From the Frontline

From the Frontline-Episode 94-Why do Most Schools Not Work

Why Do Most Schools Not Work?

Me and my son, Calvin Hammond, will be discussing what is wrong with education today. In what ways do schools today actually prepare students for real life? What does the Bible say about education? Who is responsible? What can we practically do to restore Biblical balance and sanity to our schools?

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

Colossians 2:8

From the Frontline-Episode 93-The 7 Year Jericho Prayer March & the Fall of the Wall

The Seven Year Jericho Prayer March Project and the Fall of the Wall

November 2019, marks the 30^th anniversary of the collapse of the Iron Curtain and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This was seven years after the launch of the Jericho Prayer March initiative to bring down the wall and to open up the Iron Curtain, Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union to the Gospel.

Learn how the Leipzig Prayer meeting grew into an international prayer movement, which ended the Cold War, breached the Iron Curtain and brought an end to the notorious Berlin Wall. What can we learn from the Berlin Wall and the Leipzig Prayer movement? What other factors were working behind the scenes to undermine the communist dictatorships, which had torn Europe in half and were crushing hundreds-of-millions of Christians? 

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

2 Peter 2:19

From the Frontline-Episode 92-Serving the Persecuted Church

Serving the Persecuted

Over 400 million Christians live under 67 governments, which severely restrict religious freedom and persecute believers. Every year hundreds-of-thousands of Christians are targeted for their Faith. What are the different ways that anti-Christian governments use to persecute Christians? Who are these Christians who are being persecuted for their Faith? What can we learn from them? How can we best serve the persecuted Church? What can be done? How can we encourage the persecuted and provide what they need to be effective in fulfilling the Great Commission in these Restricted Access Areas and closed countries?

“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 91-Halloween or Reformation

Halloween or Reformation?

What are the roots and fruit of Halloween? Is Halloween nothing more than “a harmless festival that allows kids to collect sweets”? What does the Bible say? Is it just coincidence that Professor Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation on 31 October 1517? How should we mark 31 October?

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

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22.

From the Frontline-Episode 90-The Urgent Need for Reformation Today

The Urgent Need for Reformation Today

With many Christians in defeat and retreat, we are facing a resurgent paganism, pervasive perversion and an aggressive Islamic radicalism. To counter the many threats and challenges arrayed against us, it should be clear that we need a new Back to the Bible Reformation and a Heaven-sent Holy Spirit empowered Revival. What can we learn from Reformation and Revivals of the past? What can we practically do to work for Reformation in our own lives and our families and in our congregations, in our communities and throughout our country and continent?

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

Romans 12:2

From the Frontline-Episode 89-Urgent Prayer and Action for the Persecuted

Urgent Prayer and Action for the Persecuted

The invasion, this last week, by the Turkish Army of Northern Syria has led to a dreadful increase of persecution of the long-suffering Assyrian Christians and Kurds in Northern Syria. The initial reports are of indiscriminate artillery barrages, aerial bombardments and specific targeting of Christian communities. After all that these poor people have endured at the hands of ISIS, before being recently liberated, this new disaster comes as a most heavy blow. Commenting on the disastrous tendency of the Turks to target Christians, British Prime Minister William Gladstone in the 19^th century described the Muslim Turks as: “They were, upon the whole, from the black day when they first entered Europe, the one great anti-human specimen of humanity. Wherever they went, a broad line of blood marked the track behind them and as far as their dominion reached, civilisation disappeared from view. They represented everywhere government by force, as opposed to government by law.”

“…Cease to do evil; learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the oppressor; defend the fatherless, plead for the widow.”

Isaiah 1:16-17

From the Frontline-Episode 88-The Fight for Life

The Fight for Life

This weekend, we participated in the Western Cape Alliance for Life Conference on Saturday and on Sunday, we hosted the Life Chain. Join us as we Report Back on threats to life and liberty and progress and dramatic developments in the Fight for the Right to Life.

“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 87-70 Years of Communism in China

70 Years of Communism in China

Today, 1 October 2019, marks 70 years since the Communist Party seized power in China. What is the true legacy of Communism in the world’s most populous nation? Join us as we discuss what we can learn from the Persecuted Church and how we can best serve the Persecuted. There are a number of important upcoming events and exciting opportunities in the fight for life and liberty. There are also some dramatic developments and encouraging reports of spectacular growth of the church in China.

“…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”

2 Corinthians 3:17

From the Frontline-Episode 86-Is Socialism the Solution

Is Socialism the Solution?

A surprising number of people believe that concern for the poor should lead one to supporting socialist policies. Considering the consistent catastrophic failures of socialist policies worldwide, one would have thought that this humanist ideology was thoroughly discredited. However, it would appear that the lessons of history have either not been learned, or have been forgotten. Also, very disturbing is the rise of what many claim to be: “Christian socialism.” The Bible warns us that there is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is the way of death. Sincerity is no proof of truth, nor effectiveness. Socialism has proved to be counterproductive. Instead of aiding the poor, it greatly aggravates any crisis and makes it much, much worse. Zimbabwe is a classic example of how socialism destroys initiative, incentive and productivity. Socialism chases away employers and investors and always leads to greater unemployment, increased consumer costs, stagnation, lower standards of living and vastly more poverty. A return to Biblical Economics is essential.

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed…”

2 Timothy 2:15

From the Frontline-Episode 85-Gender Wars

Gender Wars

We will be discussing the radical gender wars being promoted especially on university campuses and in the media. The aggressive promotion of the LGBTQ agenda and demonization of straight males, is all part of a wider world war of worldviews, a battle for the very heart and soul of civilisation. What is behind this politics of guilt and pity? Where does such guilt manipulation lead? What are its implications? How should we as Christians respond in a balanced and Biblical way? Professor Martin Luther warned:

“If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at the moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved. And to be steady on all the battle fields besides is merely flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point.”