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October 1887 A.D. Chiang
Kai-Shek Born—Baptized & Confesses Faith in 1928.
Chiang Kai-Shek (1887 to 1975)
Protestant
A desperate situation, vow and prayer.
Chiang Kai-Shek was born in Chekiang Province and
rose to power in China. The Generalissimo began reading the New Testament. An
evangelical Chinese pastor urged him to make a decision and publicly
acknowledge his faith in Christ. But Chiang would not be rushed. He began at
that time to read the Old Testament. But God was working and would not be put
off. Civil war broke out between a certain warlord and the Central government.
During the fighting, Chiang was trapped by his enemies near Kaifeng, being
almost completely surrounded. In this desperate situation, Chiang prayed for
deliverance, pledging that he would publicly acknowledge Jesus Christ as his
Lord after being delivered. God did answer that prayer by sending a heavy snow
storm which was unusual at that time of year. The enemy forces could advance no
nearer. In the meantime, reinforcements for Chiang came from Nanking by rail,
thereby not only sparing his life, but turning certain defeat into victory. The
leader of China then kept his promise, making an open declaration of faith at
his baptism in the Fall of 1928.
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