Be Thou Prepared: Equipping the Church for Persecution and Times of Trouble

by Carl Gallups, Charl Van Wyk (Foreword)

The world is not safe. Earthquakes, tornados, and floods are happening with more frequency and intensity. Terrorist attacks are on the rise. Christians are being persecuted in America. It's time for the church to step up and be prepared for trials and tribulation to come. What does the Bible say about being prepared for disasters? Should Christians protect themselves with firearms? Should we stockpile supplies? How should we be prepared for the possibility of a coming economic collapse, an electro magnetic pulse (EMP) attack, or a potentially looming World War III? What are Christians to do in the face of persecution? How can we be a witness in times of distress?

Be Thou Prepared warns of the imminent Christian persecution coming to the United States and explains the role of faith in times of trouble. Be Thou Prepared is the first book to deal with spiritual and practical readiness for what's bound to come sooner or later. While acknowledging true hope lies in faith and reliance on God in the face of disaster and persecution, Be Thou Prepared also makes the biblical case for preparedness for all types of situations not as an option but as a spiritual imperative.

Full of practical advice on maintaining necessary medical supplies, storing food, arranging for temporary shelters, and more, Be Thou Prepared equips Christians and Christian leaders to understand they best way they can prepare themselves and their congregations so as not to be caught off guard but to be ready to help those in need when evil comes to their door.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Faith

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2015

Reviews

[Julie Ruch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Christian NonFiction For Church Leaders

This is a book meant more for church leaders than individual families. In fact, there is a truly helpful section on how to ensure security for church services and children's ministries.

I also really appreciated the section on how we, as Christians, should view our role in a survival type situation, whether temporary or long-term.

But if you are buying this book to help your own family be more prepared, I would see if there is a more suited option. My husband and I were both disappointed in the sparcity of practical advice.

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. Talks about the real possibility of persecution here in the states. How families and churches should be prepared for it, as well as being prepared in general for crisis. How churches should be centers of help in times of crisis, how they can plant seeds for the gospel by taking care of physical needs. That churches should remain faithful to the gospel and not shy away from cultural and political issues. The pulpit should not be silent. The author also addresses self defense and gun ownership. It's a refreshing book in the sense that it is unique, and addresses things Christians ought to be thinking about but really don't. For the times that we are living it is an important read, but it is not a alarmist the sky is falling read, that's why I like it so much.