Matthew 5:10 lists the final beatitude Christ gave in His sermon on the Mount. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. This promise throughout the ages has encouraged and strengthened those who were about to undergo much suffering and many trials because of their faith in God.
Thankfully, this promise still holds true for us today, as increasingly we’re seeing state and local governments enforce restrictions on how and where we can worship.
While we’ve discussed persecution abroad-which is devastating, and ongoing-we haven’t explored the developing situation on the ground for many Pastors and churches in the wake of COVID-19 policies right here in America.
Even now-some are finding themselves defending their right to worship in court-a right clearly defined in the US Constitution and adhered to throughout the history of our nation.
Stand in the Gap radio hosts, Gary Dull and Dave Kistler discuss this issue on this enlightening program of Stand in the Gap Weekend.
The Persecuted Church in America
August 30, 2020 • Gary Dull, Dave Kistler
What the Church Can Learn from Dollar Stores
April 20, 2024 • Isaac Crockett, Sam Rohrer, Guest: TJ Freeman
What the Church Can Learn from Dollar Stores. We are joined by TJ Freeman (Pastor; Director, Brainerd Institute for Rural Ministry). Topics discussed include: The Dollar General Principle of Rural Church Ministry. Training Pastors for Rural Ministry. Christians Impacting Their Communities.
God is Speaking
April 13, 2024 • Sam Rohrer, Guest: Ted Vanlandeghem
God is Speaking: Is America Listening and Seeing? We are joined by Ted Vanlandeghem (Ancient Hebrew Scroll Project). Topics discussed include: Meet Ted. Israel, America, & The Francis Scott Key Bridge. April 8 & the Great American Eclipse. Red Heifers, Temples, & The Return of Christ.
Transhumanist Technology
April 6, 2024 • Sam Rohrer, Guest: Patricia Angler
Transhumanist Technology: Where the Bible Draws the Line. We are joined by Patricia Engler (Answers in Genesis). Topics discussed include: Defining the Terms – Describing the Technology. Considering: Human Enhancement, The Co-Creator Argument, Core Transhumanist Questions, and Forward-Looking Framework Technology.