Christian Resistance. It's an uncomfortable term that, when rightly understood, simply means knowing when to say no - and then saying it. Christians will sometimes respond with suspicion about any doctrine or teaching that appears new to them - especially one that is likely to … [Read more...] about When Being Faithful Means Saying No
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Ezra #4 – Opposition
William Carey, the great Baptist missionary and linguist, arrived in India in 1793. The first convert came after seven and a half years. Then the work seemed to accelerate, and Carey began translating the scriptures into the native language. But in 1812, after almost 20 years of … [Read more...] about Ezra #4 – Opposition
Ezra #3 – Fearful yet Faithful
In the days of Israel, when she returned to the promised land, life was hopeful but hard going. It was encouraging, to a point – but tough. These were “grey times.” But Ezra 3 indicates that God's people can live through grey times. Ezra 3 helps us understand what God's people … [Read more...] about Ezra #3 – Fearful yet Faithful