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著者： Caleb Suko
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What does the Gospel of Jesus Christ look like in our lives today and how can we effectively share it with others?Copyright 2026 Gospel Today キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 聖職・福音主義
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  • How do Christians Face Risk?

    How do Christians Face Risk?
    2026/10/20
    When Caleb Suko learned that his friend, Pastor Ivan Salfetnikov, had been killed while evacuating people from eastern Ukraine, the news brought grief and difficult questions. Just a month earlier, they had spoken at a retreat for Bible study group leaders about Ivan’s plans to start a new church in Bila Tserkva, where he and his family had relocated to minister to internally displaced people.Ivan (In the grey Cabela's shirt) at a retreat with Caleb, 1 month beforeIvan had planned one final evacuation trip to rescue people trapped dangerously close to the fighting. Tragically, a Russian FPV drone struck the windshield of his civilian van, killing him. The vehicle was carrying humanitarian aid and clearly marked “Samaritan’s Purse.”Ivan's car after the attackIvan left behind his wife, Tanya, their two teenage sons, his parents, and the people he faithfully served. His death reminded Caleb, who has lived and ministered in Ukraine through years of war, of an important question: How should Christians think about risk?Ivan and his father Yevhen A Bearer of Light in a Land of DarknessIvan was a pastor, a Bible study group leader, and a servant of Christ who continued sharing the gospel with people experiencing the devastation of war and displacement.At Ivan’s funeral, Caleb struggled to find words for those who were grieving. He described the darkness Russian aggression has brought to Ukraine, destroying homes and taking loved ones. Yet he also spoke of the light Ivan had carried into that darkness."Ivan was a carrier of light. He had the light of the Gospel and he carried it to the darkest areas, I’m convinced that many people saw the light of the gospel through Ivan." - Caleb SukoThrough his ministry and his use of The Story of Hope to share the gospel, Ivan pointed people toward the hope found in Jesus Christ.Yevhen, Ivan's father, sharing at the funeralOne of the most moving moments of the funeral came when Ivan’s father, Yevhen, addressed those gathered to mourn his son. He spoke about the peace he had through Jesus and how Ivan had followed God’s calling to serve Christ. Then he declared, "I do not regret anything."Later, after the burial, Caleb shared a meal with Ivan’s parents. Yevhen prayed and thanked the Lord for taking his son. How could a father respond this way after such a devastating loss?Caleb explained that this was not merely a theological idea but a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit, made possible by the hope believers have in Jesus Christ.Christian hope does not mean grief disappears. Ivan’s family faces a painful loss, and their sorrow is real. Yet the gospel offers a hope that suffering cannot take away: the promise of resurrection and eternal life with Christ.As Paul writes in Philippians 1:21, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain”Living for Something Greater Than Our Own SafetyFor many people, avoiding danger is a natural priority. We want security for ourselves and our families. There is nothing wrong with seeking safety, and Scripture does not call Christians to pursue danger recklessly. But the Christian life cannot be reduced to avoiding risk. Caleb explained,“There are some dangerous and risky areas that we actually need to be in,” For Caleb and his family, returning to Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 was not a decision they made lightly. They prayed, sought counsel, and consulted their sending church. They understood the dangers but believed God had called them to remain and continue serving.The question is not simply whether a situation is dangerous, but whether we are faithfully following God’s direction and pursuing what brings Him glory.In Isaiah 42:8–9, God declares,I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.He alone is the Lord and He knows what is to come. His sovereignty reminds us that, although we cannot control the future, we can trust Him with what we cannot understand.When our primary concern is protecting everything we have, we can become hesitant to obey God whenever obedience might cost us something. But when we value Christ above our temporary circumstances, we are better prepared to follow Him faithfully.Faith Requires Courage, Not RecklessnessRisk, from our perspective, involves the possibility of loss. We do not know what tomorrow will bring. Yet we cannot eliminate every risk from our lives, and the goal of the Christian life is not to create a life without danger. It is to live faithfully for God's glory. This does not mean every Christian is called to serve in a war zone. For some, obedience may involve physical danger. For others, it may mean sharing the gospel despite the possibility of rejection, giving generously, or choosing faithfulness when it comes at a personal cost.Caleb emphasized that Christians should ...
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    28 分
  • The Reality of Serving Near Frontlines

    The Reality of Serving Near Frontlines
    2026/10/05

    In this podcast, Caleb interviews Oleksandr Salfetnikov, a pastor serving close to the eastern front in Ukraine. Aleksander shares of his experiences during wartime and how his ministry has continued despite the difficulties of the war.

