Faith
Bishop Calls Indian Church Back to First Love
Faith Facts
- Bishop P.K. Samantaroy urged believers at AICOCIM in New Delhi to renew their commitment to Christ and embrace the mission field outside the church’s walls.
- He called for a return to Biblical foundations, highlighting the need for strong discipleship and bold evangelism modeled by figures like Sadhu Sundar Singh and William Carey.
- Samantaroy warned against empty rituals and commodification of faith, calling every Christian to actively share the Gospel and love all neighbors as children of God.
Bishop P.K. Samantaroy addressed Christian delegates in New Delhi, expressing gratitude to God for the Church’s growth, yet lamenting missed opportunities to transform society for Christ. Reflecting on Pentecost, he urged the Church to move beyond comfort, spreading the Good News to all people as true witnesses in love and humility.
“The church does not exist for itself,” he said. “We do not come to the church to remain in the church but to go out. That is the very basic purpose of being a Christian.”
He warned against shallow foundations, noting that without deep discipleship and faith formation from childhood, believers may falter in trials. Bishop Samantaroy called for lives that daily reflect God’s glory and reconciliation, emphasizing genuine relationships with fellow citizens and persistent love in action.
Looking to Christian forerunners, he pointed to Sadhu Sundar Singh’s sacrificial choice of the Gospel over earthly riches and William Carey’s lifelong dedication to serving and uplifting India through education and Scripture translation.
“If you find a pearl, you sell everything else to make it your own,” he said, quoting the gospel to reveal true spiritual treasure found in Christ and His mission.
Bishop Samantaroy cautioned that the Church in India risks losing its “first love” by replacing true faith with commercialized rituals and superficial comforts.
“My heart pains when I see this,” he said. “We are still feeding people with milk, not with solid food.”
He insisted every Christian be an evangelist, ending delegation of Gospel witness, explaining that each congregation’s faithfulness depends on its missional action and sacrificial love.
“Love knows no bounds,” he said.
Let us remain steadfast in faith, push back against worldly compromises, and boldly share Christ’s love with our neighbors, seeking revival in our own hearts and in our nation.
Faith Facts
- Jordan Shipley called on the Lord during a life-threatening accident that left over 20% of his body with third-degree burns.
- More than eight months later, the former NFL wide receiver described his recovery as a miracle.
- Shipley publicly credits his faith in God for sustaining him through the ordeal.
Former NFL wide receiver Jordan Shipley is sharing a powerful testimony of survival and faith. More than eight months ago, Shipley endured a devastating accident on his Texas ranch that left him with third-degree burns across more than 20 percent of his body.
In the midst of the crisis, Shipley says he turned to God with desperate prayers for help. He now describes his recovery as nothing short of miraculous.
“I desperately called on the Lord for help during the life-threatening ordeal and experienced a ‘miracle.'”
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Faith Facts
- Dr Michael Tang relocated from London to Yorkshire to serve rural believers after observing urban church trends.
- Smaller rural churches often rely on older faithful members who continue to uphold traditional worship and community.
- The focus on headline-grabbing urban growth can overlook the steady witness of countryside congregations.
Big city churches full of young people are great, says Dr Michael Tang. But what about smaller rural ones, with their faithful older congregations?
After moving from London to Yorkshire, he’s learning to listen to the wisdom of age, not just the headline-grabbing reports of church growth.
“Big city churches full of young people are great, says Dr Michael Tang. But what about smaller rural ones, with their faithful older congregations?”
“After moving from London to Yorkshire, he’s learning to listen to the wisdom of age, not just the headline-grabbing reports of church growth.”
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Faith Facts
- Eric Metaxas emphasizes the biblical foundation of American self-government.
- Nathan Hale, executed by the British at age 21, exemplifies early American faithfulness and courage.
- Remembering heroic figures like Hale strengthens national resolve rooted in biblical truth.
Author Eric Metaxas recently spoke with The Christian Post about the urgent need to recall the biblical principles that shaped American self-government.
Metaxas pointed to the story of Nathan Hale, the 21-year-old patriot who was hanged by British forces 250 years ago this week, as a powerful example of sacrificial courage.
“We need to remember these heroic figures who laid down their lives for the cause of liberty,” he said.
The author stressed that such stories are not mere historical footnotes but living reminders of the Christian virtues that once defined the American experiment.
“Without these examples, we lose the moral imagination required to sustain freedom,” Metaxas added.
He urged believers and citizens alike to recover the memory of those who stood firm in faith and principle during the nation’s founding era.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
-
Self-Reliance1 year agoTrump’s Bold Move Uncovers Massive Social Security Fraud
-
Faith1 year agoNew Clues Emerge in Noah’s Ark Mystery
-
News2 years agoGovernor Walz’s Rhetoric Sparks National Controversy
-
News1 year agoMel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Title Announced
-
Family2 years agoTexas Lawmaker Targets Furries in Schools
-
Freedom2 years agoMaine Lawmaker Challenges Sports Fairness Controversy
-
Family1 year agoCanada’s Controversial Policy Sparks Ethical Debate
-
Faith10 months ago
Congress Hears Pleas for Nigerian Christians