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Ben Sasse Finds Gospel Hope Amid Trials
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- Ben Sasse, facing terminal cancer, drew strength and comfort from the Gospel.
- He shared how his illness clarified his need for Jesus and exposed misplaced priorities.
- Scripture and the kindness of Christ have encouraged Sasse during deep suffering.
Ben Sasse, 53, reflected on the hope of the Gospel as he battles Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, relying on faith as he faces his mortality.
In a heartfelt interview, Sasse described how this trial has shifted his perspective on what truly matters in life.
He spoke openly about the clarity the illness brought, revealing the futility of self-justification and the sufficiency of Christ’s righteousness.
His suffering highlighted the deep need for a Savior and the emptiness of worldly pursuits.
“We’re all on the clock, but knowing that your death is impending sooner gives you an even greater ability to deny any of our righteous acts as righteous.”
Sasse emphasized how Scripture, from Genesis to Romans, reminds believers of humanity’s sinfulness and Christ’s redeeming work.
He expressed gratitude for the kindness of Jesus, who laid aside His privileges to restore fellowship with His people.
“The foolishness of our works are pretty apparent to you when you try to really look at the accounting of a life. Jesus did everything on the cross to fulfill the whole law. I fulfilled none of it. He fulfilled all of it.”
During the discussion, Michael Horton offered encouragement from passages such as Ephesians 2:6 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16, reminding that present suffering is overshadowed by the eternal glory promised in Christ.
“The ‘weight of glory’ Paul talks about is so great, it’s not even worth comparing the sufferings of this age and of our lives right now to that weight of glory that will appear in us.”
Sasse shared how his diagnosis and physical pain stripped away the idols he once clung to, teaching him to see temporal things as trivial compared to eternity.
He reflected on the importance of Sabbath rest and the blessing of having God remove distractions that keep one from true faith.
He also encouraged his children to treasure the Lord’s Day and lamented not prioritizing it more, recognizing it as a valuable defense against idolatry.
Even amid affliction, Sasse considered his suffering an opportunity for spiritual growth, drawing closer to Jesus and his family.
Sasse’s story is a testament to the sustaining power of the Gospel when worldly certainties fade.
May his faith inspire us to cling to Christ and trust God’s grace through every trial.
Faith Facts
- Vice President JD Vance led rally attendees in reciting the Lord’s Prayer when a woman collapsed nearby.
- The moment highlighted the continued presence of Christian faith in American public life and political gatherings.
- Vance personally left the stage to check on the woman after leading the prayer.
Vice President JD Vance paused a Nebraska campaign rally to lead the crowd in the Lord’s Prayer after a woman collapsed in the audience.
The incident took place during a live event where Vance addressed supporters and addressed policy issues.
“Pray as the Lord taught us to pray,” Vance said before leading the audience in the traditional prayer.
After finishing the prayer, Vance stepped down from the stage and made his way into the stands to personally check on the woman who had collapsed.
The spontaneous act of faith and compassion drew praise from attendees who witnessed the moment.
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Faith Facts
- Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox encourages believers to share their faith with confidence.
- Lennox stresses that evangelism is not reserved only for preachers, theologians, or those with extensive biblical knowledge.
- Every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ in daily life.
Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox is urging believers everywhere to share their faith with greater boldness and confidence. He reminds Christians that the call to witness is not limited to pastors or scholars but belongs to every follower of Christ.
“We’re all called to be witnesses,” Lennox declares. This simple truth challenges the idea that only trained experts can effectively share the gospel.
Professor Lennox emphasizes that evangelism is not about having every theological answer or delivering polished sermons. Instead, it is about living out and speaking the truth of Christ wherever God places His people.
His words come as a timely encouragement to Christians who may feel hesitant or unqualified to speak about their faith. Lennox points to the biblical calling that every believer is a witness, empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the hope within them.
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Faith Facts
- At least seven Christians were killed in a targeted attack on a Greek Orthodox funeral service in Jordan.
- The assault occurred at a church known for peaceful worship and interfaith coexistence in the region.
- The attack highlights the ongoing threat of Islamic extremism to Christian communities worldwide.
In a rare attack in a country known for peaceful inter-faith coexistence, suspected Islamic extremists attacked a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan on Friday (Oct. 23), shooting at least seven people to death and wounding 28 others, according to reports.
The violence interrupted a sacred time of mourning and remembrance, striking at the heart of a Christian community gathered in faith.
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