Evangelist reinhard bonnke biography of christopher
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Reinhard Bonnke: A Man of Faith and Fire
Reinhard Bonnke, a German-American Pentecostal evangelist, left an indelible mark on the religious landscape, particularly in Africa.Known for his fiery preaching style and record-breaking crusades, Bonnke’s life and ministry were characterized by unwavering faith, dedication, and a profound love for the African continent.
Early Life and Calling
Born in Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany, in 1940, Bonnke’s early life was shaped bygd the tumultuous events of World War II. Despite the challenges of his youth, he developed a deep faith at a young age. A pivotal moment came when his mother spoke to him about a sin he had committed, leading to a personal encounter with God. This experience ignited a lifelong passion for spreading the gospel.
Bonnke’s calling to serve as a missionary in Africa was evident from a tender age. At ten, he felt a klar directive from God to share His love with the people of the continent. This con
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Sadly Reinhard Bonnke (1940–2019) is no longer with us however the beloved evangelist will never be forgotten. He preached a simple, but powerful Gospel message that impacted the lives of some 79 million people who returned salvation cards during his mass crusades. Something he said years ago touched me deeply and it is simply this. “The Cross turns a minus into a plus.”
This has been a key truth for over 2,000 years. Firstly the Cross of Jesus secures our eternal salvation and secondly it brings healing and deliverance into any situation we may face. It gives us the power to overcome and God really does cause all things to work together for good for those that love Him and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Reinhard Bonnke is definitely one of God’s faith heroes, one of His faithful servants who always persevered and finished well. Brother Reinhard as he was affectionately called by so many didn’t always have it easy and he was the
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Hello Friends,
As you probably already know, last week one of my heroes and mentors in the faith passed from this life into glory. Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke went home to be with the Lord just over one week ago — he was 79 years old. This is my tribute to him and to the legacy he is passing on to me and a whole new group of Holy Ghost evangelists. At the end of this email you can watch a tribute video for Evangelist Bonnke that CfaN created for him.
After more than 50 years of ministry, Evangelist Bonnke saw more than 79 million people man a documented decision for Christ through his ministry. He was known as the “Billy Graham of Africa” and even Franklin Graham payed respect to him last week for his fruitful years of service to the Lord saying, “Reinhard Bonnke was a powerful evangelist throughout the world, but particularly on the continent of Africa where his heart burned with compassion for people’s souls. Through the preaching o