A hidden Christmas
‘On those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned’ Isaiah 9:2 We prepare to celebrate the coming of Immanuel. And not just us. All over the world, Christians celebrate (be it on different dates) the coming of Christ to earth. The persecuted church celebrates too. Often in secret. And when public festivities are allowed, there is
Continue ReadingA Battle for Souls
Our previous articles have highlighted renewed persecution in China, as well as the system of prison camps, where both Muslim minorities and Christians are being held without trail. But what is going on behind the scenes? Potential for repression This massive wave of religious persecution came unexpected for many, but looking back it was inevitable. When there is revival and
Continue ReadingCreating a Christian underclass
In countries where the church is persecuted, Christians are often poor, lower-class people. There are several reasons for this. In Pakistan for example, the Christian minority largely comes from lower caste Hindus who converted to Christianity while the country was under British rule. In modern Pakistan, they remain largely working class, with some groups working as virtual slaves in fields
Continue ReadingHard knocks for the Chinese Church
We have seen with great joy how in recent months God has continued to use Chinese missionaries all throughout the 10/40 window. However, things in China are changing fast. And BtJ’s work is facing major challenges as president Xi’s anti-Christian policies are being implemented more widely and consistently. Although it was quite clear from the start of president Xi’s rule
Continue ReadingBTJ Martyrs Scholarship Fund
“I am Ezra Jin, senior pastor of Beijing Zion Church,” started a letter that we received in June 2019. It continued, “I became a Christian in 1989 and began serving the church the same year. This year marks the thirtieth year of my ministry in the church. As many of you already know, Beijing Zion Church was shut down forcibly
Continue Reading16 Pastors Imprisoned in Secret Cave
Twenty miles northeast of Brother Yun’s hometown of Nanyang is a secret cave that is being used to hold 16 Chinese pastors as prisoners. The reason why will surprise you. The mysterious mountains of Xixia are starting to get a wave of cold weather as winter closes in. The road leading up the mountain to Ran Deng Temple is often
Continue ReadingWhy China needs Bibles even more than before
There is a fair chance that the Bible you read in this morning was printed in China. It is a paradox for sure. No country prints as many Bibles as China, but brothers and sisters in this country are still praying and waiting for their own copy. And the need for Bible distribution and printing has got significantly bigger over
Continue ReadingWho defends persecuted Muslims? (Spoiler: Not other Muslims)
Of those being persecuted for their faith around the world 80% are Christians. But what about the other 20%? Among them is a group that has received much media attention lately, the Uyghurs of China, a Muslim minority group. CNN published an article today with some surprising findings about what the world thinks about China’s treatment of them. It is
Continue ReadingChinese authorities remove cross from church on Easter day
Easter is the celebration of the ultimate victory of the Son of God over sin and death. No wonder it is also a target for forces that oppose him to try to intimidate the church. The terror attacks in Sri Lanka are one horrendous example. Another example is China’s continued efforts to erase visible signs of Christianity from the country.
Continue ReadingHas the West bankrolled China’s oppression?
In our latest podcast, Eugene Bach gives his analyses of China’s economy, both its growth and its current troubles. He explains how China has used Western lenience to build a system of economic dominance and political and religious oppression. But has the latter anything to do with the current economic troubles? Below is a summary of the podcast. China is
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