Persecution (1993)

Christians have been subject to psychological abuse as well as torture. Peter says that persecution is inevitable and is often triggered by good works

Persecution Edges Closer

Religious freedom is grave danger from trust in humanist leaders. If murder does not matter to the government, the Sabbath and holy days are but trifles.

Facing Times of Stress: Forewarned of Persecution!

Under the best of times, God's people are not immune to persecution. Persecution for righteousness' sake is evidence that God's people have Christ's Spirit.

Persecution

Although many have gone through sore trials, virtually no one has gone through the nightmarish persecutions suffered by the early Christians in Imperial Rome.

Those Who Are Persecuted

Persecution is already here, part and parcel in the lives of followers of Christ. If we are persecuted for following God's instructions, we will be blessed.

The Seven Churches (Part Four): Smyrna

Jesus Christ's letter to the church in Smyrna contains a rarity among the seven churches: He levels no criticism! What makes the Smyrnans so acceptable?

Matthew (Part Six)

Tested: Our Trust in God's Promises

There is an apparent contradiction between God's promises to protect and heal, and the persecution, health crises, and death that we all experience.

Facing Times of Stress: When God Is Silent (Part Two)

What appeared to be a series of judicial set-backs for Paul was actually the outworking of God to place him before even higher levels of secular leadership.

Those Who Live in the Light

We suffer persecution because We embrace the truth and light, which terrifies those who love to live in darkness, defying God's holy and spiritual laws.

How Much Do You Value the Kingdom of God?

Martyrdom is not a penalty because a person has failed to qualify for the Place of Safety; rather, it is a badge of honor for those who have overcome.

Acts (Part Fourteen)

The people of Lystra and Derbe mistake Paul for Hermes and Barnabas for Zeus. When Paul convinces the crowds that he and Barnabas are not gods, they are rejected.

Knowing Christ (Part 2)

Christ's sacrifice was not merely substitutionary, but representative, with Christ giving us a pattern for life - mortifying our flesh and putting out sin.