WHAT GOD IS DOING IN IRAN PART 3

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Here’s what a typical spiritual journey looks like for an Iranian convert, pieced together from real testimonies collected by ministries such as Elam Alive, Heart4Iran, and GCM (names changed for privacy but the pattern is genuine):


Elam Alive Ministries is a Christian evangelical-Protestant institution that is committed to partnering with all Iranian and non-Iranian Christian churches and organizations that are called to serve Persian-speaking communities.

1. The Awakening

It often begins with an inner restlessness. Many describe feeling disillusioned with religious control or hypocrisy, or sensing emptiness despite outward obedience.

  • Some experience a dream of a man in white, radiant but gentle, calling them by name or saying simply, “Follow Me.”
  • Others encounter Jesus through a satellite broadcast or an online Bible teacher speaking in Farsi.

One man from Shiraz said, “In my dream, I saw a light that filled the room. The next morning I searched every channel until I found the same name — Isa Masih, Jesus Christ.”

2. The Search for Truth

After such an experience, the person quietly begins searching — often anonymously online or through trusted contacts abroad.

  • They might download a Farsi Bible (often from a VPN-protected link).
  • They begin to read the Gospels, sometimes secretly at night. Many say John’s Gospel touches them most deeply. Why? Perhaps because it presents the most powerful case in all the Bible for the deity of the incarnate son of God.
  • Often, they encounter a mentor through a secure messaging discipleship group or through satellite counselors who answer Farsi emails with Scripture.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:1-4

“but these (signs and miracles) are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

3. The Conversion Moment

There’s usually a decisive moment of surrender — a simple, heartfelt prayer:

“Jesus, I believe You are alive. I belong to You now.”
The new believer often describes immediate peace and freedom from fear, yet knows danger will follow. Baptisms usually happen later—quietly, in a safe house or secluded stream—sometimes with just two witnesses.

4. Early Discipleship under Pressure

They are soon invited into a house fellowship, where they learn to:

  • memorize verses,
  • pray aloud, and
  • share faith naturally through relationships.

The cost is real. Many face rejection by family or lose jobs. Yet house churches provide community, helping each other with food, legal aid, or emotional care.

A convert named Farah put it this way:

“I walked into that small living room and found myself at home. I lost my family, but gained a bigger one.”

5. Multiplication & Leadership

Disciples quickly become disciplers. Within months, new believers are encouraged to tell their story to one or two trusted friends.
Their courage is contagious. One leader said: “Every Iranian believer is a missionary. We can’t help it — we found freedom, and we must tell someone.”

Even imprisonment often becomes ministry. Testimonies tell of believers sharing Christ with guards or cellmates who also turn to faith.

6. Perseverance & Hope

Over time, their faith matures into deep resilience. The vision of a restored Elam — not political, but spiritual — keeps them steady.
Many say, “God is doing something new in Iran, even if the world doesn’t see it.”

They pray not for safety, but for boldness, echoing the early apostles.

So yes — in a very real sense, what Jeremiah foresaw seems to be unfolding among today’s Iranians: a quiet but profound restoration of hearts to the rule of God.

Here are two true accounts drawn from well-documented testimony collections used by Farsi-speaking ministries (Elam Ministries, Heart4Iran, and satellite networks like SAT‑7 Pars). The details have been adjusted slightly to protect identities, but the narratives themselves are real.

1. Nasrin – The Dream That Wouldn’t Fade

Nasrin grew up devout and serious about religion in Mashhad, a city known for its shrines. During her final year at university she began feeling that something was missing.

One night she dreamed of a man in dazzling white standing beside a spring. He looked at her with compassion and said only, “I chose you.” She woke shaken—but with deep peace.

Weeks later, while flipping TV channels late at night, she found a Farsi satellite program where the speaker said almost the same words Jesus speaks in John 15 — that He chose us. She wrote down the address on the screen, emailed the producers, and received a digital New Testament.

She read in secret for months. When she reached the story of the woman caught in adultery, she said,

“I felt He was forgiving me personally. I knelt on my carpet and told Jesus He could have my life.”

Through encrypted chat she met another believer who trained her privately in Scripture memory and prayer. Today Nasrin quietly disciples three women in her city. Her family still doesn’t know.

2. Reza – The Prison Pastor

Reza was a police trainee from a conservative background near Shiraz. He first encountered the name “Isa Masih” while listening to shortwave radio to practice English. The preacher’s description of unconditional love intrigued him; he began emailing questions under a false name.

