...he explosive growth of Christians in South America, China and Africa has dwarfed the churches of North America and Europe. And the lesson we learn from a century ago will probably still be true: The churches that thrived were those that offered their world something more than the echo of the times.Truly, that is happening. One testimony of that truth:
This book gives a good general history of Christianity in China, with plenty of detail and interviews with current followers of Christ in that nation.
Recommended.
I recently spoke with someone at Ligonier Ministries, a parachurch organization. Their publications are being prepared for distribution in China, along with John MacArthur's study Bible.
South America and Africa are indeed witnessing explosive church growth, too.
The Holy Spirit is still changing hearts.
America, too, needs a revival.
Pray for it.
**I recently spoke with someone at Ligonier Ministries, a parachurch organization. Their publications are being prepared for distribution in China, along with John MacArthur’s study Bible.**
They also send broadcasts by shortwave radio into Muslim countries.
I think your assessment is right. There will be a greater divide between happy-clappy churches with those who follow sound doctrine. The latter will persecuted, the former will thrive, until they stop being useful to the culture that is.