Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Islam Will Fall
Islam will fall. This is not the prediction of a diplomat with an ironclad peace treaty, a general with a superweapon ... or even a hippy in his "herb garden." This is the conviction of Brother Yun, a leader in the “underground” church in China living in exile in Western Europe. I recently had a chance to meet Yun and was humbled by the vision he shares with millions of Chinese Christians.
The Back to Jerusalem Vision, the movement Yun represents, is committed to taking the gospel across Asia to the heart of the Muslim world in order to complete the mandate of the Great Commission. Not willing to wait until the guns of the West convince radical Muslims that democracy and freedom are superior to oppression, many in the Chinese church believe that God has strategically chosen them to embrace a task that has befuddled Western missionaries for centuries.
Yun argues that a religion that offers its sons to die in fiery suicide bomb attacks will only be penetrated by a gospel whose adherents are more willing to die as martyrs at the hands of their persecutors than take up the sword in defense of their faith. Since 1949, when the Cultural Revolution began in China, Christians there have demonstrated their willingness to do so.
“Guns and bombs will not change the Muslim world, but the gospel will,” he explains. “Perhaps thousands of Chinese missionaries will die in the evangelization of the Muslim world.”
Lest you think Yun is merely another ivory-tower pacifist, I would encourage you to read his gripping autobiography, The Heavenly Man, in which he recounts his multiple imprisonments and horrific torture at the hands of the Chinese government. Yun is a man who has tasted violent persecution firsthand (e.g., He's been electrocuted, beaten, had needles jammed under his fingernails ...), and he has also seen miraculous intervention--one time walking out of a maximum security prison in full view of the guards (a la Peter, Acts 12), who looked through him, as if he weren't there.
The Back to Jerusalem vision could be a rude awakening for the Western church, which has sometimes assumed the task of the Great Commission single handedly and relied on its satellite broadcasts, Bible translations and tent crusades to get the job done. We can learn from the radical commitment of our Chinese brothers and sisters as they redefine missiology in the 21st century.
Matt Green, editor
Ministry Today
Subscribe to the Ministry Today podcast to hear an excerpt from my interview with Brother Yun--coming soon.
The Back to Jerusalem Vision, the movement Yun represents, is committed to taking the gospel across Asia to the heart of the Muslim world in order to complete the mandate of the Great Commission. Not willing to wait until the guns of the West convince radical Muslims that democracy and freedom are superior to oppression, many in the Chinese church believe that God has strategically chosen them to embrace a task that has befuddled Western missionaries for centuries.
Yun argues that a religion that offers its sons to die in fiery suicide bomb attacks will only be penetrated by a gospel whose adherents are more willing to die as martyrs at the hands of their persecutors than take up the sword in defense of their faith. Since 1949, when the Cultural Revolution began in China, Christians there have demonstrated their willingness to do so.
“Guns and bombs will not change the Muslim world, but the gospel will,” he explains. “Perhaps thousands of Chinese missionaries will die in the evangelization of the Muslim world.”
Lest you think Yun is merely another ivory-tower pacifist, I would encourage you to read his gripping autobiography, The Heavenly Man, in which he recounts his multiple imprisonments and horrific torture at the hands of the Chinese government. Yun is a man who has tasted violent persecution firsthand (e.g., He's been electrocuted, beaten, had needles jammed under his fingernails ...), and he has also seen miraculous intervention--one time walking out of a maximum security prison in full view of the guards (a la Peter, Acts 12), who looked through him, as if he weren't there.
The Back to Jerusalem vision could be a rude awakening for the Western church, which has sometimes assumed the task of the Great Commission single handedly and relied on its satellite broadcasts, Bible translations and tent crusades to get the job done. We can learn from the radical commitment of our Chinese brothers and sisters as they redefine missiology in the 21st century.
Matt Green, editor
Ministry Today
Subscribe to the Ministry Today podcast to hear an excerpt from my interview with Brother Yun--coming soon.
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I have read Brother Yun's book "The Heavenly Man." It was like reading a twenthith century edition of the book of Acts. I have ordered copies for all of my children. Brother Yun's testimony should shame the churches in America who seem to think only of how much mony they can receive from the Lord or how they can claim their own healing. Sometimes the Lord healed Brother Yun and sometimes He didn't. It must always be the Lord's will and not ours. I would encourage believers of America to support the Back To Jerusalem Vision. These beloved brothers and sisters are giving their lives for the gospel. We must join them in the fight the enemy of the souls of mankind. All praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who died for us all.
# posted by 
: 10:56 AM
: 10:56 AM
Living- and Walking IN Jesus Christ
Together with Jesus DEAD on the cross - for my sin - and shortly after that He lives for me, and I for Him.
