Tag Archives: martyrdom

The Cross: The “Rosetta Stone” that restores our right understanding of life and death

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Pastor Foley

In scripture, life and death are not straightforward opposites. Self-preserving life and death-through-sin are often portrayed as identical. The death that enters the world through sin will one day be destroyed.[i] But the death that is Christ’s laid-down life did … Continue reading →

Posted in cross | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Martyrdom precedes persecution, not the other way around

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Pastor Foley

We must learn how the Bible tells stories of persecution and make sure our modern accounts reflect biblical theology. Unfortunately, these days many accounts of Christian persecution are told like news stories designed to advance the narrative that Christians are … Continue reading →

Posted in martyr, persecution | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

How Cho Man-Sik Lived And Died Like Jesus

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Editor

On October 18, 1950, Pyongyang prison was bustling with activity. Prisoners whispered to one another as they watched soldiers dash back and forth. “The Communist have been ordered to pull out of Pyongyang!” They said. Some were excited to hear … Continue reading →

Posted in Cho Man Sik, Reigning | Tagged , , | Leave a comment