Podcast appearances and mentions of John G Paton

Welcome to the China Compass Podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can find links to everything else we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. Summary: I begin by explaining my upcoming plans for the podcast, then talk about my travels and adventures in China 22 years ago this week. (3:08) Next, we drop in on the Millionaire Missionary in Cairo in January of 1913 (19:04) and on William Milne in Malacca on January 18 of both 1812 and 1820. (24:00) After discussing how to Pray for China (32:44), we look at the unfortunate trend of Chinese house church pastors being falsely accused of “fraud”. Finally, we end with a call to pray (51:05) for Vanuatu (former home of John G. Paton) as they recover from a recent earthquake and deal with an aggressive China. The Millionaire Missionary in Cairo (1913) (BordenofYale.com) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/crazy-colorful-cairo The Memoirs of William Milne (200th Anniversary Edition) (https://a.co/d/bALLtAf) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/on-this-day-from-the-journals-of All about Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) Chinese Pastors Accused of Fraud https://chinapartnership.org/blog/2025/01/joint-statement-against-persecution-on-charges-of-fraud/ https://chinapartnership.org/blog/2022/12/accused-of-fraud/ Vanuatu Earthquake https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/539227/vanuatu-one-month-on-aftershocks-a-no-go-zone-and-anxiety https://apnews.com/article/vanuatu-earthquake-pacific-ocean-port-vila-magnitude-85f483b151f928cc25175038c33fb6d1 Tears for Tanna The Perseverance of John G. Paton and the Transformation of Tanna www.JohnGPaton.com If you enjoy this podcast, follow or subscribe on Spotify or Apple or right here on PubTV. You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina dot us. And don’t forget to check out everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us.

Welcome to the China Compass Podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can find links to everything else we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. Summary: I begin by explaining my upcoming plans for the podcast, then talk about my travels and adventures in China 22 years ago this week. (3:08) Next, we drop in on the Millionaire Missionary in Cairo in January of 1913 (19:04) and on William Milne in Malacca on January 18 of both 1812 and 1820. (24:00) After discussing how to Pray for China (32:44), we look at the unfortunate trend of Chinese house church pastors being falsely accused of “fraud”. Finally, we end with a call to pray (51:05) for Vanuatu (former home of John G. Paton) as they recover from a recent earthquake and deal with an aggressive China. The Millionaire Missionary in Cairo (1913) (BordenofYale.com) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/crazy-colorful-cairo The Memoirs of William Milne (200th Anniversary Edition) (https://a.co/d/bALLtAf) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/on-this-day-from-the-journals-of All about Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) Chinese Pastors Accused of Fraud https://chinapartnership.org/blog/2025/01/joint-statement-against-persecution-on-charges-of-fraud/ https://chinapartnership.org/blog/2022/12/accused-of-fraud/ Vanuatu Earthquake https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/539227/vanuatu-one-month-on-aftershocks-a-no-go-zone-and-anxiety https://apnews.com/article/vanuatu-earthquake-pacific-ocean-port-vila-magnitude-85f483b151f928cc25175038c33fb6d1 Tears for Tanna The Perseverance of John G. Paton and the Transformation of Tanna www.JohnGPaton.com If you enjoy this podcast, follow or subscribe on Spotify or Apple or right here on PubTV. You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina dot us. And don’t forget to check out everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us.