    For language purposes the video has been translated to English.

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    23 分
  • Lessons from the Nazi Church

    Lessons from the Nazi Church
    2026/09/03
    Likely, you would not tell anyone that you love Hitler or that you think he did a lot of good for the Church. However, that’s exactly how many Christians felt in the 1930’s in Nazi Germany. They were unashamed of their support for Hitler and vocal in their support of him. Looking back on how things turned out, this seems hard to imagine, yet millions of Christians were deceived and gladly followed the Führer down the path of one of the most murderous regimes in recent history. millions of Christians were deceivedUnderstanding how the church in Germany was led astray by the political ambitions of Hitler and the Nazi Party serves as a helpful warning and corrective for our churches today. One of the most profound books in helping Christians obtain a proper perspective between politics and their faith is Erwin Lutzer’s book, “Hitler’s Cross, How the Cross Was Used To promote the Nazi Agenda”In this podcast, I want to highlight a few powerful quotes from the book and think through Lutzer’s analysis of the Church in Nazi Germany and what that means for us today. First, we must admit that we are often blind to the way our own political realities impact our faith and our gospel mission. That is why it is helpful to study history and see how the church responded, whether good or bad to different situations. History quickly shows us whether or not these responses were in line with God’s Word. Furthermore, since we are not in that immediate context and not wooed by any particular candidate or political party of that time and place, it can be easier for us to spot the, sometimes subtle, breaking from Biblical truth in order to align with a political movement. Here we must be careful, our tendency is to judge quickly and harshly, and yet fail to bring the application forward to our present time. In this Luzter helps us to see how we may be following some of the same misguided steps as the church in Nazi Germany nearly 100 years ago. Erwin Lutzer sets the scene with the following statement:From my study I have concluded that the church in Germany appeared to be too preoccupied with the problems of the nation to see what was happening before its eyes. The religion of blood and soil had replaced the religion of humility and prayer. Though burdened with unemployment and the physical hardship of its dejected people, the church, for the most part, still refused to repent and turn wholly to God. Hitler’s Cross, Kindle Location: 1,123The church overlooked the fact that the fight against Nazism was essentially not political but spiritual. The church mistook the temporal benefits of the swastika for the spiritual benefits of the cross of Christ. Wanting to believe that Hitler was the answer, it forgot what the really important questions were. Hitler’s Cross, Kindle Location: 1,586The church mistook the temporal benefits of the swastika for the spiritual benefits of the cross of ChristWhy is this important? Throughout history, there has often been the temptation to confuse the promise of temporary “salvation” with political success, personal prosperity, and governmental greatness. This confusion has led the church down the road of military conquest instead of preaching the gospel. Don’t get me wrong, often these political movements are couched in Christian language and even promote some Biblical morals. What starts as a way to “bring back the Bible or conservative values into a nation, ends with a government that violently stamps out individual liberties in the name of God. Worse, it results in a church who trades the greatness of eternal salvation for the relative greatness of their temporal government. The Church loses interest in sharing the gospel and, honestly, would be ineffective even if they tried. All because their affections are not placed on their eternal hope in Christ but rather on their temporal desire for a king, president, or other ruler. This is at its root a gospel issue. How can the church remain faithful in times of political turmoil? How can she keep the gospel message at the front and filter out predominant political pressures to align with a certain group? The answer to that question is in fact, quite simple. Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:19-21The treasure principle is central here. If you and I are quietly treasuring the temporal things of this life over the eternal treasures of the gospel we will be very likely to walk down the road of political Christianity. The problem is that often the treasures of the heart are quietly protected by the comforts of this life. As long as there’s money in the bank and food on the table, as long as we can get in and out of our Sunday ...
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    35 分
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