Theologian J.I. Packer Dies at Age 93
(WORLD) — J.I. Packer, one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century, died on Friday. He was 93. Packer authored hundreds of Christian books and articles over more than half a century, but he’s perhaps best known for his
Iranian Christians Charged With Acting Against National Security by Promoting ‘Zionist Christianity’
Photo Credit: Mostafa Meraji (Article18) — At least 10 of the more than a dozen Christian converts arrested two weeks ago in raids on their homes and house-churches have been charged with “acting against national security by promoting Zionist Christianity.” Article18 reported
Christian Women Save Newborn Baby Found in Trash Can Behind NC Church
WILMINGTON, N.C. — A North Carolina woman walking her dog on Thursday evening heard the sound of a baby crying while passing by a local church, and upon investigation, found a newborn male — umbilical cord and all — inside
US Issues Advisory That Corps Using Xinjiang Manufacturers May Be Selling Products From Forced Labor
(International Christian Concern) – On July 1, four US government agencies issued an advisory warning that American companies sourcing from Chinese manufacturers may be selling products made using forced labor of religious minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. In their
‘The God of Miracles’: NY Doctor Prayed to God to ‘Take Over’ as Hope Faded for Pastor Battling COVID
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A doctor, chaplain and pastor are crediting the hand of God in the recovery of a Queens pastor who spent 54 days on a ventilator and six weeks in an induced coma battling COVID-19. “The God of
Stamp and Seal Impression Found in Jerusalem Point to Restoration of City During Times of Ezra, Nehemiah
JERUSALEM — An excavation in Jerusalem Walls National Park that yielded a rare stamp and seal impression dating back to the Persian era is stated to provide evidence for the restoration of Jerusalem during the times of Ezra and Nehemiah,
Stamp and Seal Impression Found in Jerusalem Points to Restoration of City During Times of Ezra, Nehemiah
JERUSALEM — An excavation in Jerusalem Walls National Park that yielded a rare stamp and seal impression dating back to the Persian era is stated to provide evidence for the restoration of Jerusalem during the times of Ezra and Nehemiah,
Study Finds a Third of Regular Churchgoers Didn’t Watch Services Online During Pandemic
Photo Credit: Janos Bencs A study recently released by the Barna Group, led by longtime evangelical pollster George Barna, found that one-third of regular churchgoers questioned said that they did not watch services online and put church completely on pause during
Father in Laos Expels and Threatens Sons for Attending Church Service
(Voice of the Martyrs) — A teenager and his younger brother were kicked out of their home recently for attending church. Chan and Huang were in a church service outside Vientiane on May 24 when their father burst in and began
Former Orthodox Jew Turned Believer in Jesus as Messiah Banished From Home
Photo Credit: Daniel Miller/Public Domain Pictures (Voice of the Martyrs) — A former Orthodox Jew who came to faith in Jesus Christ is now homeless and has little hope of finding work. After meeting a Christian worker nine years ago, Noa gradually