Signs & GloryTitle: What does it mean to follow Jesus?Scripture: John 1:35-51Genesis 28:11-12; 2 Kings 6:14-17; Hebrews 1:14Lean a tall ladder against the back wall on the stage. Or set it up as an A-frame closer to the front.Bottom line: Following Jesus is humbling ourselves and apprenticing to lead people to Jesus as part of a supernatural way of life.1. INTRODUCTION2. CONTEXT3. SERMON OUTLINE4. CONCLUSION5. NOTES6. OUTLINES7. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER 8. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS9. MAIN REFERENCES USEDMy opening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTIONWelcome 2025! Apparently, I'll be learning more new things in 2025. We've been homeowners for at least 25 years and I learned something new about owning a home this weekend. We had our house re-roofed recently and I learned that when that happens, a lot of debris rains down onto the things you have stored in the attic! So I learned something new!We talk a lot about following Jesus here at Grace. And it's tempting to think that once you hear a sermon or two on that you're good to move on. But the Bible revisits it quite a lot. And since we're preaching through the Bible, we will repeat that a lot too. But here's the thing: Every topic you could choose to hear a sermon on relies heavily on understanding what it means to follow Jesus. Well John is going to go there with us today. Both John's, in fact. So here we go!CONTEXTThis series is called Signs & Glory. Zooming out, this book of the Bible by John the Apostle or Disciple is written that we might believe that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God and that by believing have life in his name. That's the point of this gospel account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.Zooming in further, we see this gospel account divided into 2 major sections. The first 12 chapters will show us the 7 signs of belief along with many others truths that illustrate and justify the teachings of Jesus. Chapters 13-20 will show us the glory of God on full display. We'll see the light, life and love of God through his divine AND human son, Jesus of Nazareth during the last week of his life.In John 1:19-2:12, the apostle John begins his gospel narrative like the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark & Luke) do: Beginning with John the Baptist. This chunk of scripture covers Jesus' first week of public ministry. It skips his actual baptism, though he implies it. It also skips his 40 days being tempted by Satan in the wilderness. John assumes his readers already know about this and, even if they don't, it's well covered in the synoptic gospels already. He's moving on so he can focus on the themes he feels led to focus on.6 of the 7 days are mentioned so we'll point those out along the way. Verse 19 is day 1 of his first week.The first 12 chapters of John are about the Signs of the Messiah. After that, John's focus is on the Glory of the Messiah. SERMON What does following Jesus mean/look like?- Learning/apprenticing (Disciple) - Information vs - Transformation- Going (Evangelist-->Apostle) - Most of disciples were brought to Jesus by a disciple of Jesus - Start with those closest to you- Leading Others #LOTDTS - Jesus modeled this from the beginning - This isn't about gifting--this is about obedience- Living/experiencing Supernatural life - Story 1 - Story 2- Lord's Supper tie-inCONCLUSION"ON A DARK NIGHT about a hundred years ago a Scottish missionary couple found themselves surrounded by cannibals intent on taking their lives. On that terror-filled night the couple fell to their knees and prayed that God would protect them. It was a horrible time. Intermittent with their prayers, the missionaries heard the cries of the savages and imagined them coming through the door to take their lives. As the sun began to rise, to their astonishment they found that the natives were retreating into the forest. The missionaries were absolutely amazed and filled with joy. Their hearts soared to God. It was a day of rejoicing!The couple bravely continued their work. A year later the chieftain of that tribe was saved. As the missionary spoke with him, he remembered the horror of that night and asked the chieftain why he and his men had not killed them.The chieftain replied in surprise, "Who were all those men who were with you?" The missionary answered, "There were no men with us. It was just my wife and myself." The chieftain began to argue with him, saying, "There were hundreds of tall men in shining garments with drawn swords circling about your house, so we could not attack you."That story, recorded in Billy Graham's book Angels, is one of the greatest stories in missionary history. The missionary was the almost legendary John G. Paton of the New Hebrides. What a glorious story for the church — a story not often repeated or experienced, yet one that does have contemporary parallels.""Another vivid story was shared with me by a respectable Southern California pastor's wife. One evening she was driving down the Santa Ana Freeway, which is always busy. As she drove down that freeway, somehow the car door opened, and her four-year-old child tumbled out onto the freeway amidst the high-speed traffic. With her heart pounding and with horrible expectations, she pulled her car to a screeching stop and ran frantically back along the freeway. But she did not expect to see what she saw. Her child was sitting up in the fast lane of the freeway amidst the glare of headlights, his only injuries a few abrasions. The first words that came out of his mouth were, "Mommy, Mommy, I saw Jesus put up his hands and stop the cars!" Was that a child's imagination? Possibly. None of the drivers saw anyone. They just managed to stop their cars and miss him. The boy had been raised in a pious home, so perhaps he was just parroting what he had heard others say. On the other hand, it may indeed have been angelic intervention, considering the incredible danger in that unusual situation."Both from Kent Hughes commentary, pp. 51-52Bottom line: Following Jesus is humbling ourselves and apprenticing to lead people to Jesus as part of a supernatural way of life.What about you?Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬InvitationHow do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: 1. What is God saying to me right now?2. What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTESOUTLINESOutline from Willmington's Outline Bible OUTLINE JOHN 1John begins his Gospel by talking about the deity of Christ, then describes the ministry of John the Baptist. Jesus is baptized and calls his first disciples.I. FACTS CONCERNING THE PREINCARNATE CHRIST (1:1-5) A. His relationship to the Father (1:1-2) 1. Christ's eternality is declared (1:1a, 2): He already existed in the beginning. 2. Christ's deity is declared (1:b): He is God. B. His relationship to the world (1:3-5) 1. He is the sole creator (1:3): Nothing exists that he didn't make. 2. He is light and life (1:4-5): His life gives light to everyone, and the darkness cannot extinguish it.II. FACTS CONCERNING THE INCARNATE CHRIST (1:6-51) A. The miracle (1:14): God became human and lived on earth among us. B. The mission (1:10-13): He came to save sinners. 1. Some rejected him (1:10-11): The world and even the people in his own country did not understand him. 2. Some received him (1:12-13): Those who believed him became children of God. C. The men (1:6-9, 15-51) 1. Christ's faithful forerunner (1:6-9, 15-34) a. John the Baptist and the crowds (1:6-9, 15-18): John makes three key statements to the people. (1) He is to serve as a witness to Christ (1:6-9). (2) Christ is greater than John or Moses (1:15-17). b. John the Baptist and the critics (1:19-28): John speaks to the Pharisees who are sent to cross-examine him. (1) John says that he is not the Messiah (1:19-20). (2) John says that he is not Elijah (1:21). (3) John says that he has been sent to prepare the way for the Lord (1:22-28). c. John the Baptist and the Christ (1:29-34) (1) He introduces the Savior (1:29-31). (2) He baptizes the Savior (1:32-34). 2. Christ's first five followers (1:35-51) a. Andrew and John the apostle (1:35-39) b. Peter (1:40-42) c. Philip (1:43) d. Nathanael (1:44-51)QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER1. What do I want them to know? 2. Why do I want them to know it?3. What do I want them to do?4. Why do I want them to do it?5. How do they do this?DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/1. Read the passage together.2. Retell the story in your own words.3. Discovery the story 1. What does this story tell me about God? 2. What does this story tell me about people? 3. If this is really true, what should I do?4. What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)5. What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)6. Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions (by Jeff Vanderstelt): Based on this passage:1. Who is God?2. What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?3. Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)4. What do I do? (In light of who I am)5. How do I do it?Final Questions (Write this down)- What is God saying to you right now? - What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED---“John,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in John, by Matt Carter & Josh Wredberg“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.com“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)Claude.aiChatGPT 3.5

In this episode, Chad Vegas, founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Church and founding board chairman of Radius International, joins us to discuss the extraordinary life and ministry of John G. Paton, a nineteenth-century missionary to the New Hebrides. Drawing from his experience contributing to a docuseries on global missions, Chad reflects on Paton's unwavering faith, theological convictions, and perseverance in the face of immense challenges, including tribal conflicts and personal loss. Together, we explore the spiritual and cultural context of the New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu), the lessons Paton's life offers for modern missionaries, and the role of local churches in supporting mission work today. We also discuss the importance of heavenly-mindedness, the grace of God made perfect in weakness, and practical ways listeners can get involved in the Great Commission. Whether you're passionate about missions or looking for inspiration to deepen your faith, this episode offers rich insights into the transformative power of the gospel and its call to every believer. 00:00:00 Sponsor: Five More Talents 00:01:35 Introduction 00:03:58 New Books from Reformed Forum 00:07:47 Christmas Extravaganza (12/20/2024) 00:10:40 Radius International, Missionary, and Resources on Missions 00:18:42 Missions and Theology 00:20:32 Escaping a Small-Minded Mindset Regarding Missions 00:25:55 Missions and the Family 00:33:36 John G. Paton's Story 00:39:38 The Testimony of an "Elephant" Church 00:41:22 The Islands and the People Paton Served 00:46:19 Heavenly-Mindedness and God's Grace Made Perfect in Weakness 00:52:39 Obstacles to Going into the Field 00:57:41 Supporting Missions 01:05:38 Next Steps for Getting Involved 01:11:15 The Work of the Great Commission Is Everywhere 01:18:53 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 885 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc885)

