Monthly Archives: October 2020

How the church lost the biblical definition of martyrdom and the Reformers recovered it (temporarily)

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Pastor Foley

In scripture, martyrdom has a much broader meaning than physical death. Not until the second century is the meaning of martyrdom narrowed down in the church in this way.[i] Even then, and for centuries after, Christian writers like Clement, Origen, … Continue reading →

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Chinese pastors’ letter becomes 4,400-signature petition

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Pastor Foley

Voice of the Martyrs Korea sent the Chinese Embassy in Seoul a copy of a letter originally written and signed by 439 Chinese pastors, with one addition: 28 pages of signatures from 4,400 Christians from Korea and around the world … Continue reading →

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An uncrucified body is a lowly body

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Pastor Foley

I had a very interesting experience last year. We have a cross hanging on one wall of our apartment. It is a rather nondescript wooden one that came from a Christian bookstore, as I recall. It is not large, less … Continue reading →

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