This revival will reflect various facets of the person and work of the Holy Spirit . It will be characterized by healings , miracles , salvations , prosperity , and joy , as well as evangelization to ethnic groups who have never before heard the gospel . There will be supernatural activity all over the world . Spiritual doors and portals will open , and there will be an openness in people to receive the gospel . The church ’ s apostles and prophets themselves are a type of portal because they will ignite this revival in the Spirit and open new territories for the kingdom .
“ I believe the end-time revival has already begun , which is why we are seeing a satanic backlash against Christians around the world . ”
I believe the end-time revival has already begun , which is why we are seeing a satanic backlash against Christians around the world . Previously , we discussed how believers in countries such as Malaysia , Iran , and China are suffering persecution . Let ’ s look at some additional examples of Christians being oppressed . The persecution in China is relentless . Voice of the Martyrs reports that governmental authorities in Zhejiang province have sanctioned a new set of measures prohibiting baptism , changes in church locations , and growth in congregations . Among other restrictions , churches can ’ t hold a bank account or receive donations from other countries . i A church in Nanjing , in Jiangsu province , that provided services for a thousand area Christians
( a number that speaks of the revival the church is experiencing amid persecution ) was demolished in the middle of the night . Believers who had gathered to worship were dragged out of the building , and some of them were beaten . These Christians knelt in front of their church , “ crying and screaming ,” as governmental authorities tore down the building .
This is just the latest in a series of Chinese church demolitions . An anonymous Nanjing pastor said he believes the government ’ s motive is to destroy Christianity .
Since President Xi Jinping assumed power in 2013 , he has instituted “ religion with Chinese characteristics ,” a scheme to bring theology under government control . The Chinese government fears the spread of religion will undermine their power . ii
Revival has also prompted great persecution of Christians in Laos , a country in Southeast Asia . In the north , whole districts have received Jesus . Some local authorities have declared that any person who converts to Christ no longer falls under their protection , and the believers are forced to leave the village . Anyone who wants to return must “ per-form a sacrificial ceremony to their ancestors and return to their old practices .” iii The dominant belief in that area is animism , the idea that all objects , places , and creatures have an essential spirit , making the human being equal to inanimate objects . The leaders are the shamans , who are thought to have influence over the world of evil and good spirits . Even in the midst of intense persecution , “ the believers are faithfully
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