Months later, authorities arrested him on unrelated charges. In prison he met a man serving time for “house-church activity.” The prisoner had such calm confidence that Reza asked him his secret.

The man replied, “Because Jesus is here, even in this cell.”

Reza remembered those broadcasts, prayed to know that peace, and says his heart changed that night. When eventually released, he contacted the underground network and asked for baptism. Within a year he began leading prayer meetings for former inmates.

He later said:

“They took away my gun, but gave me the sword of the Spirit.”

Both testimonies mirror hundreds of others circulating inside and outside Iran—different people, same pattern: a personal encounter with Christ, quiet discipleship amid danger, and transformation that multiplies.

LAST DAYS CHURCH

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Today, many churches particularly the denominational churches have compromised with the world and replaced biblical fidelity with man-made innovation. They have lost their moorings. The answer is returning to Scripture, to Christ-cantered orthodoxy, and Spirit-led wisdom rooted in the historic faith with emphasis on the truth of Genesis 1-11 where the foundations of our faith are established.

It is unlikely that the denominational churches will change as the established hierarchy are entrenched and without a move of God these institutions will die slowly and painfully.

Sadly, very few churches see the role of the church as building disciples that will build more disciples as described in the Book of Acts. The growing churches are the persecuted churches in the most unlikely countries such as Iran and China.

GOD’S NATION ISRAEL IS AT THE CENTRE OF THE SPIRITUAL WAR RAGING IN THE HEAVENLIES

God alerted all of the O.T prophets to reveal the end of the story for the nation God established for His purposes. Even Moses who never entered the Promised Land told the Jews what their future would be before they went in. Sadly, because of disobedience God would scatter them amongst the nations of the Earth and Israel as a nation would no longer exist. Only, a miracle could rebirth Israel and that happened in 1948. All the end times prophecies of Jesus return to Earth at the exactly the same place where He left it, revolve around Him returning to save Israel and restore righteousness to the Earth. The following Scripture from Ezekiel is just one of many end times Scriptures revealing the amazing future ahead for the Jews.

“Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will take the people of Israel from the nations among which they have gone, and will gather them from all around, and bring them to their own land. And I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel. And one king shall be king over them all, and they shall be no longer two nations, and no longer divided into two kingdoms. They shall not defile themselves anymore with their idols and their detestable things, or with any of their transgressions. But I will save them from all the backslidings in which they have sinned and will cleanse them, and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.” Ezekiel 37:21-23

However, I need to point out that just as a time of tribulation and great tribulation is ahead for Christians the Scriptures reveal that for Jews it will be great tribulation.

Zechariah 13:8–9

“In all the land, declares the Lord, two-thirds will be cut off and perish; yet one-third will be left in it. This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’”

SYRIAN CHRISTIANS PRAYING FOR BOLDNESS

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Syrian Christians continue to live out their faith with resilience, sharing the hope of Jesus Christ amid ongoing political turmoil and violence. This should be a challenge to all Christians living in countries where they can live as Christians without the hardship and persecution facing our Syrian brothers and sisters.

As their country faces deepening instability, they navigate daily hardships, including power outages, water shortages, and threats to their safety. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their mission, offering spiritual and practical support to their communities while calling for prayers and divine intervention.

A report from a Syrian Christian, shared with Christian Daily International, states that the future remains uncertain for many. His name is being withheld for security reasons.

The government is more focused on “whitewashing its brutal history in the eyes of the international community, mainly Western nations, rather than addressing the dire realities faced by Syrians within the country,” the report laments.

The “crumbling infrastructure” includes inadequate healthcare, as thousands of employees have been fired because of their ethnicities and religious backgrounds, the report says.

Power outages have worsened, with the previous regime of former President Bashar al-Assad allowing six hours of electricity per day, now reduced to four hours under the current Islamist interim government — sometimes limited to just two hours. Water shortages also persist, as water pumps connected to the electrical grid struggle with the limitations of power.

However, the report highlighted the most critical issues as “blatant lawlessness and the lack of security; daily thefts, kidnappings and reprisals.”

“From the outset, numerous areas, including Christian neighborhoods and villages, have been targeted by jihadist groups,” the report says. It added that initially, Syrians were willing to see violent incidents as isolated and worked “tirelessly” to stem the tide of violence, but “instead of improving, the situation worsened.”

These troubles culminated in two “critical” recent incidents, according to the report.

The first occurred on Feb. 28 in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana, home to a Christian community. Druze militias shot a soldier affiliated with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist coalition, at a checkpoint. A ceasefire was hastily agreed upon, but the next day, rumors spread that the family of the slain soldier sought revenge. They retaliated by attacking Jaramana, killing a member of the Druze militia and injuring 10 others.

