Remembering the Persecuted
McGeown presents a sobering examination of Christian persecution in the modern world, documenting the dramatic increase in martyrdom and suffering among believers globally and urging Reformed Christians to remember and support persecuted saints. Drawing on data from organizations like Open Doors International, the article moves beyond statistics to highlight the human suffering behind each documented case, challenging readers to recognize God's sovereignty over His church even in times of tribulation.
Remember the persecuted! Perhaps we think of the early Christian martyrs thrown to the lions. Perhaps we remember Stephen and others who were stoned to death by angry Jewish mobs. Perhaps we recall the heroic sufferings of the Reformation saints in the Netherlands. Martyrdom makes us think of the stake, the scaffold, and the dungeon. Open Doors International, a Christian group supporting persecuted Christians, reports that Christian martyrdom doubled in 2013. The persecution of the church...
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