Rethinking Christian witness in a BJP-run nation. An article by Cynthia Stephen.

The organisation is flexing its muscles after the Madrid summit and announces the expansion of its borders and greater militarisation. Voices from the Evangelical and Protestant spheres analyse the new scenario.

We need to go back to the most triumphant place in the universe: the cross of Christ.

As a church, we talk to all because they are loved by God and try to lead them to the faith in Jesus. But we also claim our right to form life from the Holy Scriptures.

Although it is an issue largely unnoticed by the media, many elite Kenyan runners openly talk about their Christian faith as the reason for their success.

The International Ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief says it aims to “tackle online harm and strengthen human rights education”. Evangelicals say “words must be matched with action”.

While the state of Karnataka passes an 'anti-conversion' law, evangelicals denounce the government “is empowering lynch mobs to target the next Christian they see”.

The kind of “evangelization” the Pope is advocating for in Praedicate Evangelium is something utterly distant from the biblical meaning of the word.

Wandering the Agora today, freddo espresso in hand, selfie-stick at the ready, it’s easy to relegate such devotion to a bygone age.

After a request to change the “ministerial recognition rules”, the denomination opens a hearing process on all levels. “Feelings run deep, and each of us is seeking to be faithful to Christ”. 

The Christian brothers have been in jail since 2014, accused of creating a blog with blasphemous material, after “a shoddy investigation and evidence”, said the lawyers.

The ministry of hospitality brings comfort, peace and hope to the heart, mind and soul of those who have been uprooted.

Friendship, encouragement, and gratitude are words that should go together... within the church especially.

‘Industrials for Christ' brings together professionals and amateurs from the construction sector to reform Christian facilities and to help unbelievers know Christ better.

John Stevens leads the FIEC, one of the church groups escaping the negative trend: “The gospel alone is God’s power for salvation, it is not surprising that faithful churches are growing”. 

ECPM now has four MEPs and brings together around 20 political parties. “We explicitly promote Christian values in politics”, says its President.

The power of God is sufficient to overcome any enemy, any temptation, any bad habit.

Being around Christians and using Christian language is not enough. Without a vital personal relationship with Christ, they are merely running on the fumes of Christianity.

The book provides a searching and honest analysis of the deep challenges faced by the church today, and a clear and hopeful vision for where we go next.

We are aware of spiritual things, and know the consequences of them, but we cannot see them.

A historical sketch of the Nature-Grace interdependance (II)

All of us have an outstanding talent scout. Someone who was able to give all he had in this world, even His own life, because of His love for us.

Being kind to others is the proof that our character is becoming more and more like that of Christ.

The proposal passed with 274 votes in favour and 136 against. It states that no minister will be forced to participate. Opponents said the decision “is not biblical”.

We can be caught up all too easily in the frantic rush and busyness of life. There is a better way, His way, through which He gives us opportunities to rest in Him and just ‘be’.