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How to Resist a Culture of Fear Christian Standard, April 2017
How to Resist a Culture of Fear | Christian Standard, April 2017 explores fear, courage, discernment, risk, and resurrection hope through biblical teaching and ministry stories.
- Issue
- April 2017
- Volume
- CLII
- Number
- 4
- Published in
- Parker, CO
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About this issue
How to Resist a Culture of Fear | Christian Standard, April 2017 examines fear, courage, risk, and Christian faith in a culture shaped by anxiety, uncertainty, and self-protection. Through biblical reflection, personal testimony, ministry reporting, and practical guidance, this issue asks how believers can respond faithfully when fear influences both private decisions and public life.
The visible contents approach the subject from several angles. Aaron and Diane Lincoln explore why fear has become so prevalent in American culture. Jeff Faull writes about holy risk and the reality that following God often requires courage. David Wright reports on ministry to soldiers in Ukraine, while Anna Batyuto describes serving Christ in a Muslim country. Daniel Schantz and Doug Redford address fear through Scripture, and Jerran and Lareesa Jackson look at boldness in Christian history. The issue also includes testimonies from church leaders reflecting on the riskiest moves they have made for God.
Additional articles broaden the conversation by focusing on discernment, pride, political life, church security, social influence, and the resurrection victory of Jesus. Together, these pieces frame fear not simply as an emotion to manage, but as a spiritual challenge that calls for wisdom, humility, trust, and obedience.
For readers researching Christian responses to fear, How to Resist a Culture of Fear | Christian Standard, April 2017 provides a clear snapshot of how churches and ministry leaders were addressing anxiety, courage, and gospel confidence.
Table of contents
1 | From the Editor
FAQ
Mark A. Taylor
6 | 4C’s
Changing the Solution
8 | Seen and Heard
Celebrities’ Power to Influence Social Change
10 | Why Are You So Afraid?
The culture of fear is prevalent in America.
Aaron and Diane Lincoln
12 | Holy Risk
Taking risks is inherent in following God.
Jeff Faull
15 | The Battle Is the Lord’s
Ministering to troops battling rebels in Ukraine.
David Wright
17 | Signs of the Apocalypse
Finding hope in apocalyptic prophecies.
Timothy W. Ross
20 | She Loves and Knows Him
Serving Christ in a Muslim country.
Anna Batyuto
22 | Fighting Fear with Fear
There’s wisdom in choosing the right thing to fear.
Daniel Schantz
27 | Holy Boldness
Christians throughout history have risked it all.
Jerran Jackson and Lareesa Jackson
30 | “Faith Up” to Your Fears
“Do not be afraid” is a thread throughout Scripture.
Doug Redford
32 | The Riskiest Move I’ve Made for God
Five leaders tell about what God did when they took big risks.
Vince Antonucci, Laurie Montague, Greg Lee, Rusty Russell, and Tamara Munroe
40 | Do Not Call Conspiracy . . .
We must be experts at discernment.
T.R. Robertson
44 | Fear Knot
How to untangle boldness, fear, and pride.
Eddie Lowen
46 | At His Table
Misfit Convention
47 | Safety and Security on Sundays and Beyond
How churches are protecting property and people.
Justin Horey
50 | Our Overwhelming Victory
Biblical experience, testimony affirm our reasons to celebrate Jesus.
Mark Atteberry
54 | Culture Watch
Keeping Our Politic Local
55 | From My Bookshelf
Personal Dramas, Universal Issues
57 | Ministry Today
Think Before You Tweet
59 | Preaching
The Sermon I Can’t Forget
60 | Best Practices
What to Do the Sunday After Easter
64 | A Different Tune
Of Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
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