FAITH UNDER FIRE: Andrea Williams on Standing Strong in a World of Persecution

faith under fire standing strong in persecution Nov 01, 2024

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'This isn't so much a legal issue as a courage issue. Does the church see that this is where speaking the gospel is actually under attack...where we have self-censored?'

- Andrea Williams

In today's world, the pressure on Christians to abandon their faith, or at least hide it, is intensifying. Andrea Williams, a barrister and the CEO of Christian Concern, joined me on Under the Rug to discuss what Christian persecution looks like in the UK and beyond. Her insights are a call to arms for every believer, urging us to understand, prepare, and respond with courage.

Understanding the Battle

Andrea shared real cases currently in court where individuals are facing legal battles simply for living out their Christian beliefs. From medical professionals to educators, Christians are being marginalized and even silenced in nations like the UK - situations that may soon extend further into society if we remain unaware and unprepared.

Why We Need To Know Our Rights

Often, Christians don't know their rights, or they feel too intimidated to stand up. But as anti-Christian sentiment grows, ignorance is no longer an option. Andrea emphasizes the importance of education as our first defense - knowing the rights we have can empower us to stand firm in the face of opposition.

A Message to the Church

Andrea's words were a rallying cry not just for individual believers, but for church leaders, youth mentors, and Christian institutions everywhere. Her message? Now is the time to educate, prepare and arise. Churches must be a place of both refuge and readiness, equipping believers to face the world with steadfast and uncompromising faith.

Preparing for What's to Come

Andrea's perspective on the future hints at a world where Christian persecution may become the norm even in historically Christian nations. Yet, she encourages us to prepare not with fear but with confidence - knowing that we have the legal rights to stand and the biblical grounding to remain unshaken.

Ephesians 6:11 reminds us: 'Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.'

Together, we can heed the call. Let's be informed, be brave, and rise as the Church God has called us to be in this hour.

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