In this episode, Chad Vegas, founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Church and founding board chairman of Radius International, joins us to discuss the extraordinary life and ministry of John G. Paton, […]

Today, we discuss the tragic deaths of Davy and Natalie Lloyd and Jude Montis — missionaries who were fatally shot in a gang killing — as well as the controversy sparked by their deaths. Why were they in Haiti? Should they have been there? Why do some people think they shouldn't have? Plus, Russell Brand shares an update one month after his conversion to Christianity. Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/ --- Timecodes: (00:45) Intro (01:34) Missionaries in Haiti killed (22:00) Criticism of the Lloyds & goodness of Christianity (29:55) Stats on Christianity in Haiti (33:08) History of faith in Haiti  (42:43) Missionaries are "politically incorrect" (51:45) Story of John G. Paton (01:02:01) Russell Brand Update --- Today's Sponsors: A'del — try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! Jase Medical — get up to a year's worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". NetSuite — gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to NetSuite.com/ALLIE to get your one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. --- Links: AID FOR HAITI: "History of Christianity and Missions in Haiti" https://www.aidforhaiti.org/stories/history-of-christianity-and-missions-in-haiti --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 968 | Olivia Rodrigo Goes Full Moloch https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000649238685 Ep 994 | Russell Brand: Christian or New Ager? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-994-russell-brand-christian-or-new-ager/id1359249098?i=1000654094188 Ep 939 | Russell Brand's Jesus Journey & the State of the Race https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000642825933 Ep 1009 | Willie Robertson on Sharing the Gospel | Guest: Willie Robertson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000642825933 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to today’s bonus episode of the China Compass Podcast! Happy 200th Birthday to John G. Paton! Tears for Tanna: The Perseverance of John G. Paton and the Transformation of Tanna The autobiography of the “King of the Cannibals” who lost everything but his life during his first few years on the forsaken island of Tanna. I reformatted and edited this classic book, which was officially released on May 24, 2024, John G. Paton’s 200th birthday. JohnGPaton.com In this episode, I discuss the following and more... John Paton vs Hudson Taylor My first exposure to Paton's story How I came to republish Paton's original autobiography *Special thanks to Toby Sumpter for his talk on John G. Paton at the Christ Church Missions Conference (Download on the ChristKirk App), and for writing the Foreword to Tears for Tanna.

Welcome to today’s bonus episode of the China Compass Podcast! Happy 200th Birthday to John G. Paton! Tears for Tanna: The Perseverance of John G. Paton and the Transformation of Tanna The autobiography of the “King of the Cannibals” who lost everything but his life during his first few years on the forsaken island of Tanna. I reformatted and edited this classic book, which was officially released on May 24, 2024, John G. Paton’s 200th birthday. JohnGPaton.com In this episode, I discuss the following and more... John Paton vs Hudson Taylor My first exposure to Paton's story How I came to republish Paton's original autobiography *Special thanks to Toby Sumpter for his talk on John G. Paton at the Christ Church Missions Conference (Download on the ChristKirk App), and for writing the Foreword to Tears for Tanna.

Hello and welcome to episode 77 of the Giants of the Faith podcast. My name is Robert Daniels and I am the host of this show where we look back at Christians from the past that have made an impact for the kingdom of God. Today we're looking at the life of Scottish missionary John Paton.RESOURCESLigonier: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/missionary-john-patonAll Nations Interational: https://allnations.international/blog/the-story-of-john-paton-whose-god-made-rain-come-from-the-earthWholesome Words: https://www.wholesomewords.org/missions/biopaton2.html

Recorded 04/28/2024: Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message from Acts 18:1-17 on the importance of the presence of Christ with His people. We can be encouraged to know the Lord Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us. By examining Acts 18:1-17, we are reminded, because Christ is with us...   I. Be About the Lord's Business II. We Are Never Alone III. Keep Being Faithful and Plant Gospel Seeds.   Here is the link to the bio of John G. Paton, Missionary to the once cannibals of the Island of Tanna. John G. Paton Apostle of Christ - Missionary Biographies - Worldwide Missions (wholesomewords.org)

Today, we discuss Alabama's new bill designed to protect IVF providers from facing legal consequences over the destruction of human embryos. How does this square with a pro-life Republican stance? Plus, we briefly dive back into the "trad wife" debate, and highlight the pros of the trad life aesthetic, as well as the dangers of taking it too far. We explain why biblical womanhood does not require being a part of the "trad" aesthetic and why portraying biblical womanhood as an aesthetic is so twisted. We also cover a crazy story arguing that cannibalism should be... destigmatized? We explain why this is so backwards and why Christianity has the answers to barbaric practices like this. --- Timecodes: (00:40) Introduction & SEL recap (09:40) New Alabama IVF bill (19:48) The ‘trad' trend (34:22) Examples of trad trend (43:00) Being a Biblical wife (46:00) Cannibalism's comeback? --- Today's Sponsors: Magic Spoon — get your next delicious bowl of high-protein cereal at magicspoon.com/RELATABLE! Be sure to use promo code RELATABLE at checkout to save five dollars off your order! Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. Help us reach Blaze's goal of 70,000 ultrasounds in 2023! Focus on the Family — The new podcast, "Practice Makes Parent" brings you real, practical, and biblical advice. Tune in every Wednesday on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform.  --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 963 | The Dangers of Gentle Parenting, Self, & Empathy | Guest: Abigail Shrier https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-963-the-dangers-of-gentle-parenting-sel-empathy/id1359249098?i=1000648254377 Ep 931 | Out: Trad Trend, In: Biblical Womanhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000641222336 --- Links: NY Post: "TikTok ruined my husband of 12 years — now he wants a ‘tradwife' and we're getting divorced" https://nypost.com/2023/12/20/lifestyle/tiktok-ruined-my-husband-now-he-wants-a-tradwife/ New Scientist: "Is it time for a more subtle view on the ultimate taboo: cannibalism?" https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26134783-600-is-it-time-for-a-more-subtle-view-on-the-ultimate-taboo-cannibalism/ Desiring God: "You Will Be Eaten by Cannibals! Lessons From the Life of John G. Paton" https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/you-will-be-eaten-by-cannibals-lessons-from-the-life-of-john-g-paton --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They guys are joined by Missionary Ben to talk about John G. Paton and his perseverance on the island of Tanna. B.F. Westen (Ben) was deported from China in 2018 after serving as a missionary for fifteen years in Gansu Province. His passion is to help Christians pray more strategically for China (PrayforChina.us), while also helping to mobilize a new generation of missionaries from both Latin America and the English speaking world (PrayGiveGo.us). He has blogged on missions since 2006 (chinacall.substack.com) and tweeted (mostly to himself) since 2009 (@chinaadventures). One of his early articles (My Burden For The Truly Unreached) was featured in a well-known John Piper sermon (Holy Ambition: Paul’s and Yours). He is the editor of a new edition of the classic biography of millionaire missionary William Borden (BordenofYale.com - Jan 1, 2024), who shared his burden for China’s Gansu Province. He is currently working on numerous writing projects, including a reboot of his first book, Unbeaten, about being arrested, interrogated, and deported from China (Unbeaten.vip). And last but not least, a book about the perseverance of John G. Paton on the island of Tanna, which he hopes to release on the 200th Anniversary of Paton's birth: May 24, 2024 (JohnGPaton.com). Sign up for The FLF Conference 2024 (Prodigal America) https://flfnetwork.com/prodigal-america/ Missions Conference 2024 at Christ Church https://www.christkirk.com/missions-2024/

