Update: Extreme Weather in China Gives Bad Omen
We have reported recently here and here about extreme weather and floods in China. The situation is not letting up and we want to ask you to continue to keep this in your prayers. The Three Gorges Dam has held so far, for which we are thankful. The government has, however, opened the dam’s emergency floodwater spillways, which has led
Continue ReadingExtreme flooding in China, prayers asked
Very heavy rainfall has led to the first code red flood warning in 80 years. The Qijiang river is bursting its banks in many places. At the moment it is unclear how serious the situation is because communication has been lost in some areas. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated already, as water levels are expected to reach
Continue ReadingOffice Letter from The Netherlands
Not everyone knows where the nation of the Netherlands is. We can’t blame you. You almost need a magnifying glass to find our country on a world map! In this little country bordering the North Sea, lives a group of people who have come to love China, a country very different in size and bordering a different ocean, but close
Continue ReadingPandemic: BTJ Fact-Checks One Major Part of the Video
By now, most of the world has probably heard about or seen the video “Plandemic” that has been blowing up on social media. Platforms like YouTube and Vimeo are blocking it, mainstream media outlets are attacking it, and the full movie/documentary has NOT even been released yet! The video clip circulating is ONLY a small video clip. There are a
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Missionary doctors fighting Covid-19 in China
It is not what you think it is. Our mental image of missionary doctors is usually a blond female in white scrubs injecting the black arm of a starving child, or something similar. But we are talking about Chinese missionary doctors running clinics in underserved minority areas in China. Meet Mary (not her real name). Mary was the daughter of
Continue ReadingGood news from China
As many nations move into a dark season of lockdown, fear and economic uncertainty, we would like to share some good news with you. In China, life is slowly returning to normal. Our contacts in different parts of China tell us that shops and restaurants are opening, they are able to leave their homes, and from the far West of
Continue ReadingWhy Dr. Drew is WRONG about the Coronavirus
Dr. Drew Pinsky joined a panel of the Daily Blast to discuss how the media is creating hysteria over the coronavirus outbreak. Many viewers have contacted Back to Jerusalem about a recent video that has gone viral because it contradicts much of the information that has been shared. Dr. Drew feels that the media is hyping up the coronavirus in
Continue ReadingThe Coronavirus in China and North Korea
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a plague attacking China. China has tried to hide the virus from the rest of the world and, as a result, the disease is running rampant. Coronavirus has brought death, disease, and, unfortunately, more persecution to Christians. Not even during an international tragedy can the Chinese government stop and embrace the support of Christians and unite with
Continue ReadingA 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
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