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Flash-in-the-pan evangelism
For many Christians, Russia is a reminder of one of the most
spectacular miracles in modern history. Communism, which
was dedicated to eliminating Christianity in Russia, collapsed
with the Soviet Union in 1990-1991.
In the blink of an eye, the Christian world switched gears
from simply praying for the lost souls of Russia, to actually
reaching out and touching them. Missionaries, Bibles, and evangelistic
tracts were sent en masse to propel nearly a decade of spiritual
revival. According to Operation World, “the religious
freedom of the 1991-1997 period was a time of euphoria, excitement,
and interest created by disillusionment with the old system
and its leaders.”
Unfortunately, many organizations were unprepared to deal
with the deep scars left from years of tyranny. And
today—as
Russians try to sort through economic disparity, disappointment,
and bitterness—few have remained to offer meaningful
answers.
Outreach from within
The Bible League, however, utilizes a long-term approach in
sharing the Gospel, and through it, Russians are equipped
to share God’s Word with their friends and neighbors.
By intentionally linking evangelism and discipleship, the
Bible League trains people to study the Bible and share
it with others—implementing
a proven model of ministry that is reaping results around the
world. Of the many who have graduated
from these studies, each one now holds his or her own precious
copy of the Scriptures. Each graduate also has a basic understanding
of the Message of life contained in its pages.
They need your prayers
Join us in thanking God for the healing He is bringing to
the people of Russia. Pray that through the Bible League’s
ministry in their country, more Russians will become intimate
with the Bible and will experience the saving power of Jesus
Christ.
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“Pavel hid a kerosene lantern, the New Testament, and
a blank notebook under the blanket every evening...” read
more.
To learn more about the work of the Bible League in Russia,
click here.
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