Tortured for Christ (FREE BOOK)

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Feeling discouraged about life? This should be a reminder to count your blessings. See the end of this post for a powerful video and a link where you can get the book free.

Tortured for Christ changed my life and filled me with a love for the Jewish people and deep gratitude for living in a free country where I am free to worship. My Grandmother gave it to me when I was a teenager and I have reread it several times since.

Rev. Richard Wurmbrand is referred to as the ‘Voice of the Underground Church’ by many or the ‘Iron Curtain St. Paul.’ His books are best sellers in over fifty languages. This humble man began the ministry of The Voice of the Martyrs.

Richard and Sabina were Jews married in 1936 and converted to Christ in 1938. They joined the Anglican Mission to the Jews in Bucharest. Richard was ordained, first as an Anglican, and then after World War II, as a Lutheran minister.

Between 1945 and 1947, Richard distributed one million Gospels to Russian troops, the books often disguised as Communist propaganda. Richard also smuggled Gospels into Russia. On December 30, 1947, the People’s Republic of Romania was proclaimed.

Richard Wurmbrand kidnapped

On February 29, 1948, the secret police arrested Richard while on his way to church and took him to their headquarters. He was locked in a solitary cell and assigned as ‘Prisoner Number 1.’

In 1950, his wife Sabina was also imprisoned. She was forced to serve as a laborer on the Danube Canal project, leaving their nine-year-old son Mihai alone and homeless. Following her release in 1953, the Romanian authorities informed her that Richard had died in prison. But Sabina listened to the still small voice of God, knowing her husband was alive.

Years of Torture

Richard was released in 1956 after serving eight and a half years in prison. He was warned never to preach again. While in prison, he went through horrific tortures at the hands of the brutal secret police. Despite the treatments and the warnings he received from his persecutors, Richard resumed his work with the ‘underground’ churches after his release.

Wurmbrand traveled to Norway, England, and then the United States. In May of 1965, he testified in Washington, D.C. before the US Senate’s Internal Security Subcommittee. He became known as the “The Voice of the Underground Church,” doing much to publicize the persecution of Christians in Communist countries.

In this video clip Richard explains, while in solitary confinement, how He begged for God to speak to Him, and God did speak. But he did not give a word of encouragement as Richard expected. He asked Richard a question.

Watch the video to hear the thought provoking question from God, then ask the same question of yourself.

The Voice of the Martyrs

In April of 1967, the Wurmbrands formed Jesus To The Communist World later named The Voice of the Martyrs, an interdenominational organization working initially with and for persecuted Christians in Communist countries. Later it expanded its activities to help persecuted believers in other places, especially in the Muslim world. Richard passed away February 17, 2001.

Get This Book Free

To learn more about the Wurmbrand’s story, sign up for a free copy of Tortured for Christ and browse through the text, pictures and videos at Torturedforchrist.com.

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Comment by Jacque :

Thank you for posting this. I never knew the story behind Voice of the Martyrs. This sounds like a must-have book for our children to know and read and get into their hearts.
thanks, J
Comment by |Hi Robin. :

Oh wow, I picked up a book by the Voice of the Martyrs called Hearts of Fire and it is about 7 women who suffered and one of them is Sabina Wurmbrand. Thankyou for posting this, I will surely get it and read it to my children and hopefully set their hearts on fire.
Comment by |Hi Robin. :

Hi Robin: I have a question for you. I am 52 yrs. old and I have 2 young ones left at home. They are : a girl 10 1/2 and a boy 9 yrs. old. I am trying to homeschool them and also work partime to supplement our income. I love my kids dearly but you know there are times when I wonder why God gave us these two at this stage of my life. I am tired and there are times when I am not up to doing the things that these two active children want to do and I feel like they are missing out on having young parents because we at times cannot keep up with them. The schooling at this point is not going so well because my son refuses to read even though I know he can do it. Do you have any suggestions? Would you pls. pray for us, I feel as though I am letting them down and not giving them the quality of life that they should have at this age. Paulette.
Comment by Deanne :

Dear Robin, Thank you for promoting this amazing free book. My family and I have been supporters of Voice of the Martyrs for several years. The ministry they have is simply a beautiful picture of Christ, to me.
They also sell a fabulous book entitled, Jesus Freaks, which was cowritten by DC Talk. It is a modern retelling of Foxe’s book of Martyrs. Highly recommended! Love Deanne

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Comment by Sheila :

The Voice of the Martyrs has helped me so much to unite in prayer and in spirit with the body of Christ worldwide and throughout time. I’m ashamed at times at the ease in which I live daily as an American christian and I thank God for my rich brothers and sisters like Richard Wurmbrand for the courage and desire for Christ to be seen in me they inspire. Thanks for sharing this. I’m going to be getting it. VOM also has lots of other great material which I’ve used to read to my kids.
Thanks Robin!
Sheila

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Comment by Darnelle :

Robin,
Thank you for promoting such an important book. I can’t even remember how I got my first copy, but lots of copies have gone through my hands since. The Voice of the Martyrs is an organization worthy of attention and support. And you’re right - this book alone will change a life.
Have a great day!
Darnelle
Comment by Michelle :

Paulette, I am praying for you. Michelle

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Comment by Michelle :

Oh, and thank you for the link, Robin! I am signing up to get mine right now. Michelle
Comment by Robyn :

Hi Robin,
Love the book, also they did have something for homeschoolers for free called The Link which taught about different countries, missionaries etc, We have a notebook full and love them.

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Comment by Pure and Sensible :

The VOM’s ministry is very dear to my heart, but I didn’t know the history behind it. Thank you for posting this, Robin! I would love to read the book. Leinani
Comment by Penney Douglas :

Thanks for sharing this info. I just ordered my free book. I was receiving Voice of the Martyrs, but I forgot to renew. I need to do that. I was getting The Link, too. I’ll put that on my to-do list.

Thanks,
Penney
Comment by Jenni Saake (InfertilityMom) :

Thank you for this resource! I just ordered a copy of this book and am sure it will be a challenging read.

To Paulette (poster #3 here) I just wanted to give my encouragement that though I am young, I live with chronic health challenges and can relate to a lot of your fears and worries about giving your kids all they need despite physical limitations. But God is not calling us to be like “other” families, He is calling us to be our families and this is where He has placed our kids. He will supply everything you and they need to fulfill the purposes for each of you. {{{hugs}}}

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Comment by sam :

I Just heard of this book , and im very young spiritually and would like to read this book.
Comment by Sara :

Great post. Ordered a copy and the video is quite thought provoking.