Experts warn of a disturbing partnership between China and North Korea aimed at the persecution of Christians.

China has subjected hundreds of North Koreans to atrocities since last year by returning them against their will to a country whose leaders hold that religion, especially Christianity, is the greatest threat to its power, experts said at a recent U.S. hearing. Torture, sexual violence, enslavement, and murder await those repatriated from China to detention…

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The first-century Church of Pentecost faced overwhelming trials, tremendous sufferings, relentless persecution, and widespread martyrdom, yet they stood unwaveringly in their faith for the glory of Christ.

Suffering and persecution are integral to the Christian faith, with the New Testament revealing numerous instances where believers suffered for the sake of Christ. The early Church endured immense trials, persecution, and martyrdom, yet their faith remained steadfast. The scriptures provide many insights on how Christians should understand and survive. Suffering and the rewards promised…

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An Indonesian pastor was physically assaulted and threatened amid the closure of his church as a result of the escalating persecution of Christians in Asia.

SURABAYA, Indonesia: A pastor in Jombang Regency, Indonesia, was forcibly removed from his house of worship on August 18. The building where his congregation gathered was subsequently locked up. The place of worship was closed as part of the Jombang government’s effort to reclaim several shops. The Weru neighborhood of Mojongapit village in East Java…

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In Europe and America, the Western Church fails to comprehend the idea of suffering and persecution.

In Western Christian culture, rejection, ridicule, shame, and suffering for Christ and the gospel are often considered abnormal. Many believers hold an implicit expectation that a life of faith should be relatively free from such negative experiences. As a result, rejection is significantly distorted or minimized from this perspective. Upon closer examination, many denominations actively…

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