"The certain mark by which a Christian community can be recognized is the preaching of the gospel in its purity."—
Martin Luther
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
The Only Way to Preach
Referring to the Saul (to be Paul) in the Book of Acts...
"...how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the Name of Jesus. So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the Name of the Lord." (Acts 9:27-28; NIV)
The Message translation says it like this, "...how in Damascus itself he had laid his life on the line with his bold preaching in Jesus' Name."
That's the only way to preach!
"...how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the Name of Jesus. So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the Name of the Lord." (Acts 9:27-28; NIV)
The Message translation says it like this, "...how in Damascus itself he had laid his life on the line with his bold preaching in Jesus' Name."
That's the only way to preach!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Privilege of Preaching: Part II
Richard Wurmbrand continues his story about the "privilege of preaching" from his book, *"Tortured for Christ." Read "Part I" if you have not already.
The following scene happened more times that I can remember. A brother was preaching to the other prisoners when the guards suddenly burst in, surprising him halfway through a phrase. They hauled him down the corridor to their "beating room." After what seemed an endless beating, they brought him back and threw him--bloody and bruised--on the prison floor. Slowly, he picked up his battered body, painfully straightened his clothing and said, "Now, brethren, where did I leave off when I was interrupted? He continued his gospel message!
I have seen beautiful things!
*"Tortured for Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand, page 41
The following scene happened more times that I can remember. A brother was preaching to the other prisoners when the guards suddenly burst in, surprising him halfway through a phrase. They hauled him down the corridor to their "beating room." After what seemed an endless beating, they brought him back and threw him--bloody and bruised--on the prison floor. Slowly, he picked up his battered body, painfully straightened his clothing and said, "Now, brethren, where did I leave off when I was interrupted? He continued his gospel message!
I have seen beautiful things!
*"Tortured for Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand, page 41
The Privilege of Preaching: Part I
In his book, *"Tortured for Christ", Richard Wurmbrand talks about the privilege of preaching while in prison for loving Jesus:
It was strictly forbidden to preach to other prisoners, as it is in captive nations today. It was understood that whoever was caught doing this received a severe beating. A number of us decided to pay the price for the privilege of preaching, so we accepted their terms. It was a deal: we preach and they beat us. We were happy preaching; they were happy beating us--so everyone was happy.
*"Tortured for Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand, page 41
It was strictly forbidden to preach to other prisoners, as it is in captive nations today. It was understood that whoever was caught doing this received a severe beating. A number of us decided to pay the price for the privilege of preaching, so we accepted their terms. It was a deal: we preach and they beat us. We were happy preaching; they were happy beating us--so everyone was happy.
*"Tortured for Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand, page 41
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