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2013

2013. Now if we are children, then we are heirs — . I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. if indeed we share in his sufferings. that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17,18.

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2013

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  1. 2013

  2. Now if we are children, then we are heirs — I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ if indeed we share in his sufferings that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17,18

  3. China Iran

  4. In December 2010, Chinese authorities launched a crackdown on unregistered house churches. China Iran Population: Population: 1,336,718,000 Christian: 7.3% Christian: Many cannot register with the government. Others refuse. The government says there are 28.6 million Christians in China. More Christians have been and continue to be detained in China than in any other country in the world. Actual numbers are between 80 and 130 million.

  5. Christians in China face arrests, heavy fines, forced closures, and the destruction of their church buildings. Such persecution is only evidence of the government’s fear of the church. The very persecution meant to destroy the Church has instead served only to purify her.

  6. Pray for us

  7. China Iran

  8. Population: 77,891,200 Muslim: 98.6% China Iran Persecution has been intensifying since 2005. Christian: 0.51% Christians from Muslim backgrounds are especially singled out. Crackdowns on house churches has led to the arrest, interrogation, and beating of hundreds. Iran is an Islamic state. Its legal system is Shariah law. Almost all Christian activity is illegal.

  9. On May 21, security authorities arrested a pastor of Tehran’s largest persian-speaking church in the middle of a worship service. Two days later, pressure from security forces effectively shut down the church.

  10. Pray for us

  11. China Iran

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