From the Frontline

From the Frontline: Life and Liberty

Life and liberty are under attack as never before. The right to life of pre-born babies is being ignored by governments whose primary duty is to protect innocent life. Freedom of conscience is threatened as medical professionals are bullied to participate in abortion. It is absolutely vital that we speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, that we have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

“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: Mobilise Prayer and Action for the Persecuted

Over 400 million Christians live in the 66 countries of the world which severely restrict, or persecute, believers. Every year, an average of 200,000 Christians die as martyrs for Christ. Christian brothers and sisters are being persecuted for the Faith. How can we effectively serve the persecuted ?

"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: 9/11 Terrorism, Afghanistan and the Biblical Solution

This week we mark 20 years since the shocking terrorism that brought down the World Trade Centre in New York and launched the 20 year war in Afghanistan.

What have we learned over these last two decades? How can we effectively counter and uproot terrorism? What can we practically do to make our world safer and to lay solid foundations for freedom in future generations?

"The desert tribes will bow down to Him and His enemies will lick the dust… All kings will bow down to Him and all nations will serve Him."

Psalm 72:9-11

From the Frontline: Building Bridges with Muslims

How can we reach out cross-culturally to those from an Islamic background? Daniel and Hunter discuss this important issue and consider how to effectively communicate the Gospel to Muslim friends and neighbours. As we reach out to those from different cultural and religious backgrounds we want to

“…become all things to all people, that by all means might save some.”

1 Corinthians 9:22

From the Frontline: Afghanistan – A Trail of Betrayal

What is going on in Afghanistan? How are Christians in Afghanistan to survive in this very chaotic and hostile environment? Why did the American forces so abruptly abandon Afghanistan, without even giving warning to their Allies that they would be doing so? What is to happen to the thousands of American and other foreign nationals trapped behind enemy lines in Afghanistan? How are we to understand the times and know what we should do?

“For when they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them, … and they shall not escape.”

1 Thessalonians 5:3

From the Frontline: Creative Evangelism in Streets, Shops and Suburbs

How can we be more creative and effective in evangelism? How can we be more effective in mobilising evangelism in our streets, shops and suburbs? What creative methods and strategies can we utilise?

“Go out into the Highways and hedges and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”

Luke 14:23

From the Frontline: Understanding the Muslim Insider Movement

With a longing to see Muslims come to Christ, there has been much discussion over how to minister in these contexts. How do we effectively contextualize the gospel within Islamic communities? Must Muslims give up their Muslim identity to follow Christ? Or can they retain it as a "Muslim follower of Jesus”? Put another way, is Islam redeemable? Is it at its core simply a culture with practices and customs that can be done in obedience to Christ, or is it most centrally a religion with distinct doctrine from the truths of the Bible? How can we be most faithful to the Scriptures and affective in reaching Muslims for Christ?Join us in this introductory discussion on the Muslim Insider Movement. 

“Therefore by their fruits you will know them.”

Matthew 7:20

From the Frontline: Reaching Muslims for Christ

More than 20% of the world’s population are Muslims. 40% of the population of Africa are Muslims. The Muslim Middle East forms a major part of the: 10-40 window – the most neglected and needy mission fields of the world. How can we effectively reach Muslims for Christ? What resources are available to help us in witnessing to Muslim neighbours and co-workers? What strategies have been designed to reach Restricted Access Areas in North Africa?

“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: Coping with Crisis and Chaos

It was not raining when Noah built the Ark. How prepared are you for crisis situations? We should not fear the future. We must fear God alone. Yet we are warned in the Bible to plan for the future and to prepare ourselves for adversity. If we are to survive the storms and floods of life, then our lives need to be firmly rooted in obedience to the Word of God. Are you building your life upon the Rock, or shifting sands?

“For man also does not know his time: like fish taken in a cruel net, like birds caught in a snare, so the sons of men are snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly upon them.”

Ecclesiastes 9:12

From the Frontline: Confronting Catastrophic Criminality and Communist Chaos

Crisis reveals character. While the explosion of devastating riots, rampant looting of shopping centres and malicious damage of property exposed the failure of government there is also the inspiring untold story of heroic individuals who banded together, to protect lives and property and restore law and order to communities that were threatened with devastating lawlessness. What led to the worst riots and greatest devastation to the South African economy in history? What can be done to prevent such chaotic criminality from reoccurring? What can we learn from those heroic citizens who rose to the occasion to protect lives and property and restore order where government agencies had so spectacularly failed?

“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.” 

Nehemiah 4:14