, most are not aware of what really happened, before, during and after that dreadful day. At this time, with riots, looting and arson tearing apart many cities in the USA, the experiences and insights of Christians in South Africa 44 years ago, may come at a most opportune time.

Friends of mine, Patrick Johnson, who pioneered and authored Operation World, (the first edition of which was actually printed by Dorothea Mission) and Tom Barlow, who co-authored with me, South Africa – Renaissance or Reformation? was a missionary of the Dorothea Mission at that time. The book Soweto… But God! was published by the Dorothea Mission, which was embedded in Soweto. Their first hand, eyewitness insights to this pivotal event in the history of Southern Africa, are unique. This was not written by journalists from the outside, but by Christian missionaries with a lifetime of dedicated service to the very communities which were torn apart by revolutionary violence. The targeting of Christians and burning of churches and the homes of ministers of the Gospel was not reported in the secular media. Nor was the targeting of Christian parents in Soweto and the radicalisation of the youth.

“This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: that one thing happens to all. Truly the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil; madness is in their hearts…”

Ecclesiastes 9:3

From The Frontline-Episode 121-Is Black Lives Matter a New Religious Cult?

Is Black Lives Matter a New Religious Cult?

Black Lives Matter and Antifa have been in the forefront of the violent riots causing colossal devastation across 145 cities in the United States of America. What does Black Lives Matter stand for? What are their origins? What is their agenda? Where do they stand on critical issues such as the family, economics, crime and punishment, government and education? What practical solutions do they offer? What is their track record? What is the fruit of their movement? How should Christians respond to their demand to kneel to them and ask for forgiveness from them and repeat their slogan? 

“Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.” 

1 Kings 19:18

From The Frontline-Episode 120-Racism, Riots and the Role of the Media

Racism, Riots and the Role of the Media

In this last week, we have been subjected to mass media 24/7 hyper-focus on a horrifying incident in Minnesota and the wide spread protests, riots and looting that followed. Apparently devastating riots and widespread looting have been reported in 145 cities and towns in the Unites States of America alone, in the last week. Is this really spontaneous? Or is there evidence of orchestration behind the scenes? What role does the mass media play in fanning the flames and pouring fuel on the fire of popular discontent? What causes police brutality? Why does the mass media select certain incidents and ignore so many others which are frequently even worse? What are the dangers of Trial by Media? What is behind the popular mass-media narrative of victimisation? How can we know whether what we are being told is true, partially true, or completely false? What sources are reliable? What sources are suspect? What does the Bible teach on these matters? What can we practically do to bring understanding, healing, grace and justice into this situation?

“Destructive forces are at work in the city; threats and lies never leave its streets.”

Psalm 55:11

From the Frontline-Episode-119 What Downton Abby Teaches us about Civilization 100 years ago

What Downton Abbey can Teach us about Civilization 100 Years Ago
Please tune in to the latest From the Frontline podcast:  How has the beauty, tradition, architecture, stability and nobility of Christian Civilization 100 years ago been undermined to the point where once stable, safe, Christian nations have, in many cases, become so lawless, Interfaith, anti-Christian, pornographic and perverted today?

It is intriguing to compare our world today with England (and Scotland) 100 years ago. Despite some politically correct material inserted at points throughout the series, in their attention to detail to communicate the times, customs and fashions which are the backdrop to the drama, for those who are paying attention the series demonstrates how much of our civilisation has been subverted & undermined by secular humanism, socialism, taxes on land, death taxes and the devastating First World War. Join Lenora and I as we discuss one the most successful TV series in history, which apparently over 100 million people have watched, to give the story behind the sinking of the Titanic, the IRA Easter rising in Dublin, the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, the role of the bankers, WWI, Lloyd George, the Labour Party and how the great estates of England were deliberately destroyed by employing the Marxist Manifesto of 1848 strategy of taxing the land and imposing death taxes on inheritance. “Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.” Proverbs 22:28

From The Frontline-Episode 118-The Ascension Deals with Authority

The Ascension Deals with Authority

Why are so many things going wrong? Foundational truths have been ignored and vital pillars of Christian civilisation have been eroded. What we are seeing today are the inevitable out-workings of false doctrines being introduced, tolerated, accepted, and in many cases, even celebrated. Ascension Day points us to the solution to all these problems. The Ascension deals with Authority. It is absolutely vital that we include the Missing Pillars of the Faith: Ascension Day and Pentecost Sunday in our Christian calendar. This is what is all too often missing. 40 Days after Resurrection Sunday, we should celebrate the Ascension of Christ into Heaven. He is alive forevermore and He is exalted and enthroned at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. He is above every other name and authority in Heaven and on earth. Jesus Christ is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. We have an Advocate in Heaven. He hears our prayers. He will crush all His enemies. He will come again. Therefore we must go and make disciples of all nations. 

"Christ has gone into Heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him." 

1 Peter 3:22

From The Frontline-Episode 117-Revolutionary Goals Advanced by Lockdown Regulations

REVOLUTIONARY GOALS Advanced by LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS

National lockdowns are, in many cases, proving to be pretexts for establishing centrally-planned socialist economies involving strategies to classify and control industry sectors and individual businesses. In many cases this classification is not based on infection risk. Central planning straight out of the Soviet politburo is determining what goods and services ought to be produced, how they ought to be produced, by whom and how much of them ought to be produced. As in the Soviet Union, everyone is being required to obtain state permission to operate, to work, to trade, to travel and to do all the things which were taken for granted in a free society. And that permission, along with all personal freedoms, can be rescinded on the mere suspicion of a bureaucrat.

To what extent do the lockdown regulations conform with the Marxist ideological agenda? What were the economic and social goals of Karl Marx? Should we be concerned at the heightened regulations and restrictions in the name of dealing with the coronavirus? This worldwide lockdown phenomenon is quite unprecedented. What model was used to implement this unprecedentedly intrusive lockdown on travel, work and even worship? Are there any books which could help us to understand the philosophy behind this phenomenon? What can we do to restore our societies to normality, revive our economies and renew our churches?

"Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell in."

Isaiah 58:12