They guys are joined by Missionary Ben to talk about John G. Paton and his perseverance on the island of Tanna. B.F. Westen (Ben) was deported from China in 2018 after serving as a missionary for fifteen years in Gansu Province. His passion is to help Christians pray more strategically for China (PrayforChina.us), while also helping to mobilize a new generation of missionaries from both Latin America and the English speaking world (PrayGiveGo.us). He has blogged on missions since 2006 (chinacall.substack.com) and tweeted (mostly to himself) since 2009 (@chinaadventures). One of his early articles (My Burden For The Truly Unreached) was featured in a well-known John Piper sermon (Holy Ambition: Paul’s and Yours). He is the editor of a new edition of the classic biography of millionaire missionary William Borden (BordenofYale.com - Jan 1, 2024), who shared his burden for China’s Gansu Province. He is currently working on numerous writing projects, including a reboot of his first book, Unbeaten, about being arrested, interrogated, and deported from China (Unbeaten.vip). And last but not least, a book about the perseverance of John G. Paton on the island of Tanna, which he hopes to release on the 200th Anniversary of Paton's birth: May 24, 2024 (JohnGPaton.com). Sign up for The FLF Conference 2024 (Prodigal America) https://flfnetwork.com/prodigal-america/ Missions Conference 2024 at Christ Church https://www.christkirk.com/missions-2024/

New series. The Life of John G Paton, and his work in the New Hebrides islands. Today we learn of his family in Scotland. Wonderful story.

Message from Ryan Berry on May 7, 2023

Day 11: Eye-opening There's a great story in the Bible about the prophet Elisha who woke one morning and found himself faced with a platoon of horses and chariots; the enemy had surrounded the city. Elisha's servant, panicking, cried, "Oh, my master, what are we to do?" (2 Kings 6:15) Elisha told the servant, “don't be afraid; those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” I'm sure the servant was more than confused at Elisha's counting; the whole army versus two does not equal victory. Elisha prayed, “O LORD, open his eyes so that he may see.” Elisha interceded on behalf of his friend, and God answered his request. “Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, ‘Strike this army with blindness.' So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked.” (2 Kings 6:17-18) One of the most often recounted stories about angels helping believers involves missionary John G. Paton, who ministered in the New Hebrides islands. One evening, John and his wife were surrounded by hostile natives intent on burning the Patons' hut and killing the missionaries. John Paton says he and his wife spent a terror-filled evening desperately praying for God's supernatural deliverance. When daylight came, John says they looked out the window and mysteriously, the hostile natives had disappeared. About a year later, the chief of that tribe was converted to faith in Christ. And John Paton, remembering what had happened that evening, asked the chief why they did not attack them that night. The chief seemed surprised and said it was because of the men surrounding the hut. Perplexed, John said, "There were no men surrounding our hut." The chief insisted, "Oh, yes, there were. We saw hundreds of men in bright, shining garments standing before your hut with swords drawn, ready to protect you. We didn't dare invade." At that moment, John Paton began to understand the delivering power of angels. The chief agreed there was no other possible explanation. Every day, you and I have things that happen in our lives that can only be explained through the presence of angels. Angels are a real power in our world today. The Bible is clear that we are never to substitute the worship of angels for the worship of Jesus Christ, but understanding the reality and the ministry of angels helps us to more fully appreciate how much God loves us and how He is working in our lives every day. Lord, thank you that the scriptures are full of supernatural encounters. Thank you for the prayer of Elisha that we can pray as our own, “O LORD, open his eyes so that he may see.” I pray that you give us eyes to see the wonder and mystery of all that you are doing around us. Amen. Reflect and Respond Think of an overwhelming situation and ask God to show you how He is working. Meditate "I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power in your inner being through his Spirit and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God's love, and to know Christ's love that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:16–19)

Living under the constant threat of death, John G. Paton claimed the promise of the presence of the Lord that accompanied the great commission. It was that assurance that enabled him and will enable you to face even the most difficult circumstances.

In 1858, a very successful preacher in Scotland by the name of John G Paton, left his ministry and comfort of home to become a missionary in the islands of the New Hebrides. At this time the Islands were populated by very aggressive cannibals who would eat foreigners and natives alike at a moment's notice. When John Paton announced his decision, he received very vocal opposition to this call from God. John Paton wrote this account in his biography, “Among many who sought to deter me was one dear, old Christian gentleman, whose crowning argument always was, ‘The cannibals, you will be eaten by cannibals.' At last I replied, ‘ Mr Dickson, you are advanced in years now, and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave, there to be eaten by worms; I confess to you that if I can but live and die serving and honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by cannibals or by worms; and in the great day, my resurrection body will arise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen redeemer. John Paton went on to spend many years sharing the gospel in New Hebrides. He saw many of those cannibals won to the gospel. One hundred years later, the United States was rocked with the news that 5 young missionary men had been brutally killed in the jungles of Ecuador seeking to share the gospel with an unreached people group, the Auca Indians. Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Roger Youderian, and Pete Fleming sacrificed their lives. Why would these Christian risk so much for so little? For the sake of the Gospel. So we must ask, what is so great about the Gospel?

