Philip

by Charl DreyerJuly 14, 2009 Martyrs
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The first to be called a disciple, Philip was born in Bethsaida, in Galilee. He steadily perservered for the gospel in Upper Asia, and was killed for its sake in Heliopolis, in Phrygia.

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Keen To Be A Kingdom Reporter?

by Charl DreyerJuly 13, 2009 Reporters
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The idea behind Kingdom reporting is that people like you – everyday Christians, wherever you are – can create reports of God-events, on your own or in collaboration with others, which can be posted here to encourage others in the faith. It doesn’t matter whether you have jounalism training or not; what matters is that you’re keen to spread God’s fame.

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James the Great

by Charl DreyerJuly 12, 2009 Martyrs
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An account of James’ death by Clemens Alexandrinus, an important writer at the time, gives us more details. As James was led away to his death he displayed such great courage that one of his accusers was moved to repentance. Falling down at James’ feet he requested his pardon and, professing himself a Christian, decided that James should not receive the martyr’s crown alone.

Tagged as: Acts, Mark

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Stephen

by Charl DreyerJuly 10, 2009 Martyrs
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Anger towards Stephen was so intense that the rioting mob threw him out of the city and stoned him to death. This set off a terrific persecution of the church in Jerusalem, and believers were all scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. All, that is, but the apostles.

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Christ Our Savior

by Charl DreyerJuly 9, 2009 Martyrs
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It’s amazing to consider the storms and violent disturbances the church has withstood. That’s why John Fox, in Fox’s Book of Martyrs has recorded these past events so that God’s wonderful works through his church may be made known for his honor’s sake. Fox’s hope also is that this history would contribute to a greater knowledge and experience of the church so that readers would benefit from an uplifting of their Christian faith.

Tagged as: Matthew

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Fox’s Book of Martyrs

by Charl DreyerJuly 2, 2009 Martyrs
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When one recollects that until the appearance of the Pilgrim’s Progress the common people had almost no other reading matter except the Bible and Fox’s Book of Martyrs, we can understand the deep impression that this book produced; and how it served to mould the national character.

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What Do These Stones Mean?

by Charl DreyerJuly 1, 2009 Witness
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Every Christian is witness to the risen Christ. Every person witnesses God’s existence because He does not leave himself without testimony. God has chosen us not so much to witness as to be His witnesses: Messengers of His love; ambassadors of His kingdom; His salt and light to the world.

Tagged as: Joshua

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