Voice of the Martyrs

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Remember our Persecuted Brethren Month!

In direct contradiction to the White House proclamation on sexual perversion celebration month, we here at DefCon declare that this is Remember our Persecuted Brethren Month! We know that persecution is coming from those who are opposed to the Lord Jesus Christ. We should not think it is strange as Peter told the believers of Asia Minor in 1 Peter 4:12, 13, “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.”

We must remember our brethren that the Lord will give them courage to face their persecutors and be faithful even to death if that is the will of the Lord Jesus Christ.

WARNING! — The following video from Voice of the Martyrs contains some graphic images! — WARNING!

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“If we find any evidence you are a Christian, we will kill you.”

guillotine This death threat was uttered from an Iranian judge spoken to an underground Believer in Iran as quoted in the latest Voice of the Martyrs publication (2009 Special Issue page 8).

It got me thinking about the difference between those who become Christians in nations where it means a death sentence, and those who become Christians in the West. It raised the following questions for me:

– What if we were faced with the same proclamation that this judge gave to this man?

– How would we react in this same situation?

– Are we prepared to face this possible life or death situation?

– If Christianity was made illegal tomorrow and we were brought before a court for the crime of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence in the average life of an American Believer to convict them?

Tough questions, but questions we may one day have to face no matter what comfortable, prosperous, and secure nation we live in today.