J. C. Ryle was a persistent advocate of Scripture reading and faithful preaching. As Bishop of Liverpool he did all in his power to advance knowledge of the Bible. At a time when the influence of the church was declining and the population growing rapidly, Ryle maintained the importance of the Bible both for individual […]
The Word and the World: No Stopping the Change—J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) Read Post »
20 Nigerian Churches Destroyed during Violent March (WorldWatch Monitor) Christians and Muslims Negotiate New Political Waters in Indian State of Kerala (The Hindu) Syriac Orthodox Church Elects New Patriarch (ABC News) Kiev-Loyal Orthodox Church Uncertain of Its Future in Crimea (Reuters) More Clergy Call for Homosexual Bishops to Come Out in the Church of England
Selected News Stories from Around the World* — Tuesday, April 1 Read Post »
Writer Recounts Trip from Atheism to Christianity (Times Record News) How to Handle Bible Difficulties (Evidence Unseen) New York Town Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on Moment of Prayer (The Washington Times) Larger Churches Find Success Starting Smaller Campuses (TBO) British PM Calls First Gay “Marriages” an “Important Moment” for the Country (Express) Mega Church Hosts
Selected News Stories from Around the World* — Monday, March 31 Read Post »
Calls to Repeal Blasphemy Laws after Latest Death Sentence for Christian (Christian Today) U.S. Christian Couple Convicted in Qatar of Adopted Daughter’s Death (Christianity Today) Trinity College Dublin Removes Bible from Its Crest (Irish Times) Scottish Parents Object to Sex Education for Six-Year-Olds (The Scotsman) Eric Holder: Feds Will Recognize Michigan Gay “Marriage,” despite Law
Selected News Stories from Around the World* — Saturday, March 29 Read Post »
Evangelicals Back Peace Pact with Islamic Rebels in Philippines (Christianity Today) 3000 Syrian Christians Flee Armenian Village as Islamist Rebels Take Control (WorldWatch Monitor) Pakistani Court Postpones Hearing on Appeal of Asia Bibi Blasphemy Conviction (ANS) The Copts Choice: Where Do Coptic Christians Stand on Egyptian Politics? (Persecution.org) Slow Church Movement Fights the “McDonaldization” of
Selected News Stories from Around the World* — Friday, March 28 Read Post »
World Vision USA Reverses Its Decision: The Letter and Some Reactions (The Gospel Coalition) Bishop of British Columbia Approves Blessing of Same-Sex “Marriages” (Anglican Journal) Some Members Outraged at Church for Baptizing Gay Man (WREG) Anglican Bishop Issues Call to 20 Other National Bishops to Discuss Response to Climate Change (Anglican Journal) The Unlikely Fate of
Selected News Stories from Around the World* — Thursday, March 27 Read Post »
