Editor’s note: Each year, the Illinois Baptist team explores the trends that shaped 2018, and forecasts their effect on the coming year. Christians remain one of the most persecuted religious groups in the world, according to watchdog group Open Doors. On average, 255 are killed every month, 160 are imprisoned, 104 are abducted, and 66 […]
Man’s glory, God’s sacrifice: The birth of Christ
Christmas. Few holidays are more celebrated. Few holidays are as adored, almost worshiped. Few have as many memories attached. As Christians, we celebrate Christmas for many reasons. It’s a reminder of the first step to our salvation. So, we celebrate the initiation of God’s plan of salvation. We celebrate God’s giving his Son to mankind. […]
China’s church persecution grows; Egypt approves 168 churches
China’s church persecution grows Chinese Communist authorities reportedly raided a children’s Bible class Dec. 15, shutting down one of China’s leading underground church and confiscating 4,000 books. The latest raid became the third prominent Protestant unregistered church to be closed by officials this season. Those arrested are being beaten, tortured and denied food and restroom […]
YouVersion’s 2018 top Bible verse; Congress approves aid for religious minorities
2018’s top Bible verse According to the world’s most downloaded Bible app, YouVersion, the most popular Bible verse of 2018 is found in the Old Testament. Isaiah 41:10’s “Do not fear…” verse was shared, bookmarked, and highlighted more than any other passage by hundreds of millions of YouVersion users. Congress approves aid for religious minorities Persecuted […]
Fools for Christ, not foolish
The death of missionary John Allen Chau has sparked arguments among Christians. Some call the young man impulsive, while others admire his commitment to reach unreached people with the gospel. Many are comparing Chau to another missionary killed in South America more than 60 years ago. On Nov. 17, Chau was reportedly struck and killed […]
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