Christian Faith - Would You Be Convicted?
I noticed this on the Associated Press and other news sources:
"Updated: 10:27 a.m. ET March 22, 2006 Abdul Rahman, 41, has been charged with rejecting Islam, a crime under this country’s Islamic laws. His trial started last week and he confessed to becoming a Christian 16 years ago. If convicted, he could be executed"
Under duress, under the threat of death, this man has confessed faith in Christ.
What other compelling evidence will be brought to bear as the prosecution tries to paint a picture of complete infidel. Perhaps there is the physical evidence of the Bible that "allegedly" belongs to Abdul. His family may testify to his sharing his new Christian faith, perhaps he was caught praying.
This goes back to the central question of what is being a Christian and what is it worth? In America there is a Christian sub culture that provides safe and worry free entertainment and services. Is that Christianity?
What is Christianity and what is there about it that is so worth dying for?
Here's another question, if you consider yourself a Christian, are you willing to be tortured and killed for your faith? Before you answer yes with enthusiasm and vigore, here is the follow on question, IF you are willing to suffer and die are you also willing to live your whole life pursuing a relationship with God first? Are you willing to place God at the center of your passions and desires to such an extent that even your very life seems secondary to knowing and pleasing God the Father?
That's a tougher question.
Adam
"Updated: 10:27 a.m. ET March 22, 2006 Abdul Rahman, 41, has been charged with rejecting Islam, a crime under this country’s Islamic laws. His trial started last week and he confessed to becoming a Christian 16 years ago. If convicted, he could be executed"
Under duress, under the threat of death, this man has confessed faith in Christ.
What other compelling evidence will be brought to bear as the prosecution tries to paint a picture of complete infidel. Perhaps there is the physical evidence of the Bible that "allegedly" belongs to Abdul. His family may testify to his sharing his new Christian faith, perhaps he was caught praying.
This goes back to the central question of what is being a Christian and what is it worth? In America there is a Christian sub culture that provides safe and worry free entertainment and services. Is that Christianity?
What is Christianity and what is there about it that is so worth dying for?
Here's another question, if you consider yourself a Christian, are you willing to be tortured and killed for your faith? Before you answer yes with enthusiasm and vigore, here is the follow on question, IF you are willing to suffer and die are you also willing to live your whole life pursuing a relationship with God first? Are you willing to place God at the center of your passions and desires to such an extent that even your very life seems secondary to knowing and pleasing God the Father?
That's a tougher question.
Adam
posted by Sojourn @ 11:07 AM
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