Tag: Persecution

The Scattering

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The Scattering

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Stephen’s witness ended with his death, but the story was just beginning. Acts 8:1-4 let us know martyrdom didn’t have the desired effect. First, martyrdom didn’t end the persecution, v. 1 … 1 “Now Saul was consenting More →

The Debate

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The Debate

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Acts 6:8-15 … Stephen is the most famous deacon in the church, and with his story we see persecution explode. Verse 10: “they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.” More →

Persecution

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Persecution

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Acts 4 … First, the silence of the accusers, v. 13 … “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” More →

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Reaction

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There had been no resistance to the Christians by the Jews. Acts 2:47 reads, “having favor with all the people.” It changed in the 4th chapter. The resistance was not with the people or the ruling Romans—Who came against them? More →

The Reward

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The Reward

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“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Encouragement to believers persecuted for their commitment to Jesus Christ. First, be prepared More →

Hard to Swallow

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Hard to Swallow

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The law of revenge “lex talionis” dates to the Code of Hammurabi (1800’s BC); it sought the destruction of the wrongdoer. The Mosaic Law brought the principle of limiting retribution to what was just. Retaliation was limited to More →

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Happy Christianity!

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What makes a Christian happy in life? When you enter the Kingdom of God, the Kingdom of God enters you—spiritual growth. Matthew 5:1-12 presents eight steps that lead to a More →

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Overcoming Attacks

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We live in a society and culture where Christian persecution takes place, but we can overcome undeserved attacks. Joseph was persecuted by his brothers, by a slave master, and as Genesis 39:6b-20 records, by his master’s wife. More →

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Rejoice in the Lord

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Do you rejoice in the Lord always? God’s Word commands us to in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians at Philippi. He wrote in verse 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” What do you suppose those believers thought when they read those bold words? More →

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Go See the Great Physician

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“I have sinned against the LORD’” confessed King David when he was confronted by the prophet Nathan in 2 Samuel 12:13. A number of years ago, while I was traveling to a meeting, I decided to take a different road than usual. I had never been that way before, but I was sure it would come near my destination. It did not. More →