Christian Heroes Then and Now is a series of biographies by YWAM Publishing that chronicle the lives of men and women who shaped history and the story of their dedication to serve God. The writers, Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband/wife writing team with more than thirty years of writing experience. via
How many Christian heroes then and now?
From the Publisher
| Christian Heroes: Then & Now – 5 book set, books 1-5 | |
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| People | Amy Carmichael, Gladys Aylward, Corrie ten Boom, Hudson Taylor, Nate Saint |
| Countries | India, China, Holland, China, Ecuador |
| True biographies | ✓ |
| Page counts | 208 pages each |
What is a Christian hero?
A Christian Hero is a defender of Orthodoxy, who spreads God’s word while demonstrating the teachings of Jesus. Christian Heroism means someone is completely willing to dedicate their life to spread the Word of God. This is made possible through everyone who sacrificed everything they had to teach people about God. via
Why did brother Andrew smuggle Bibles?
Andrew van der Bijl (born 11 May 1928; known in English-speaking countries as Brother Andrew) is a Dutch Christian missionary, known for smuggling Bibles into communist countries at the height of the Cold War.
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Andrew van der Bijl.
| Anne van der Bijl | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Corry van der Bijl (married 1958-2018–her death) |
| Children | 5 |
Was Hudson Taylor a doctor?
Taylor was known for his sensitivity to Chinese culture and zeal for evangelism. He adopted wearing native Chinese clothing even though this was rare among missionaries of that time.
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Hudson Taylor.
| James Hudson Taylor | |
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| Died | 3 June 1905 (aged 73) Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Education | Royal College of Surgeons |
What is a hero like?
A hero is selfless, a genuinely good person, and someone gets the undivided attention of all of us and causes change. Someone willing to risk their own life to save another. via
What are other ways of becoming a hero?
6 Easy Ways You Can Be an Everyday Hero
What is the holy book of Christianity?
Bible, the sacred scriptures of Judaism and Christianity. via
Who is America’s pastor?
Evangelist Billy Graham speaks in 2005 in Queens, N.Y. Graham was one of the most influential religious figures of the 20th century. Scholars say his death marks the end of a historical era, in which one person could unify Protestant Christianity and come to be known as “America’s pastor.” via
Who are open doors?
Open Doors is a non-denominational mission supporting persecuted Christians in the world. They work with local partners to distribute Bibles and Christian literature, give discipleship training and provide practical support, such as emergency relief aid. via
How did Brother Andrew learn to trust God for financial needs?
He decided to go to a missionary school in England called the WEC. There, he learned English and learned to trust God to deliver his needs. One day, Andrew found a magazine, and in it, an article about a gathering in Warsaw Poland. He decided then and there, that his first stop was Warsaw. via
Who brought Christianity to China?
According to the stela, unearthed in the early 1600s, Christianity came to China in A.D. 635, when a Nestorian monk named Aluoben entered the ancient capital of Chang’an — now modern-day Xi’an — in central China. via
How old was Amy Carmichael when she went to India?
Amy Beatrice Carmichael (16 December 1867 – 18 January 1951) was an Irish Christian missionary in India who opened an orphanage and founded a mission in Dohnavur. She served in India for 55 years without furlough and wrote 35 books about the missionary work there.
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Amy Carmichael.
| Amy Beatrice Carmichael | |
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| Feast | January 18 |
Who is the father of Latin theology?
| Tertullian | |
|---|---|
| Born | Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus 155 AD Carthage, Roman Empire |
| Died | 220 AD (aged 64–65) Carthage, Roman Empire |
| Notable work | Apologeticus |
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Who are the heroes of today?
TOP 10 REAL LIFE HEROES
Who are heroes in the Bible?
BIBLE HEROES
Who was the first hero?
Discovering Gilgamesh, the World’s First Action Hero. The hero Gilgamesh effortlessly overpowers a lion in this eighth-century B.C. statue discovered in Iraq. via