1 Peter 4:12-19, “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? Now “If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?” Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.”
Thank you for this post regarding persecution in China.. I am a new reader to your blog, and I was wondering if you have ever read the book “China’s Christian Martyrs” by Paul Hattaway?
It documents those generations of Chinese believers and missionaries who have been martyred for their faith in Christ and is well worth reading although it does makes one weep.
blessings to you.
Vicki
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Thank you for reminding the church of personal comfort of the suffering of our brothers and sisters. May our hearts be broken and may we forgo some of our comforts to send Bibles to these.
For an in-depth look at the church in China, I highly recommend this book: http://epm.org/books/safely_homeDetail.php
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