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In this episode, Richard shares some of the life and legacy of Scottish missionary to the New Hebrides John G. Paton. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click here. RESOURSES  “The Blackaby Study Bible” – Buy it here. John G. Paton an Autobiography by John G. Paton. Buy it here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on Twitter. Follow Richard on Facebook. Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com.

From Darkness to Light, Satan to GodIn 1839, the Gospel reached, for the first time, a chain of 80 islands in the South Pacific. We know them oday as the Republic of Vanuatu. Back then, the London missionary society sent out 2 missionaries who landed on the shores one of the islands. Their hope was to share the love of Christ with the natives. However, within minutes of their arrival, they were killed and then eaten by cannibals. In the years following, other missionary endeavors went forth. On a different island, another team of missionaries arrived, but within months they were driven off.Pastor and theologian John Piper has spoken and written about the mission to these islands. He's specifically highlighted the missionary endeavors of John G Paton. You may have never heard of Paton before, but he dedicated his life to bring the Gospel to the South Pacific. In 1866, Paton and his pregnant wife arrived on yet another one of the 80 islands – the island of Aniwa. There they found practices of infanticide, widow sacrifice, and more cannibalism. The people were full of fear as expressed through their idols, their superstition, and their ancestor worship. Paton himself wrote, “Their whole worship was one of slavish fear; …they had no idea of a God of mercy or grace.” Sadly, within one year, both Paton's wife and their newborn son died of disease. He buried them next to the home he built.When we hear of the hardships, and death, and martyrdom on the mission field, some ask the question ask, “why?” What motivates someone to risk their life for the Gospel? Many missionaries in the 19th century packed their bags for the field by putting their possessions in a coffin. You see, when they said goodbye to their loved ones, they knew they would likely die of sickness or persecution and come home in that coffin.And dare I ask another related question. A theological one. A hard one. In places where the Gospel has yet to reach, will those people end up in hell? It's a difficult but necessary question. It's related. If the answer is “no,” then why would John Paton and other missionaries put everything on the line? Why would they and why should we seek out places in the world where the Gospel has yet to penetrate?Well, the apostle Paul answers that very question for us today. When I read our text this morning, I'm guessing you didn't have that on your mind. I know it's easy to gloss over things in Scripture. After all, this is the third time we've heard Paul's testimony. But every time we've heard it, Luke, the author of Acts, or Paul himself emphasized different aspect of his conversion. One new emphasis here is on Paul's mission. What God called him to do and why. Really that is captured in verses 17 and 18. God was calling Paul to bring the Gospel to the nations, that they may “turn.” That's the word used in verse 18, “turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.” In fact, Paul's own conversion is a microcosm of his mission. God turned Paul from darkness to light – literally. Verse 13 “I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun.”In fact, what Paul is doing here in this chapter is following through on his mission. Next week, when we look at the conclusion of his trial, we'll see that Paul's very audience was part of his mission field.So Paul's life and calling and words all testify to his mission – from darkness to light, from Satan to God. They all answer the question for us, “why take the Gospel to the ends of the earth?” But before we get into the specifics of why, let's take a step back. There are some great and convicting things in this chapter, besides Paul's mission. There are some questions to answer, too – like what is this “kicking against the goads” thing. We'll get into all that. But first, let me remind you what had been happening. Paul was on display. We've gone from governor Felix to governor Festus. Now King Agrippa and his sister Bernice have joined Festus to hear Paul. A few days earlier, Paul had appealed to Caesar. As a Roman citizen, Paul had the right to request a trial before the Roman emperor. He appealed to that right. Paul would be taken to Rome.However, there was one problem. Festus didn't know what to write to Caesar. What charges to indicate. That's because there were none. The Jews were desperate to have Paul executed, so they made up false charges that didn't stick. Festus saw right through their fake news. He then consulted with king Agrippa. After all, Agrippa was part of the Herod dynasty, so he had Jewish roots. Maybe he could help figure out what to write to the emperor. So, Agrippa and his sister, Bernice, asked to hear from Paul directly.What did they do? They called a hearing in the great hall. The event was full of Roman pageantry. At the end of chapter 25, King Agrippa and Bernice entered the great hall with great pomp. That word “pomp” in the Greek would literally be translated fantasy. Like fantastical. It would have been something like a British Royal ceremony. You know, with formalities, and color, and flags. King Agrippa and Bernice sat in their place of honor. Governor Festus and the city counsel and leaders gathered around them. The Roman military commanders made their presence known… all of them decked out in their garb.And then Paul was brought in with chains. He's given an audience, a grand audience, a captive audience. What an opportunity. And so Paul seized the moment. Another chance to speak of the hope of Jesus.In the first few verse, notice how deferential Paul was to the king. He acknowledged him, recognized his status. Paul gave king Agrippa the honor due him. And he pleaded that that the king would “patiently listen,” verse 3.Even though the Jews weren't there, Paul knew that Agrippa and Bernice were well versed in the Jewish Scriptures. In verses 6 and 7, Paul spoke of “our fathers” and “our twelve tribes.” And then he honed in on hope to which their Jewish scriptures pointed. This time, in Paul's defense, rather than end with the hope of the resurrection, he began with it.Verse 8 alone is a gem. I'm quite sure different pastors have preached on that verse by itself. It says, “Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?” Paul's not just speaking to Agrippa, no, now he's expanded his focus… “any of you” It's like he was saying, “If God is God, if he's the creator of all things, if he's the one who gave you life and breath, if his might and powerful are infinite, then how little is your faith to think that he can't raise the dead! Stop putting God in a little box. Open your heart and mind to the wonders and amazing hope of the resurrection.”Paul then used that resurrection question to launch into his own testimony. He had opposed Jesus and his followers. But then God changed his life.If you've been with us in our journey through Acts, then you know parts the story. How Paul persecuted Christians. How he pursued them, trapped them, had them put to death. But then, How the bright light blinded Paul, how he fell to the ground, how Jesus himself appeared to him, and how he spoke to Paul. Those are the common things we've studied in Paul's testimony.But here, in this third testimony account, we're given some new information. Besides Jesus saying to Paul, “why are you persecuting me?” verse 14. Jesus said this: “It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” We hadn't that before. You're probably all wondering, just what does that mean?!Well, it's a farming metaphor. When a farmer was driving his oxen, he would have a long pointed stick or steel rod. It was called a goad. And he would poke his oxen to encourage them. You know, so they would pull harder. I don't know about you, but if I was one of those oxen, I probably wouldn't like it. And so, what did the oxen often do? Well, they would try to kick the goad. Literally, they would lift a hind leg and thrust it back toward the oncoming goad. But here's the thing, what's going to happen if you try and kick a spiked metal or wooden rod? Well, your hoof or leg is going to get stabbed. It's not going to be good. It may make you even more mad, you may even try it again, which will, of course, make matters worse.When Jesus said to Paul that “It is hard for him to kick against the goad,” he was saying that Paul had been fighting God. Paul had been trying to fend off the Holy Spirit's convicting… but Paul was not going to win that battle. Are you kicking against the goads? Meaning, is the Lord prodding you? Have you been resisting him? Maybe it's an area of your life that you know needs transforming. Maybe it's resisting Jesus himself? Know that when it comes to God, you're better off submitting now than kicking even harder. Sometimes we learn that the hard way, don't we?And so Paul submitted