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No One Expected This

Written by Peter Youngren on December 16, 2009

Islam for a 1000 years

When I blogged two days ago I left you at the conclusion of the second evening service. As you recall we started with a very small attendance, 2-3000 only. The muslim authorities had spread the word that our Campaign was cancelled, and the leaders of the mosque had warned their people not to attend. By the second service the attendance had tripled. In each service, virtually 100% wanted to receive the new birth, provided by Jesus’ death and resurrection. The turning point that saved our Gospel Festival occurred one hour before the first service when I met with 31 imams, Islamic scholars and politicians. The agreed to the Festival, and we agreed to not have service on Friday, the muslim day or worship. It was felt our Gospel Campaign would disrupt and distract the meetings in the mosque.

By now we are in the fifth day, and the area is being shaken. Islam has been here for 1000 years, and no Gospel outreach like this has ever been held in the Ikara region. The attendance has multiplied several times again, and many outstanding healings are happening. No one, not the politicians, or the few Christians, expected a response like this. When I lead in the prayer of repentance and faith in Christ it sounds like a mighty thunder of many thousands of voices. I can’t wait for our meeting tonight.

Two days ago I visited some local villages. The people live in mud huts with grass roof. Even in the town most houses are built with mud, but they have metal roofs. The villagers received us warmly, and I think you will enjoy the documentary I produced there(to be shown in January). The people, especially in the villages, practice a form of Islam mixed with spirit and ancestral worship.

Africa has large cities, but the majority still live in small villages. That’s why our Pastors Seminars are so important, as we mobilize believers to reach everyone. Thanks for your participation in prayer and giving.


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Wynne Goss
~ Wales, UK

Peter, Gwen & I are thrilled to receive the newsletters and hear the great news from your crusades and we pray the power of God will increase and leave a deposit of faith in Jesus in many tens of thousands of the people and the area never be the same again. Bless you and the team for all you’re doing. Long to see you. Wynne

vanessa
~ toronto

I speak protection and favour of God to you and the holl team!
God Bless You.

June
~ Ontario

The wonderful works of God!  He who is mighty to save!

Apostle Youngren, I’m so glad that God has raised you up, that you have answered His call, and you continue to be not afraid.  I am praying that the Lord continues to break down the barriers; you continue to pull down the strongholds; and that I find effective ways to help in this work.

I was talking to a young pastor recently and he commented that he has decided to cross-over.  As far as I know, he preaches Christ, and Him crucified; so I was wondering, ‘cross-over to what?’  He went on to explain that he is making personal efforts to see to it that all “faiths” worship together freely.  I have been thinking about his words on and off since then, and just this morning I had a thought:

Christ is very doctrine-specific.  In Christianity there are many denominations because people stray from the ordinances that Christ laid down for His Church.  This will always and eventually prove unfruitful, because God did not leave it to any man to lay the foundation of the Church.  He did that Himself; Jesus Christ being the Chief Cornerstone.  And no one can lay any other foundation.  Paul instructs (warns)  that we must be careful how we build, because when Christ returns, our works will be tried, and if they are not worthy of the foundation, then they will be burned (destroyed).  We will get no reward for such type of works.  Jesus said that heaven and earth will pass away before one jot or one tittle of His word pass away.  So you can clearly see the futility of those who foolishly try to form new doctrines for the Church and its operations.

So based on the young pastor’s words:  In ‘crossing-over’ what doctrine of Christ, God, salvation, righteousness, holy Christian living will be upheld?  For, these are the aspects of faith upon which falsehood forms different doctrines, and thus denominations.  Christ has one doctrine; and it is safe to say, one denomination; and one faith. Breaking down barriers of denominations and contrary doctrines is very noble, but if the statues being upheld are contrary to Christ’s, then it is destined for destruction, by Christ Himself. 

I rejoice to hear that Pastor Youngren presents the gospel of Christ, and allows believers from other religions to come to Christ, and His doctrine of salvation.  Pastor Youngren does not compromise the truth, and faith in Christ; although he is Christ-like enough not to despise nor disrespect the other religions.  To respect the people of other religions does not mean that you “crossover.”  It means that you stand on the word of God and declare the truth in love, so that those who are to be saved will find life.  To affirm everyone just because they believe in “God” is irresponsible.  This did not Jesus.  That was why His major dissenters were the religious leaders of his day.  Once you are in Christ, all men must come to you for salvation.  You do not compromise your faith in Christ, by down-playing the absolute necessity of accepting Christ as the only way to salvation from eternal damnation.

Now, if all the denominations involved in this “crossing-over” process are considered to be “Christian”, what is the need for crossing-over then?  What is the name of the new doctrine being formed to convince men that it does not matter what you believe, or how you worship, as long as you call it Christianity?  Just as how the Bible says, not everyone that is called Jew is a Jew; then not everyone that is called Christian is a Christian.  When it comes down to it, what you’re called is secondary to who you are in Christ.  Be careful how you build, because when your work is tried by fire, it will burn if it was not of God by faith in Christ Jesus, our only Lord and Saviour.

May God bless You all…

Daniel Sugiarto
~ Yogyakarta, Indonesia

well, i do know the feeling, scary but…..fun
i wish i was there
keep on resting guys!

Louise Yee
~ Moose Jaw

Dear Peter,
I’m so excited for the Good News of the wonderful response to Jesus!
This is so amazing, more than we could ever dream of isn’t it!  The Lord bless and strengthen you and the team you are working with.  The Kingdom of Heaven rejoices to see so many brought into relationship with the King of Kings!  I can feel Jesus joy is so full at so many more coming into relationship with Him and heaven being filled up with more people He loves and gave His life for.
Bless You! 
Louise & Ark Yee

Aaron Bagwell
~ Denver, Colorado - USA

Pastor Peter…You’re my hero:)  What an inspiration you always are as you are obedient to where God sends you and see the manifestation of His spirit on the earth.  Praise God for all the salvations and healings for great revival in more parts of the world that seemingly are “closed” to the Gospel.  You are pioneering things that my generation will pick up and continue to gather the harvest…
THANK YOU!

Samuel Buliher Nababan
~ Indonesia

Dear Peter,
My wife, Genelin and I very glad to see how God courageous you to preach Jesus among people whom their religion reject gosple. As I ever been with you at Balikpan. We hope dan pray may God anoint you and do more the great things for Jesus. God bless you brother

Alloice Okuku
~ Kenya

I have to thank our good God for the wonders He is doing

PPGEP
~ Indonesia

Jesus, i pray for president barack, pope benedict, i pray for pastor peter, and all the pastors in the missions, bless them abundantly, prepare for all of us christians a heaven that you promise to all of us. You are our purpose, heal us all to your name well. Jesus we love you from now and forever more. Haleluya, and give us peace everyday. Amen

Gary and Josephine Harker
~ Halifax Nova Scotia

for the work you are doing you are always in our prayer. always

anees
~ pakistan,karachi.

it is wonderfull news. god help you in ikara. i pray to god, god give you power to save these muslim peoples my pray to god change very muslims.
please countinue fight to world. please remember me on your prayers.

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