Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Three Reasons the Church in Iran is Growing

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Iran Open Hearts in a Closed Land

Mark Bradley

Authentic, 2007, 114 pp., ISBN 978-1-85078-770-9

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From David Mays book notes:

Mark Bradley gives a very concise and readable overview of the historical and current reasons Iran is so closed to the Gospel and why the hearts of the people are so open to Jesus.  The author also recommends a very attractive 30-day prayer guide for Iran.   See it at www.iran30.org

While the Iranian government is actively strangling the established churches, the underground churches are growing.  Its continued growth is likely for three reasons.  One, it is very secretive and hidden from authorities.  Two, the churches are very active and vibrant.  Most have never been in a church building, so Christianity grows up around the Scripture, spreads by relationships, and takes on natural cultural forms.  Three, new members recognize the urgency of telling others and take on a sense of ownership very quickly.

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1 comment:

Abu Daoud said...

This looks like a great book. I didn't find the review very helpful really, I mean, what exactly does the author talk about or say? What are the strengths and weaknesses of his approach? Hod did he research this topic?