to the Lord. This was the turning point in his life. I'm sure he carried with him all the pain that he had caused the Christians. Maybe it reminded him of God's grace or it was a constant call to humility.So Jesus blinded Paul. Told him to stop resisting. Paul's life was changed. And next, Jesus told Paul his mission - the calling that God had for him. Verses 16-23. The two other conversion accounts don't focus much on Paul's mission. To be sure, Ananias was told that Paul would testify to the Jews, and before kings, and to the gentiles. But here in Acts 26, Paul gave us more details. He told Agrippa and Festus, and the whole assembly hall, about Jesus's calling for his life.And really, when you hear about God's mission for Paul's life, you should be asking, which parts of this missions has God called me to? To be sure, Paul was a special case. God had an intended purpose for Paul as an apostle. But none of these mission emphases, here, are unique to the apostles. No, these are calls to the broader church - for you and me, both collectively and individually. So let's engage Paul's mission in light of the mission to which we are all called.If we put it in question form, God is telling Paul the “what,” the “who,” and the “why” of his mission. Let's use that for a little structure.What And let me say this, Jesus was pretty clear with Paul about all of it. He was pretty clear about the “what,” Look at verse 16. Jesus said to Paul, “rise… stand up… I have appeared to you for this purpose.” And then Jesus goes right into the “what” of Paul's mission.It's captured in two things:1.) Paul was appointed to be a “servant” and “witness.” That's in the middle of 16. In the Greek, that word servant is translated elsewhere as “minister.” In fact, in Luke chapter 1 verse 2, a very similar phrase is used, “minister” and “eyewitness”. Luke, is the same author as Acts. In Luke chapter 1, he was talking about those who served with Christ, or who experienced him. It's the same word “minister” translated “servant” in Acts 26:16. But interestingly, “eyewitness” in Luke 1 and “witness” in Acts 26 are different. In Acts 26:16 the word “witness” is the same root word for martyr – someone who believed in something so deeply, he or she was willing to give the ultimate sacrifice. In other words, Paul's whole life was now to “witness” to Jesus, whom he has now seen. Paul's mission involved being a servant minister and a life transforming witness. That's the first part of the “what” of Paul's mission.2.) And the second part of the “what” is that Paul was sent. That's the last 4 words of verse 17. “I am sending you.” That's the same word that is sometimes translated as “apostle.” It's not used in the formal sense here. Rather, it's used in the missionary sort of way. Being sent.So, to summarize the “what” of Paul's mission. His mission was to go, ministering and witnessing to Jesus. His life and words were to testify about him. That's the “what.”WhoAnd next, the “who” …or rather, “to whom” was Paul being sent.Again, Jesus was pretty clear with Paul about that! In verse 17, first Jesus says he's delivering Paul from his people, the Jews, and also delivering him from the gentiles. In other words, God will be with him and rescue him from them. Same word deliver and rescue. And then Jesus said, those are the people to whom I'm sending you. To the Jews and gentiles. Translation – the whole world. Your people, the Jews and everyone else, the non-Jews. When Jesus told Paul that he was being sent to them, Jesus was at the same time saying it wouldn't be easy. It's like this intermixing of sending and delivering. I'm sending you to them while I'm delivering you from them. We know from the other two accounts that Jesus is explicit to tell Paul that he would be persecuted.I don't think there's any missionary sent to unreached people groups, who would say the work is easy. No, it's not easy. It involves risking your life, it involves giving up the comforts, and sacrificing. Paul didn't have a home. Have you ever thought about that? No place to lay his head that he could call home. He was either on the move or like here, in chains, sleeping in a prison cell. Yet, he knew “what” Jesus had called him to (to be a witness that pointed to him), and he knew “to whom” Jesus had called him – first the Jews and then the Gentiles. Really, to bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth.WhyAnd the last thing that Jesus tells Paul… the “why” of his mission. The “why” is verse 18, the whole verse. Look at it, again. “Why?” “to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'” Notice, there are four parts to the “why” in verse 18• First, for those who do not know Jesus; those who have never heard of the grace of God in Christ; the tribes and peoples in the world today where the Gospel has yet to reach… they are living in darkness. That's the first part of the “why” – they are in darkness and need the light of Christ. • The second part in verse 18 is that they are under the power of Satan. The great enemy has a hold on their lives and culture. We've seen that in several cities in our journey through Acts… and we see that today. Cultures dominated by cult practices and false religions.• The third part of the “why” is that the people Paul was called to needed Jesus's forgiveness. When people come to the light of Christ, when they come to God repenting, verse 20, then they will be forgiven. • And the last part is perhaps the hardest. Jesus said “they do not have a place among those who by faith are sanctified in Christ.” In other words, they don't have a heavenly hope. They will not be in eternity with Christ. Instead, their end will be eternal separation from God. That's what verse 18 says. Plain and simple.It's the answer to the question I began with, what about the people in a remote village or remote island where the Gospel has yet to come. Can they be saved and have the hope of heaven? No, not apart from the Gospel. This “why” answer created an urgency in Paul's life, in his mission. It's the urgency that we need to have as we think about God's mission call for us today. There are people who have yet to hear about the hope of Christ.According to the Joshua Project – The Joshua Project tracks the unfinished task of Gospel missions to the world – according to them, of the 17,400 people groups in the world, 7,400 of them have little to no Gospel.Are you called? In one sense, we're all called to the same mission as Paul, but in another sense, this is a particular call to be sent. To go forth. To help reach those at the ends of the earth that still need Christ. This is not to minimize the Gospel needs all around us, our neighbors, the refugee community next door. But maybe God is calling you to go. Kids, maybe God is calling you to dedicate your life to Gospel work. To go to the remotest of villages or cultures where darkness or Satan reigns and to be part of God's kingdom work to bring light, and God, and forgiveness of sins, and the heavenly hope that only Jesus can offer.ConclusionJohn Paton wrote about those two missionaries martyred back in 1839 - John Williams and James Harris. Almost 50 years after their death, Paton wrote this: “Thus were [these islands] baptized with the blood of martyrs; and Christ thereby told the whole Christian world that he claimed these islands as His own.” And do you know what happened on island after island. The Gospel took root – the hope of Christ alone went forth. Paton, himself, persevered in the mission to which he was called on the island of Aniwa. He saw almost half the population dedicate his or her life to Christ, 3,500 lives. On another island, 79,000… yet on another, 34,000. Paton wrote they “threw away their idols, renouncing their heathen customs, avowing themselves to be worshippers of the true God” Besides proclaiming the Gospel, Paton and other missionaries translated the Bible into multiple languages, established churches, set up schools, and orphanages. Over time, these new believers would themselves send out hundreds of Bible teachers and Gospel missionaries to the other remote areas of the islands of Vanuatu.God saw fit there to fulfill an Acts 26 verse 18 Gospel transformation. God opened their eyes. He turned them from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God. They received forgiveness of sins and a place, an eternal place, in heaven, among those sanctified in God. John Piper wrote a few years ago that 85% of the people of Vanuatu profess Christianity today. It all started with the ultimate witness - the martyr of two faithful believers called to go to the ends of the earth.Let me bring this to a close. The apostle Paul, after speaking of the mission that Jesus gave him, next told them of his obedience to that call. “O King Agrippa,” verse 19, “I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.” And over our concluding verses this morning, Paul shared of his ministry to the Jews and Gentiles, calling them to repentance… and in verse 23, Paul concluded with the Gospel - Christ's suffering to death and his resurrection, and Jesus's own Gospel mission, “he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.” May we go forth with the same Gospel mission to the ends of the earth.

