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From the Frontline-Episode 79-Teaching Remote and Restricted Access Areas

Teaching Remote and Restricted Access Areas

We will be discussing the desperate need for accessible Leadership Training throughout Africa and how urbanisation and diaspora are depleting church leadership throughout the Third World. A vast amount of promising young leadership candidates are failing to return to their communities after training in urban areas, or in First World countries. Rapid urbanisation and mass movement to first world countries is devastating local congregations. What can be done to reverse this disastrous trend and provide adequate Bible-based training for remote, rural communities, especially in Restricted Access Areas?

“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all...”

1 Chronicles 16:24-25

From the Frontline-Episode 78-Exposing Human Trafficking Today

Exposing Human Trafficking

As most Christians have retreated from social involvement, a great resurgence of paganism has taken place. The abolition of slavery was a fruit of Christianity. However, as Christians have retreated from social and political involvement and as nations which were once considered Christians have moved into what they term, the “post Christian era” we have seen a resurgence of all those evils. Those who reject Christianity will in time tend to embrace all of the vices outlawed by Christianity, so in this apostate age, we are witnessing a resurgence of legalised child killing through abortion, the killing of the aged and infirmed through euthanasia, the legalisation of adultery and polygamy, the legalisation of perversion and prostitution and a massive resurgence in slavery, much to fuel the paedophilia industry. 

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 

John 8:32.

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” 

Galatians 5:1

From the Frontline-Episode 77-Education Has Become a Battleground

Education Has Become a Battleground

Anyone who believes that education can be neutral is mistaken. Ideas have consequences. Actions flow from thought patterns. All education is religious. Parents must choose which religion will be taught to their children. Will it be secular humanism, mystic humanism, Marxism, Islam or Christianity? All education is inherently religious, because it presents a certain perspective and selection of history, values and practices and it prescribes a worldview.

“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 76-Reformation or Revolution

Reformation or Revolution

Last Sunday marked the 230^th anniversary of the launch of the French Revolution. Many in France celebrated it as Bastille Day. This coming Thursday, 18 July, many will be celebrating Mandela Day, which has been declared an international event by the United Nations. How should we as Christians respond to these idolatrous attempts to create a secular religion? The most condemned sin in Scripture is idolatry. The middle verse of the Bible is:

“It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.”

Psalm 118:8.

From the Frontline-Episode 75-The Potential Power of a Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

The Potential Power of a Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

40 years ago, I stood up in a Chaplain’s service in the South African Infantry and asked if there was anyone else who would like to join me for a daily Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship. At that time, I could not have known all that that would lead to. One of the most important and strategic things any of us can do, is to be a committed member of a Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship, or to start one in our home, school, college, work place, or community. What can be more important, than to study the Word of God, to discuss with other Bible-believing Christians how we can best apply these truths to our daily lives and to pour out our hearts and souls in prayer on the basis of these Bible studies.

“For the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit and of joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Hebrews 4:12

From the Frontline-Episode 74-Global Reformation Conference

Global Reformation Conference

Is Revival the desire of your heart? Do you long to see God bless your country? Are you concerned about the state of both church and society at this time? For those who desire Reformation and Revival, the Coalition on Revival is organising a Global Reformation Conference that you will be able to participate in, without the need for travel and expenses. The Global Reformation Conference (15-20 July) will be broadcast and livestreamed using online platforms to broadcast every day from Monday, 15 to Saturday, 20 July 2019. Join us as we discuss the historic events which have led up to this international initiative as well as what will be involved in this online programme. How can we be involved? What resources have been developed to equip and empower us to work for Biblical Reformation in our congregations and communities?

“Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”

Psalm 85:6

From the Frontline-Episode 73-Learning from the Persecuted

There is so much that we can learn from the Persecuted Church. Yes, they need our prayers and support. We are commanded:

“Remember the prisoners as if chained with them…”

Hebrews 13:3

and

“in as much as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.”

Matthew 25:40.

But, we also need to remember these precious brothers and sisters in Christ, who have gone through the fires of tribulation, have much to teach us. What are some of the lessons we can learn from Christians who have endured years of persecution?

“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 72-Dramatic Developments in Sudan

Dramatic Developments in Sudan

After 30 years of brutal dictatorship, former “president,” Omar Al Bashir, appeared for the first time in public on Sunday, escorted from maximum-security prison in Khartoum to the prosecutor’s office, where he was read charges for “possessing foreign currency and acquiring suspicious and illicit wealth.” Protestors greeted the looming court case with skepticism as corruption is the least of dictator Al Bashir’s crimes. Protestors continued to demand that he be handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) where he is wanted on crimes of genocide. We will attempt to shed some light on the confusing reports coming out of Sudan and present updates on what God is doing in this restricted access area in the 10/40 window in the Muslim Middle East.

“…Cush will submit herself to God.”

Psalm 68:31

From the Frontline-Episode 71-The Influence of Eschatology on Missions

The Influence of Eschatology on Missions

The 19^th century was the greatest century for missionary advance. The 20^th century was the worst century of persecution. The role of Eschatology in Missions is foundational. The Father of Modern Missions, William Carey and the best friend Africa ever had, Dr. David Livingstone; indeed most of the missionaries of the 19^th century were inspired by an eschatology of victory, The Puritan Hope, the conviction that God who gave the Great Commission would enable it to be fulfilled. This inspired the missionary pioneers of the 1800’s to endure incredible hardships and make sacrifices that transformed the world. The great missionary hymns – From Greenland’s Icy Mountains and Jesus Shall Reign, testify to the optimistic eschatology of victory which inspired the 19^th century missionary pioneers to:

“Expect great things from God! Attempt great things for God!”

From the Frontline-Episode 70-Faith Missions on the Front Line

Faith Missions on the Front Line
In 1865, Hudson Taylor launched the China Inland Mission, the first Interdenominational Faith Mission. Since then, many missions have followed Hudson Taylor’s principles for a Faith Mission: that there would be no fund raising, missionaries would receive no salaries, but trust in the Lord to supply their needs and no debts would be incurred.

“God's work, done God's way, will not lack God's supply.” “God's servant is God's responsibility.”

“The battle is the Lord’s and He will conquer. We may fail, do fail continually, but He never fails.”