Missions

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. [2 Tim 4:7] “Where in the Bible do we see retirement? Did Moses retire? Did Paul retire? Peter? Do military officers retire in the midst of war?” Dr. Ralph Winter I have a pastoral friend who told me of a great story concerning his three year old granddaughter. He caught her staring at him for a long time. Finally, he said to her, “What’s a...

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Eph 6:10-12 His adversaries complained that “Wilberforce jumped up whenever they knocked him down.” One of...

[The first in a series of articles designed to show how we can fight and win the battle for faith and joy by being strong in the Lord and by using the spiritual weapons he has provided.] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the...

God so loved…He gave. “All the different ways God has chosen to display his glory in creation and redemption seem to reach their culmination in the praises of his redeemed people. God governs the world with glory precisely that he might be admired, marveled at, exalted and praised. The climax of his happiness is the delight he takes in the echoes of his excellence in the praises of the saints.” John Piper It is the high point of our year. It is...

 “I could not exist if Jesus was not glorified; it would be hell to me if he were to be always thus dishonored.” Henry Martyn Countless men and women have left the comfort and safety of home for the risk and joy of missions. There are many reasons for choosing such a radical life: obedience to the Great Commission, love for the lost, and desire to share with the less fortunate. All of those are good motives. But, only one motivation...

“The gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage.” Charles Spurgeon A few months ago I attended a lecture given by a professor of missions at a local seminary. His focus of ministry was directed toward the Muslims of the world. I learned much about Islam and its tenets from this scholar. His lecture addressed the difficulties Christians face in witnessing to such a devoted and...