Faith
Stand Firm: Gospel Above All in Dark Places
Faith Facts
- Evangelist Ben Jack urges Christians to take the Gospel boldly into challenging environments without compromising its truth.
- He emphasizes knowing the Gospel deeply so that believers can influence culture rather than be swayed by it.
- Jack calls believers to honor tradition but warns not to let it prevent reaching the lost in unexpected places.
Evangelist Ben Jack stresses the importance of bringing the message of Jesus into places that desperately need hope, reminding us to remain true to the Gospel without watering it down.
Jack’s experience as a missionary in UK nightclubs taught him that knowing and living the Gospel is essential for Christians working in environments that challenge their faith.
“If we don’t know the Gospel deeply, richly and above everything else, when we go into the world to engage culturally it is culture that will evangelise us, rather than we who will evangelise into the culture,” he said.
He warned that good intentions can be undermined when Christians change the Gospel in their efforts to fit cultural expectations, losing the core message people truly need.
Jack urged that meeting practical needs should never take precedence over sharing the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Before we know it, we do what Paul warned us against in Galatians and we either add something to the Gospel that shouldn’t be there or, more likely, we take something away from the Gospel and we turn it into no Gospel at all – and there is no point to no Gospel at all.”
Jack encouraged believers to trust that the Gospel is always enough, and to use culture wisely as a tool for outreach while being anchored in faith.
Tradition, while valuable, should not stop Christians from faithfully reaching the world’s most neglected corners.
“If we get too trapped into our traditional ways of doing things, we will never go into the nightclub spaces because we will think ‘no, no, we mustn’t do that, we can’t do that, our tradition dictates that that is not a place for us to go and be’.”
He concluded by challenging Christians to remain rooted in the Gospel above all.
He urged them to be willing to step beyond comfort to be a faithful light in dark places.
Stand strong in your faith, let God’s Word be your guide, and let the true message of Jesus Christ shine wherever you go.
Remain vigilant not to let anything take away from or add to the Gospel, trusting in its power to transform lives for God’s glory.
Faith Facts
- The Lausanne Movement’s LIGHT research division is exploring how artificial intelligence affects the work of fulfilling the Great Commission.
- The LIGHT Briefing calls the Church to ensure AI is used with discernment, prioritizing Christ-centered mission and authentic human relationships.
- Researchers emphasize biblical values by offering an ethical framework that keeps technology aligned with justice, truth, mercy, and love.
Christian leaders are seeking wisdom as artificial intelligence transforms communication, outreach, and discipleship. The Lausanne Movement urges the Church to govern new technologies by faith and grounding in Scripture.
The church is encouraged to reject both fear and misplaced optimism, choosing instead to prayerfully consider how AI can support—never replace—God’s call to spread the Gospel.
“AI is neither savior nor threat in itself. Rather, its value depends on how it is discerned, governed, and deployed by God’s people.”
Believers are challenged to model transparency, fairness, and accountability while recognizing that digital tools can never replace Spirit-led, personal gospel witness.
“The gospel remains unchanged. Biblical commands transcend technological innovation and demand faithful proclamation, regardless of medium.”
It remains vital that evangelism expresses Christ’s love through genuine presence, as only human ambassadors can fulfill the Great Commission’s relational call.
“While AI may augment, it must always serve, not supplant, the spirit-filled human herald in proclaiming the good news and fulfilling the Great Commission.”
The church must move forward with courage and prayer, trusting God’s mission will not falter in the digital age.
Faith Facts
- The World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed deep concern about violence and unrest following Tanzania’s recent election.
- Key opposition leaders faced arrest and exclusion from the election, raising questions about fairness and transparency.
- The WCC called for an investigation into the violence and urged protection of human rights and accountability.
Christian leaders emphasized the sanctity of human life, highlighting that every life is a gift from God and must be honored, even amid political turmoil. They denounced the use of lethal force against citizens standing for peaceful assembly and free expression.
Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC General Secretary, declared,
“Reports of widespread protests, excessive use of force by security agencies, and numerous civilian casualties are deeply distressing and call for urgent moral reflection and accountability.”
He further stated,
“The sanctity of human life — a gift from God — must be protected at all times, and no political process should ever justify the shedding of innocent blood.”
The WCC stands in solidarity with the people of Tanzania, supporting faith-driven calls for peace, dialogue, and justice, and affirming the vital contributions of Christian organizations in seeking reconciliation.
Faithful believers are called to uphold Christian values by praying for Tanzania and advocating for truth, accountability, and protection of freedoms guaranteed by God.
Faith Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Kim Davis’s petition, leaving the 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage in place.
- Kim Davis was previously jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing her Christian convictions.
- Liberty Counsel continues to support Davis, emphasizing the need to protect religious liberty for public officials.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges keeps the national legalization of same-sex marriage unchanged. The decision also leaves in place a ruling requiring Kim Davis to pay substantial legal fees related to her stand for biblical marriage.
“This cannot be right because government officials do not shed their constitutional rights upon election,” stated Mat Staver, Liberty Counsel Chairman.
Believers must remain vigilant, standing for religious freedom and biblical principles in the public square. Our faith calls us to uphold God’s design for marriage while advocating for the rights of Christians to live out their convictions.
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