Local Christians canceled Sunday services and prayed as hundreds of armed HTS soldiers descended on the area that Sunday, intent on wresting Jaramana from the militias.

“By God’s grace, after hours of negotiations, an agreement was reached: those responsible for the soldier’s death would be handed over, and HTS troops were permitted to enter Jaramana for a military parade,” the informant said.

The second incident occurred on March 6 in the coastal region between Latakia and Tartus, inhabited by the Alawites, an ethnic group linked to former President Assad. Open Doors reported 1,500 dead, mostly civilians, but noted that contrary to some other media reports, there was no evidence of Christians being targeted.

According to communications from the new regime, several soldiers also died after militias still loyal to Assad attacked a checkpoint near Jableh city, the Syrian Christian’s report says. HTS soldiers launched a search for the culprits, and a former Assad-era mayor declared the formation of a “Military Council for the Liberation of Syria,” further escalating tensions.

“Through connections with church members and families in the coastal region, we learned that the violence had escalated into what can only be described as a massacre and ethnic cleansing, primarily targeting Alawites,” the report said.

“The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the deaths of 1,383 by March 12. Still, local estimates suggest between 7,000 and 12,000 people have been killed, including at least seven Christians.”

The Syrian Christian also conveyed the anguish of a “ministry colleague,” a lecturer at a University in Latakia, who lost many students to the violence.

“I haven’t slept for two nights,” the academic reportedly said. “It’s horrifying. Entire families wiped out. I can’t forget their cries as they pleaded for help before they were killed by those jihadists.”

Another volunteer, identified as “Brother J” from Banyas, said the killings were indiscriminate but that he trusted God for the outcome.

“No one knows when it will be their turn,” Brother J reportedly said. “Cars with no license plates, masked militias — it’s a nightmare. However, I have the joy and peace of Christ; I am ready. I surrender my life to You, Lord! May Your will be done!”

Brother J encouraged his Alawite neighbors and prayed for them, urging them to trust in God.

The report also noted that the new interim government acknowledged the atrocity and launched an investigative committee to meet with the families of victims. “However, this gesture feels insufficient in the face of such widespread suffering,” the Syrian Christian added.

He called for prayers for churches in Syria: “Pray for boldness and wisdom for the church to fulfill its role as peacemakers, promoting God’s justice, mercy, and reconciliation among Syria’s warring factions. Pray for divine guidance and protection over church leaders and members as they navigate this volatile environment.”

He also asked for prayer for the regime in power and the religious identities within Syria.

“We believe this is a pivotal moment to break the chains of oppression and bring spiritual liberation to Syria, knowing that the Holy Spirit who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4),” the informant added, requesting additional prayer for evangelistic opportunities.

“Pray for open hearts among Syria’s diverse ethnic and religious groups, particularly Alawites and Sunnis, many of whom are disillusioned by the current regime’s brutality. This is a divine opportunity for the church to proclaim the hope and eternal security found in Christ.“

“This is a historic moment for the church in Syria,” the Syrian Christian concluded in the report. “After decades under the Assad regime and even centuries of oppression, fear, seclusion and fragmentation, we believe God is calling us to rise, preach the Gospel, and make disciples among all ethnic and religious groups.

“The current crisis, while devastating, presents unprecedented opportunities to reach those who have lost hope in earthly systems and point them to the eternal hope found in Christ.

“May our Heavenly Father, by His Spirit, lead the Body of Christ to unite and stand together in fervent prayer and faith, working through love and believing that God’s Kingdom will come and that His will be done in Syria as it is in Heaven.“

This article was originally published at Christian Daily International

LAST DAYS CHURCHES LIKE THE EARLY CHURCHES DESCIBED IN THE BOOK OF ACTS

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After spending over a year in jail in America on trumped-up charges, Torben Sondergaard is now transforming churches in Mexico. God used the time Torben spent in jail to transform him and to birth his book: 412 Days: Persecuted for Christ. It’s coming are you ready? Torben also transformed the lives of many prisoners.

From the depths of a small cell in B6N, Torben Sondergaard takes us on a riveting journey through his unimaginable challenges. As events unfold, he reveals the circumstances that led him to this small cell and the intense experiences that followed.

