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Tag Archives: persecution
Hang in There
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 11 To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotionals
Tagged 1 Peter 5:10-11, 2 Cor. 4:17, affliction, Nero, persecution, suffering
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Star Witnesses
13 Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotionals
Tagged 1 Peter 3:13-17, blessed, good behavior, kingdom, persecution, revile, suffering, witness stand
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Resurrection Power
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotionals, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Peter 1:3-5, born again, faith, living hope, persecution, Peter, resurrection
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In the Know
For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me. … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Devotionals, Principles
Tagged Acts 14.22, Acts 9:16, God, gospel, persecution, Philippians 1, sovereignty
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The Secret Church
The persecution of Christians has been occurring since the Crucifixion. Being “sawn in two” is pretty gross as well (Hebrews 11:37). David Platt is trying to get Americans to sense the fear of persecution and its prevalence abroad, which I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged David Platt, missionary, persecuted church, persecution, The Secret Church, The Truth Project
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Greater to Lesser
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3 We don’t often hear preachers tell us to analyze, i.e. “consider” Jesus, but the writer of … Continue reading →