2 Timothy 3:12 12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Today KGB surprised our team and confiscated all our literature that was in our office in Panjekent Tajikistan, hundreds of Bibles in Russian, Tajik and Uzbek. They are getting desperate, or the devil wants to tell us about the importance of this work, that is why we are getting hit.
Tomorrow morning team members have to appear at the central KGB station, pray for wisdom and answers that can solve this situation.
Tajikistan is still claiming to be an advocate of religious freedoms.
Love you all!
joseph
Thursday, June 7, 2007
the mystery of Godliness
It’s possible that someone who is not familiar with the Christian faith,
meets with someone who is praying to icons and calls himself a Christian.
This person finds it strange and wrong and therefore rejects Christian
faith. He doesn’t do it for the right reason, but according to the word of
God he will not be excused at the last judgment.
Other people’s bad testimony or inability to communicate the message
doesn’t justify anybody’s unbelief.
God claims in the Word of God, that his handwriting is clear to every man.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.” Psalm 19:1-3
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen,
being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power
and Godhead, so that they are without excuse…” Rm.1:20
God became man, this is the mystery of Godliness. I Tim.3:16
In all those confusing situations when people brought evil reports about him,
Jesus didn’t try to correct all the false accusations. He didn’t defend himself.
They ended up nailing him in the cross. Was this the greatest misunderstanding
in the history of the mankind?
Jesus didn’t go to the cross, because people voted against him.
He didn’t go to the cross, because he failed to explain to people the real
purpose of God. It was not a mistake, it was the plan of God.
We cannot correct all the disinformation in the world today,
but we can worship Jesus in all places, in all times and spread the
knowledge of this wonderful grace all around us.
meets with someone who is praying to icons and calls himself a Christian.
This person finds it strange and wrong and therefore rejects Christian
faith. He doesn’t do it for the right reason, but according to the word of
God he will not be excused at the last judgment.
Other people’s bad testimony or inability to communicate the message
doesn’t justify anybody’s unbelief.
God claims in the Word of God, that his handwriting is clear to every man.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.” Psalm 19:1-3
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen,
being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power
and Godhead, so that they are without excuse…” Rm.1:20
God became man, this is the mystery of Godliness. I Tim.3:16
In all those confusing situations when people brought evil reports about him,
Jesus didn’t try to correct all the false accusations. He didn’t defend himself.
They ended up nailing him in the cross. Was this the greatest misunderstanding
in the history of the mankind?
Jesus didn’t go to the cross, because people voted against him.
He didn’t go to the cross, because he failed to explain to people the real
purpose of God. It was not a mistake, it was the plan of God.
We cannot correct all the disinformation in the world today,
but we can worship Jesus in all places, in all times and spread the
knowledge of this wonderful grace all around us.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
visiting Baku
Visiting Baku is always a great joy.
It's amazing to see that God's hand
continues to bless the Azerbaijanian nation.
Our church here is amazing.
This morning we had an early breakfast in the
boulevard.
It was so encouraging to worship the Lord with
songs as many of the jogging Bakuvites just
stopped by and wanted to hear the Word of God.
We spoke about the danger of following the Lord
with a poor character. Yes, it's possible
to plan to continue in sin knowing that the Lord
will forgive. It's possible, but it's really
showing a very poor character.
Threatening with chastisement is not God's way
of correcting us. A religious bondage could keep
us from sinning outwardly, but is not able to
produce genuine worship in us.
God continues to give us freedom and
prepare a better way.II Pet.2:9
I plan on returning to Istanbul on Thursday.
P.Matti Sirvio
It's amazing to see that God's hand
continues to bless the Azerbaijanian nation.
Our church here is amazing.
This morning we had an early breakfast in the
boulevard.
It was so encouraging to worship the Lord with
songs as many of the jogging Bakuvites just
stopped by and wanted to hear the Word of God.
We spoke about the danger of following the Lord
with a poor character. Yes, it's possible
to plan to continue in sin knowing that the Lord
will forgive. It's possible, but it's really
showing a very poor character.
Threatening with chastisement is not God's way
of correcting us. A religious bondage could keep
us from sinning outwardly, but is not able to
produce genuine worship in us.
God continues to give us freedom and
prepare a better way.II Pet.2:9
I plan on returning to Istanbul on Thursday.
P.Matti Sirvio
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Saturday, June 2, 2007
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