John finds himself on the cannibalistic island of Tanna in the New Hebrides. Hear Part 2 of the life of John G Paton as he attempts to minister among a people who want nothing more than to kill him. Paton's AutobiographyRevived Studios TwitterRevived Studios FacebookJoin us on PatreonEmail us at revivedthoughts@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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John G. Paton was a missionary to the New Hebrides Islands. He encountered many trials dealing with the cannibals, the loss of his first and second wives, and religious persecution. However, he remained faith to the call to bring the gospel to those who were lost.

This episode focuses on the Hebrides Revival, or the Lewis Revival of Scotland in the mid-twentieth century and one of the men God used on the island- Duncan Campbell. To listen to the Revived Thoughts episode on John G. Paton click the link here. If you'd like to join the premium team go to our Patreon If you'd like to reach out to us you can email us revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, share us with friends and leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts to help others find us too! Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts

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John G. Paton is one of the premiere missionaries of the 1800s. His courage and adventure shown in the sight of hostile people-groups and unpleasant conditions helped lead many to take their faith more seriously. His impact on a tribe of cannibals in the New Hebrides was huge. In this reading Paton discusses his desire to go to the New Hebrides people, but also the people and forces that were working against him and keeping him from being a missionary. Despite all the pressure, he stuck to God's calling for his life. Special thanks to Kris Estep for reading this story! Kris Estep is the Teaching Pastor of Barberville Baptist Church in Waynesville, NC. He is committed to expository preaching, local church ministry, and evangelism. As a voice actor he has a passion to find ways to collaborate with other churches, ministries, and individuals to help spread the gospel. He and his wife Becky have 3 children.  Follow our social media and channels for a new show coming out this week! If you'd like to join the premium team go to our Patreon If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com And if you enjoy the show, sharing with friends and a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Revived Thoughts

November 5. John G. Paton. Two weeks after John married Mary, the young couple headed for the mission field—an island full of people who carried spears, wore only paint, and sometimes dined on their fellow islanders. On this date in 1858, John arrived on Tanna, a New Hebrides Island.  Some months later, John and Mary had a son. Within another month, mother and baby were […] The post John G. Paton, Scotland, Missionary first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

Pastor Daniel shares a message entitled "A Man of One Idea: The Life and Lessons of John G. Paton, King of the Cannibals" (scripture Matthew 28:18-20).

Tomado de John G. Paton and James Paton, "John G. Paton; Missionary to the New Hebrides" (John G. Paton: Misionero a las Nuevas Hébridas). (Nueva York, Estados Unidos: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1898 and 1907), 11-25. John G. Paton (1824-1907): Misionero presbiteriano escocés en las Nuevas Hébridas; empezó su obra en la isla de Tanna, que estaba habitada por caníbales salvajes; posteriormente evangelizó Aniwa; nació en Braehead, Kirkmaho, Dumfriesshire, Escocia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sanadoctrina/support

Esta es la segunda parte de la clase del capítulo 8 de curso de Perspectivas sobre Movimiento Cristiano Mundial. En esta parte cubrimos la segunda parte de la vida del misionero Adorinam Judson y luego estudiamos la vida de los misioneros Henry Martyn misionero a los Persas, Thomas Valpy French obispo de Lahore, Pakistán y pionero en Oman, Annie Royal Taylor misionera al Tibet de la misión al interior de China, John G. Paton misionero a los caníbales de las islas del Pacífico, Samuel Zwemer el apóstol al Islam, y después examinamos algunos de los pioneros de las estructuras apostólicas del siglo 20 y 21.

