From my experience, however, a paralyzing, entrenched fear of man is often why pastors don’t teach Genesis as history. At ICR events I’m often asked, “What resources does ICR have to train Christians and church leaders to take the doctrine of creation seriously?” The question implies that inadequate education is what’s holding church leaders back from teaching Genesis 1–11 as real history. 1Ĭourageous Christians are needed today as much as ever.

All these Christians boldly walked by faith in the steps of the Lord Jesus, who had courageously set His face toward Jerusalem and the cross. Then in church history class at Moody Bible Institute, I read of many Christians who suffered persecution with courageous and forgiving faith.

I saw courage to do your duty in Combat! and quiet, principled courage portrayed in The Rifleman, as well as brave characters in other programs.Īfter I became a Christian during high school, the Bible told me of Jesus’ disciples courageously obeying God rather than men. Courage was a character trait I heard a lot about growing up, primarily from my dad but also teachers, and even on television.

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