People..What had Jesus cried out at:Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37 and Luke 23:46..."Father,into your hands I commit my spirit".
John said in 19 v.30..."It is completed/finished" (Father your command, I will, mission complete)
Luke 23: 34..Jesus had said "Father,forgive them,for they do not now what they are doing. So that's for the all-called "ism" and "religiousm" people.
What Jesus Christ will through us
....pray, pray and pray in the Holy Spirit and thanks Him for what He has done for you and me
(on the place called The Skull).
In practical, not only theoretical
believe Zechariah 4: 6.....
"Not by might nor by power - you
US government with your forces or
NAVO commanders with your troops -
but by my Spirit, says the Lord
Almighty".
Who is this Lord? Isn't Lord
Almighty..?
Stops also "religious christianity". Finally a little invite..Which God bless America, when we looks the stars in the U.S flag ? Which star, on each $ note, the same in Washington D.C.'s city
floor plan and indispensable part
by the freemasonery ceremonies ?
Awake, real Christians in America..................
Thanks brother Yun...!
Together with Jesus DEAD on the cross - for my sin - and shortly after that He lives for me, and I for Him.
People..What had Jesus cried out at:Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37 and Luke 23:46..."Father,into your hands I commit my spirit".
John said in 19 v.30..."It is completed/finished" (Father your command, I will, mission complete)
Luke 23: 34..Jesus had said "Father,forgive them,for they do not now what they are doing. So that's for the all-called "ism" and "religiousm" people.
What Jesus Christ will through us
....pray, pray and pray in the Holy Spirit and thanks Him for what He has done for you and me
(on the place called The Skull).
In practical, not only theoretical
believe Zechariah 4: 6.....
"Not by might nor by power - you
US government with your forces or
NAVO commanders with your troops -
but by my Spirit, says the Lord
Almighty".
Who is this Lord? Isn't Lord
Almighty..?
Stops also "religious christianity". Finally a little invite..Which God bless America, when we looks the stars in the U.S flag ? Which star, on each $ note, the same in Washington D.C.'s city
floor plan and indispensable part
by the freemasonery ceremonies ?
Awake, real Christians in America..................
Thanks brother Yun...!
# posted by : 1:53 PM
: 1:53 PM
Having traveled to China 3 times to visit with church leaders there, I am now convinced that it is impossible for a North American Christian to have God's perspective on the world until we are temporarily extricated from our own culture.
I agree with our brothers declaration that Islam will fall. I must also state that I received a "Word of Insight" on November 6, 2006 which stated that a revival would break out in the Moslem population here in America. The Lord declared that it would be a "Holy War." "But it would not be a war of man's weapons, but it will be a war of prayer. It will be a war in their own house. I will personally appear unto them and call them unto me. I will smite the blindness off their eyes and I will loose the spirt of deception off their minds. They shall see me, believe and accept me for who I am. And my praise shall be great in their midst." The Spirit of the Lord also declared, "I will pour out my Spirit upon Islamic nations and they shall see me with my pierced hands, and they shall accept me for who I am.
God bless all those who have prayed and continue to pray for the salvation of the nations. God stands rich in mercy and the great love of His son. It is for these that he died.
Larry Langston, Orlando, Fl.
God bless all those who have prayed and continue to pray for the salvation of the nations. God stands rich in mercy and the great love of His son. It is for these that he died.
Larry Langston, Orlando, Fl.
# posted by : 2:28 PM
: 2:28 PM
My wife and I pray daily for the conversion of hundreds of millions of precious Moslem people. And according to one Imam, there are SIX MILLION Moslems converting to Christianity annually.
That is not enough. Please join us in these prayers.
Sorry to sign 'anonymous' here, I don't remember by blogger identity....probably a function of my superannuation!
Fr. Onesimus
That is not enough. Please join us in these prayers.
Sorry to sign 'anonymous' here, I don't remember by blogger identity....probably a function of my superannuation!
Fr. Onesimus
# posted by : 1:44 AM
: 1:44 AM
An army on its knees
I read your "Islam Will Fall" writing. We need to support all our brother;s and sisters who are out there on the front lines some of whom I know here in Latin America. Our Lord commanded us first and foremost to pray for (and I believe with) workers such as these. Ultimate victory is through prayer. I'm sure these heros would agree.....Barnabus
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I read your "Islam Will Fall" writing. We need to support all our brother;s and sisters who are out there on the front lines some of whom I know here in Latin America. Our Lord commanded us first and foremost to pray for (and I believe with) workers such as these. Ultimate victory is through prayer. I'm sure these heros would agree.....Barnabus
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