Fearless Faith
Theme of the Week: The Good News Under Wraps
Sunday, June 1, 2008
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Who Said It …Bob Russell
Bob Russell retired in 2006 after more than 35 years of ministry at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. The long-time senior minister now speaks, mentors other pastors, and promotes reuniting his denomination with the Churches of Christ. Bob once planned to be a basketball coach and remains an avid fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals. Amid his busy schedule, he still finds time for a game of golf. What He Said …Fearless Faith
Abdul Rahman was sentenced to death by the government of Afghanistan because he was converted to Christianity—and it's illegal in strongly Muslim cultures to convert. In March 2006, knowing the potential consequences, he stood in front of an Afghan television camera and courageously said, "I am not an infidel. I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus," while holding a Bible up for all to see. He added, "I am not afraid to die."
Thankfully, outside pressure forced the Afghan government to drop the charge, and Abdul Rahman fled the country because his life was still very much in danger. If that man, in a hostile environment, had the courage to confess, "I believe in Jesus," is it too much for the Lord to ask for you to state publicly your allegiance to Christ in a free society? Jesus declared, "If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in heaven" (Matthew 10:32).
Adapted from our sister publication Preaching Today (2007).
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