Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus: The Ultimate Jesus Freaks (original 1999; edition 1999)

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You may think of martyrs as those who gave their lives for the faith in the early church. But today, Christians around the world continue to stand boldly for Christ despite ongoing persecution. These are their stories. � Pastor Han-Stabbed to death by North Korean agents for sharing the gospel with North Koreans in China � Jean-Pierre Werner and Rod� Groenewald-Killed in a Taliban attack on their home in Afghanistan � Fatima Al-Mutairi-Killed by her brother after becoming a Christian in Saudi Arabia � Habila-Survived being shot in the face by Boko Haram militants after refusing to renounce Christ Persecution has always accompanied followers of Jesus, who invited His followers to come and die. Some were jeered at, and their backs were cut open with whips. Others were chained in prisons. Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others were killed with the sword. Some went about wearing skins of sheep and goats, destitute and oppressed and mistreated. They were too good for this world, wandering over deserts and mountains, hiding in caves and holes in the ground. -Hebrews 11:36-38 Faithful Christians around the world are still suffering and dying for the name of Christ. Their stories inspire and encourage each of us to follow Christ, no matter the cost.… (more)

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Title:	Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus: The Ultimate Jesus Freaks
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Info:	Albury Pub (1999), 384 pages
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If you want to be challenged to live the Christian life in spite of those who would disagree with you, then read these stories of people who died for what they believe in. It will give one a whole new perspective on standing for what you believe in. I have to ask myself if I could be as strong as these people were, and pray that I too would take my stand for Jesus as these people did. It also causes me to pray for those in countries where the gospel is not allowed to be proclaimed freely. Be prepared to be challenged! (

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judyg54 | Jun 18, 2014 |

I think with a book like this, you can't help but compare yourself to the people in the book. It is part of the purpose of the book. I wonder about myself; whether I would have faith strong enough to die for it. Right now, I don't think I would. So it's interesting to me that all the people in this book have died or lived for there faith. Part of me wants to strive to be like them—living for my faith. Another part is confused.
I think this is a interesting book for most Christians to read because we all want to strive to be more faithful in life. If you are not Christian, I am not sure it will interest you. It might but I think it is a little strong for non-Christians. (

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lavenderagate | Aug 26, 2011 |

I thought it was a good read, loved the older stories about the original 12 (

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I love this book it help remind me of the freedom for believers when i want to wine about life

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Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus

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Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus

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The Ultimate Jesus Freaks

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all those who refused to deny Jesus.
Your faith was not in vain.

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She was 17 years old.

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You may think of martyrs as those who gave their lives for the faith in the early church. But today, Christians around the world continue to stand boldly for Christ despite ongoing persecution. These are their stories. � Pastor Han-Stabbed to death by North Korean agents for sharing the gospel with North Koreans in China � Jean-Pierre Werner and Rod� Groenewald-Killed in a Taliban attack on their home in Afghanistan � Fatima Al-Mutairi-Killed by her brother after becoming a Christian in Saudi Arabia � Habila-Survived being shot in the face by Boko Haram militants after refusing to renounce Christ Persecution has always accompanied followers of Jesus, who invited His followers to come and die. Some were jeered at, and their backs were cut open with whips. Others were chained in prisons. Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others were killed with the sword. Some went about wearing skins of sheep and goats, destitute and oppressed and mistreated. They were too good for this world, wandering over deserts and mountains, hiding in caves and holes in the ground. -Hebrews 11:36-38 Faithful Christians around the world are still suffering and dying for the name of Christ. Their stories inspire and encourage each of us to follow Christ, no matter the cost.

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There are more Christian martyrs today than there were in AD 100--in the days of the Roman Empire. Now in the twenty-first century, according to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, more than 150,000 Christians are martyred around the world every year. "Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering, but imagine that you are there with them." [Hebrews 13:3 CEV] Their stories must be told.

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