Persecution
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Persecution Part 6: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 – Steadfastness in Persecution
In the battle of Hastings, in 1066, William of Normandy, also known as William the Conqueror, invaded England because he claimed that Harold the King had pledged fealty to him…
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Persecution Part 5: Mark 8:34-38 – The Cross and Persecution
Jesus’ words are strong words. Taking up your cross means to go to your death. When Jesus spoke in this way he meant that to follow Him means to give…
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Persecution Part 4: Colossians 4:6 – Our Response in Persecution
Our response in the midst of persecution is not inherited. We do not have an automatic right response because we are Christians. We need to be taught the right way…
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Persecution Part 2: Romans 8:28 – God’s Purposes in Persecution
As Paul describes that, “all things work together for good to them that love God and are the called according to His purpose, this includes any persecution we might endure…
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Persecution Part 1: Matthew 13:20-21 – The Roots of Endurance
Persecution has often been the watering pot for exponential growth in Christianity. Though Satan has sought to quench the fire of the Gospel through persecution, it seems that dungeon, flame…
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Persecution Part 7: 1 Peter 5:8-12 – Final Miscellaneous Thoughts on Persecution
Have you ever been mistaken? Has your understanding of reality ever been challenged? Did your senses ever deceive you because you misinterpreted the data your senses were sending you? This…
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Persecution Part 3: 1 Peter 4:12-13 – The Varying Nature of Persecution
As we discuss the varying nature of persecution we must remember that Satan is the author of persecution. These types of persecution we’ll discuss are merely his visible attacks he…