Monthly Archives: October 2012

Video Interviews With A Former North Korean Christian Captive

I mentioned last week the release of our new book, These are the Generations, which is not only a fascinating read but also one of the best contemporary studies in ransoming the captive.  (And trust me–that’s no authorial bias or … Continue reading

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If Christ is a Ransom, To Whom Was He Paid?

With each month’s Work of Mercy, we begin by asking, “How did Christ first do this Work of Mercy to us?” Since we’re called to mirror his work into the world, we need to pay careful attention to what he did … Continue reading

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Here’s The Darndest Thing About Sin: When Forgiven, It Still Does Not Disappear

There’s one particular Scriptural insight about sin that will prove to be crucial in our understanding and carrying out the Work of Mercy of ransoming the captive: Sin, even when forgiven, does not disappear. This is a subject about which … Continue reading

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