"They killed him because Datu was boldly sharing the gospel in the town"
Young villagers participate in a group activity in a remote area
in the Phillipines where foreign missionaries are active in
bringing the gospel to the people.
in the Phillipines where foreign missionaries are active in
bringing the gospel to the people.
By Hazel Torres
Christian Today
A former Muslim community leader in the Philippines found himself likened to Apostle Paul, a persecutor of the early disciples of Jesus Christ when his name was still Saul of Tarsus.
He eventually became one of the world's greatest missionaries, spreading the gospel throughout the Roman Empire after experiencing a dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.
Christian Aid Mission (CAM) has recalled the life and times of Datu, a former devout Filipino Muslim leader, who once only had hatred in his heart for Christians, just like Paul.
In a report on its website, the evangelical missionary organisation shared highlights of Datu's inspiring life beginning with the time when he hurled stones at Pastor Bagwis, a local Christian leader, his church building and his home.
He also vowed to kill the Filipino pastor's son and his family after he discovered that the young man, named Efren, was courting his daughter.
Later, however, Datu became conciliatory after finding out that Efren was a good man. He eventually agreed to have his daughter marry him in Christian rites.
He eventually became one of the world's greatest missionaries, spreading the gospel throughout the Roman Empire after experiencing a dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.
Christian Aid Mission (CAM) has recalled the life and times of Datu, a former devout Filipino Muslim leader, who once only had hatred in his heart for Christians, just like Paul.
In a report on its website, the evangelical missionary organisation shared highlights of Datu's inspiring life beginning with the time when he hurled stones at Pastor Bagwis, a local Christian leader, his church building and his home.
He also vowed to kill the Filipino pastor's son and his family after he discovered that the young man, named Efren, was courting his daughter.
Later, however, Datu became conciliatory after finding out that Efren was a good man. He eventually agreed to have his daughter marry him in Christian rites.
"During the marriage ceremony, Pastor Bagwis preached Jesus Christ crucified," a ministry director told CAM.Right at that very moment, Datu decided to embrace Christ, together with his family. A month later, he and his oldest son were baptised. This angered their Muslim relatives who began to threaten and persecute him and his family.
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