It is a unique book, penned with a security pen on paper within the walls of a small cell in a Florida prison. Accusations of weapons smuggling and human trafficking were thrown around, yet no formal charges were made. In these pages, Torben shares his real-life experiences as they occurred-from moments of deep despair to unexpected joy, recognizing God’s hand even in his darkest hour. From the cry of “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” to the revival that transformed the entire pod where he was incarcerated, Torben reveals the divine revelations that sustained him and the truths God imparted to him, to prepare us all for what lies ahead.

This book is not just an extraordinary story; it is a prophetic message for all of us. It warns us of the Biblical prophesied end-times persecution to come. It speaks of God’s kingdom and provides the strength to stand firm when the storms hit.

As you embark on this journey, you will be drawn back to the raw and authentic Christianity of the early apostles, who, like Torben, wrote from jail to encourage the faithful to keep running the race, no matter the cost.

AGAIN POPE FRANCIS PROCLAIMS A FALSE GOSPEL

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Pope Francis has never shied away from provocative statements or launching in new directions. But this time he seems to have gone all the way. Pope Francis recently proclaimed “a different gospel” (Galatians 1:6).

During a three-day visit to Singapore, Pope Francis declared that “all religions are a path to God.” He boldly proclaimed, “There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are Sheik, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths (to God).”

Someone in the Secretariat of State thought that remark needed a little massage, though, so the official Vatican translation added a verb and something that is either a participle or a gerundive, depending on how you diagram the sentence: “All religions are seen as paths trying to reach God.”

After a day or so of online invective and—presumably—more than a little back-and-forth within the Comms apparatus, a new translation appeared: “All religions are paths to God.”

If Francis and the official Vatican are correct, then Jesus was wrong when He stated,

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me” John 14:6

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16

Jesus did not die on the cross to provide “one more way” of getting to God. He died for our sins because it was the only way we could be reconciled to our Father in Heaven.

“God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them” 2 Corinthians 5:19

It is only through Christ that anyone can be reconciled to the Father. There simply is no other way, period.

“If righteousness could be gained through the Law, Christ died for nothing” Galatians 2:21

In other words, if a person could get to God without Christ, the Father would never have sent His only Son to suffer the agony of crucifixion for our salvation.

Pope Francis proclaimed a counterfeit gospel in Singapore. It is “another gospel.” (Galatians 1:8) The pope’s teaching smacks of Universalism rather than Christianity. This false teaching completely contradicts the wisdom of the Gospel and the truth of Scripture and reveals that the Catholic church is an apostate church with most of the other denominational churches. Jesus said this would be a major end-times sign indicating His return is near.

Pope Francis sounded more like a politician than a prophet in Singapore. If you attempt to reduce Christianity to the level of every other religion, you strip it of its core tenets. There is only One God, and He is triune. And there is only one Gospel, and “it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16).

The world wants Christians to embrace the false gospel that Pope Francis unashamedly presented as truth. The big question is could Pope Francis be the Biblical prophesied end times False Prophet?

ORIGINAL HEBREW VERSION OF REVELATION DISCOVERED IN CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

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The Apostle John wrote Revelation down in Hebrew and later translated it into Greek, which is what our English Bible translations are based on. But the original Hebrew version has been discovered AND authenticated. What lost truths does it reveal? One lost truth is earthshaking and doctrine changing. Watch this video to find out how and where the Hebrew version of Revelation was discovered, what its original title was (it wasn’t “Revelation”), what the original colors of the Four Horsemen were, and the one-sentence difference that changes everything about how you interpret Revelation.

The one-sentence difference relates to Revelation 1:19 and how this affects how we interpret the information given on the seven churches. These seven churches represent the church as it will be in the last seven years before God pours out His wrath upon the Earth with the Trumpet and Bowl judgements. The sixth church of Philadelphia is clearly the raptured church and relates to the sixth seal, which is the celestial signs before God pours out His wrath upon the Earth. The church of Laodicea is the church left behind as it is the one God spews out of His mouth.

CHURCH OF PHILADELPHIA

“‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name… Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” Revelation 3:8, 10-11

APOSTATE POPE – PROOF OF END TIMES PROPHECY PART2

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Pope Francis chose Monsignor Victor Manuel Fernández, the archbishop of La Plata, Argentina, as the prefect, or chief, of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in July 2023. He is an old friend Of Pope Francis and is responsible for the recent statement by the Pope on the blessing of same-sex couples. It has now been revealed that in 1998 he wrote the book Mystical Passion – Spirituality and Sensuality which is almost pornographic. He conflates sexual pleasure with mysticism. As the following video reveals Catholics are now horrified by the doctrinal changes he is now making through Pope Francis.