On today’s episode we’re chatting with Glenna Marshall about faithfulness. Praise God that in spite of our faithlessness, he is faithful! And he fulfilled all of his promises to us in the person of his Son, Jesus. Glenna Marshall is married to her pastor, William, and lives in rural southeast Missouri, where she tries to keep up with her two energetic sons. She is the author of The Promise is His Presence and Everyday Faithfulness. You can connect with her at glennamarshall.com, where she writes about suffering, biblical literacy, and God's faithfulness, which is what we’re talking about today.   RESOURCES Develop a habit of being in the Word  Connection to the Church  Devoted by Tim Challies  John G. Paton - The Autobiography of the Pioneer Missionary to the New Hebrides The Roots of Endurance by John Piper Get to know the older Christians in your church   CONNECT WITH GLENNA Website Facebook Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 2 Peter 1:3 Galatians 5 Hebrews 10  Philippians 1:6 2 Timothy 3:12 James 1:2-4 1 Peter 4:12 John 6:68 John 15 Philippians 2:12   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is faithfulness?  • How has God revealed his faithfulness throughout all of redemptive history?  • Where have you seen God’s faithfulness in your life recently? • How are we able to walk in faithfulness knowing we are an unfaithful people? • What will abiding in Christ look like for you this week? SCRIPTURE MEMORY “let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:22-25   FULL SHOW NOTES   SPONSORS The Hope Planner is an all-in-one planner for Christian women - combining a daily planner and prayer journal in-one! Shop online at hopefuel.co and use code 'HUNTER15' for 15% off and connect with them on Instagram at @hopefuel.co. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service to help you save time and money. Prep Dish is offering our listeners a free 2-week trial of their gluten free and paleo meal plans or their Keto meal plan. Try Prep Dish free for 2 weeks go to prepdish.com/journey. ESV Scripture Journals—great tools for those of you who like to take notes, record thoughts and prayers, or creatively engage with the text. Take a look at the ESV Scripture Journals and many other ESV Bibles at Crossway.org/Journeywomen6   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

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In the mid 1850s, a call went out to the ministers of the Scottish Reformed Presbyterian Church for a new missionary to be sent to a chain of islands off the coast of Australia. John Inglis pleaded for another to be sent to help him, claiming that on his island alone “3,500 savages [had thrown]Continue reading "2.7 — John G. Paton and Steeled Conviction & Courage"

Season 2 is on its way! This season we will learn about Missionary Heroes. Each episode will focus on one missionary and on one aspect of functional theology in his or her life. Episodes will feature the lives of Jim and Elisabeth Eliot, George Liele, Lottie Moon, Adoniram Judson, Hudson Taylor, John G. Paton, BetsyContinue reading "2.1 — Introduction to Missionary Heroes"

Paul, Paton, and Missions Paul Schlehlein joins in today all the way from South Africa to talk about the life of one of the great Scottish missionaries of the 19th century, John G. Paton. Paul has written a biography of Paton, published by Banner of Truth, which features practical applications for the 21st century lay Christian. Schehlein tells us how the life of John G. Paton played a role in his decision to venture into the mission field, and how it shaped Paul's approach to mission ministry. What were some of the challenges that John G. Paton faced in the mission field? Are the doctrines of grace a damper or booster to evangelism? Show Notes About Paul Schlehlein Between Two Cultures by Paul Schlehlein   John G. Paton's Autobiography We're pleased to offer you the opportunity to win a free copy of John G. Paton's biography by Paul Schlehlein. The books are a generous gift from our friends at Banner of Truth.  

In this weeks episode, Jon and Ryan tackle the topic of missions in the imperfect church. Why should every church have some sort of mission engagement and what are some ways to encourage mission fervor in the local church? Article mentioned: https://credomag.com/2018/07/measuring-a-missionarys-success/ Books mentioned: Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper https://www.amazon.com/Let-Nations-Be-Glad-Supremacy/dp/0801036410/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531789294&sr=8-1&keywords=let+the+nations+be+glad Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore https://www.amazon.com/Same-Kind-Different-As-Me/dp/084991910X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1531789598&sr=8-2&keywords=same+kind+of+different+as+me Theologians You Should Know by Michael Reeves https://www.amazon.com/Theologians-You-Should-Know-Introduction/dp/1433550865/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531789625&sr=8-1&keywords=theologians+you+should+know The Gospel According to Daniel by Bryan Chapell https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Daniel-Christ-Centered-Approach-ebook/dp/B00DY9FPNG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531789653&sr=8-1&keywords=the+gospel+according+to+daniel John G. Paton - The Autobiography of the Pioneer Missionary to the New Hebrides https://www.amazon.com/John-G-Paton-Autobiography-Missionary/dp/1848712766/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1531789726&sr=8-4&keywords=John+paton+missionary As always, thanks for listening and be sure to read more Carl F. H. Henry.

In this message, Pastor Eric preaches on the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit and draws from John G. Paton's pioneering efforts on the cannibal islands of Vanuatu (New Hebrides Islands). Here Paton, led by the Holy Spirit, discovered the only known fresh water well on Aniwa while liberating the inhabitants from slavery to a local witch doctor.

In this message, Pastor Eric preaches on the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit and draws from John G. Paton's pioneering efforts on the cannibal islands of Vanuatu (New Hebrides Islands). Here Paton, led by the Holy Spirit, discovered the only known fresh water well on Aniwa while liberating the inhabitants from slavery to a local witch doctor.

In this message, Pastor Eric preaches on the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit and draws from John G. Paton's pioneering efforts on the cannibal islands of Vanuatu (New Hebrides Islands). Here Paton, led by the Holy Spirit, discovered the only known fresh water well on Aniwa while liberating the inhabitants from slavery to a local witch doctor.

In this message, Pastor Eric preaches on the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit and draws from John G. Paton's pioneering efforts on the cannibal islands of Vanuatu (New Hebrides Islands). Here Paton, led by the Holy Spirit, discovered the only known fresh water well on Aniwa while liberating the inhabitants from slavery to a local witch doctor.

Paton's life was marked by a kind of in-your-face spiritual moxie, and God used his courageous faith to change the world for Christ.

John Piper | Paton's life was marked by a kind of in-your-face spiritual moxie, and God used his courageous faith to change the world for Christ.