He and four other missionaries made contact from their airplane with the Huaorani Indians. After several months, the men decided to build a base a short distance from the Indian tribe, along the Curaray River. There they were approached one time by a small group of Huaorani Indians. Encouraged by these friendly encounters, they began plans to visit the Huaorani, but their plans were preempted by the arrival of a larger group of 10 Huaorani men, who killed Elliot and his four companions on January 8, 1956. Elliot's mutilated body was found downstream, along with those of the other men, except that of Ed McCully.
His journal entry for October 28, 1949, contains his now famous quotation, expressing his belief that missions work was more important than his life.
“ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose. „
Elliot and his friends became instantly known worldwide as martyrs. Through Gates of Splendor, which describe the life and death of her husband.
See http://www.maf.org/video for more information on Jim Elliot's co-worker who died with him....Nate Saint and the continuing mission work to reach others (or click on "Outside Web Link" below to take you to videos on this mission work). The ministry is called MAF - Mission Aviation Fellowship.
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“ Christ Creator. ” Jesus Christ Creator exalted in this message.
Marv Behr (3/8/2016)
from Big Sandy, TX
“ Great Sermon! ” Great to hear the voice of one who gave all for Christ. His journal has spoke much to my own heart.
Sarah Prothero (1/25/2015)
from Jersey, UK
“ Great Sermon! ” what a privilege to hear the voice of Jim Elliot!
Florin Motiu (7/11/2007)
“ God the Creator. ” It was interesting to hear the voice and the sermon of the young martyr preacher about whom I read! A good reminder that God is Creator.
Philip James Elliot (October 8, 1927 – January 8, 1956) was an evangelical Christian missionary to Ecuador who, along with four others, was killed while attempting to evangelize the Huaorani people through efforts now known as Operation Auca.
