The majority of countries where Christian persecution is most severe are the same countries that have extremely high rates of poverty. In fact, recent data by the Weekly Number demonstrates that gender inequality directly correlates to religious freedom—where gender inequality is higher, so is religious persecution. Afghanistan is the highest for both, the fifth worst place to be a Christian.
FRONT: The Word became flesh, and took up residence among us. INSIDE: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth... No-one has ever seen God. The One and Only Son - the One who is at the Father's side - He has revealed Him. John chapter 1, verses 1, 14, 18 Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.
In this 'Briefing' classic from the archives, Peter Bolt looks at the impact of the resurrection on the world.
Justin Moffatt relates how his church took to heart the message that the gospel of Jesus is for everyone and did something about it.
Your group has just finished a study on Acts 8:26-38, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. In a single conversation, the latter goes from a stranger to being baptized as a believer. It’s an exciting part of the book of Acts—until the study leader asks the awkward (if obvious) question that comes from the passage.
Church weekends away can often be uncomfortable and awkward. But as Dave Phillips argues, there’s value in spending time away together: the key is preparing well.
Sometimes it takes a new perspective on an old idea to get you to try reading the Bible one-to-one with a friend.
The third in this series on reading the Bible well. This time John looks at how knowing that God's word is his changes how we approach it.
Sandy Grant's links of the weeks include discussion on anti-bullying schemes in schools, quiet time with God on loud days, the passing of a Christian Aboriginal, death and the prosperity gospel, Jesus and women, and praying for Richard Dawkins.