IRAN: The Honor of Being Tortured

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🗓️ 6 July 2019

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

What questions would you expect from a Christian suffering in prison for their faith? When Dr. Hormoz Shariat from Iran Alive Ministries received a call from an imprisoned church leader in Iran, he expected hard questions about suffering and why God would allow it.

Instead, the Iranian man simply encouraged Hormoz. Imprisonment, and even torture, were an honor, this brother said, because he was suffering for Christ.

Persecution of Christians in Iran—especially converts from Islam—is different from other places. In most Islamic nations, persecution starts with the convert’s own family. But in Iran, Pastor Hormoz says, most people—including Muslims—have a favorable view of Christianity, and don’t take offense at family members following Christ.

Persecution in Iran is real, though, coming from the Islamic government that knows it has lost the hearts of the people—and is turning to violence to maintain power and control.

Listen and be encouraged by how the church in Iran is growing, with specific stories of Iranians who have left Islam behind to follow Jesus Christ. The challenge now, Hormoz tells us, is not evangelism. The challenge is to disciple the many new Christians in Iran and help them mature in their faith. He will share how Iran Alive is creating resources specifically for the Persian church. Finally, Hormoz will help us pray specifically for Christians inside Iran—and for government leaders as well.

You can connect directly with Iran Alive ministries by texting “Iran” to 74784.

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0:00.0	Dr. Hormos Charyat regularly shares Christ with the people of Iran and disciples those who are new to the faith.
0:08.8	You could call them baby Christians.
0:12.0	So you might think that Pastor Hormoz would support regime change in Iran.
0:17.2	You might guess that he's praying for an end to the Islamic government that's persecuting Christian believers.
0:24.0	I'm not full-heartedly praying for that because this suffering has brought many to Christ.
0:30.0	And if the government changes today, the Christianity will be weakened, not strengthened,
0:36.4	because all these babies will be distracted into the political arena.
0:41.1	Jesus never promised his followers an easy path.
0:47.0	In fact, he told his disciples that the world would hate them.
0:50.0	He sent them out as sheep among wolves. Jesus's words came true in the life of the
0:55.6	Apostles and they're still coming true today in the lives of his followers
0:59.5	around the world. Join host Todd Nettleton as we hear their inspiring stories and learn how we can help. Right now on the
1:06.4	Voice of the Martyrs radio network.
1:08.0	Welcome again to the Voice of the Martyrs Radio. My name is Todd Nettleton and we are in the studio today with Dr.
1:14.2	Hormose Charyat. He is the founder and the president of Iran Alive Ministries.
1:20.4	He is broadcasting by satellite television every single day into the nation of Iran.
1:27.0	Dr. Hormoose, welcome back to Voice of the Martyrs Radio.
1:31.0	It's always good to be here and share what the Lord is doing.
1:34.6	The Lord is doing amazing things in Iran and we're going to hear a little bit about that, but
1:40.4	let's talk first about persecution because persecution in Iran is a little different
1:46.6	than what we see in some of the other countries even some of the Islamic countries.
1:51.9	How is it different?
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