The gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world. Colossians 1:6 Habil (1933) Singled Out In April 1933 the emir of the region of Eastern Turkestan (now Xinjiang, an autonomous region in China) threatened Christian missionaries...
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…so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:7 Tilman Ekkehart Geske, Necati Aydin, and Ugur Yuksel (2007) Murderers Forgiven “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they...
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In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence. Proverbs 14:26a (NRSV) Isma Dogari (2011) Prepared for Martyrdom “I am not a pagan, but a servant of the living God. You need Jesus in your life.” This was the bold response of Nigerian...
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So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is...
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If we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. Romans 6:5 Simeon Barsabba’e (341) Crucified On Good Friday 341, Simeon – the chief bishop – and others were put to death...
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Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Psalm 130:1-2 Adana Massacre (1909) Pillaged and Destroyed In April 1909, around 20,000 Christians, mostly Armenians, were killed in a...
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Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Joel 2:13b Demetrios (1803) Re-committed to Christ Demetrios, a Greek Christian, converted to Islam after falling into the company of a Muslim...
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Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Choo Ki-Chul (1944) “I’ve gone the road I’m supposed to go” Choo...
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Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. Psalm 27:3 Noshi Girgis (2006) Church Raids Noshi Girgis, a 63-year-old Egyptian Christian, was killed in co-ordinated attacks by...
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What does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul? Deuteronomy 10:12 Antipas (c. 92) “My faithful witness” Antipas...
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