Speaker and author on apologetics, worldviews, and eschatology.
As we continue to examine persecution in the lives of Christians, a biblical perspective yields some seemingly contradictory insights. One such insight is that persecution is a blessing. As counter-intuitive as that may sound, remember that Jesus said that suffering for the faith showed approval by God. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus stated [&hellip
If we look at the Bible, as well as the history of the Christian Church, we will see that persecution is a normal part of the Christian’s existence. However, American Christians for the most part have not really experienced this aspect of following Christ. Due to the wisdom of the Founding Fathers and God’s guidance, [&hellip
This next series of blogs will focus on persecution. As this Post-Christian culture continues, hostility toward the Church will grow. This series will focus on the biblical truths of persecution. For now, consider what religious leaders are saying. “Religious liberty is paramount. There’s a real, growing push to eliminate what to-date have been fairly unanimously [&hellip
As this series on preparing for a post-Christian culture comes to a close, this final installment will lead to next series of blogs on persecution. As Christians prepare spiritually for what lies ahead, the topic of persecution is a difficult but necessary reality to grasp. Peter says the following in 1 Peter 1:13: “Therefore, preparing [&hellip
To address a culture that is increasing in hostility to the faith, it will help to show how historically the Christian faith has done may positive things to influence life for the better. The weight of evidence is clearly in the Church’s favor. For examples of this, check out Alvin Schmidt’s How Christianity Changed the [&hellip
As we continue to focus on the Post-Christian culture of our day, let’s turn our attention to the realm of the law. As we noted earlier, when the religious make-up of the people changes, so do the laws. Law follows culture. Today it is imperative that we deal with legal issues—especially in defense of the [&hellip
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Because the culture is Post-Christian in its mindset, it is essential not to shrink from social issues, but rather to engage them. This cultural battle is worth the cost, since lives and institutions are at stake. Socially, it is also important to remember that the law follows culture. As the culture becomes more anti-Christian, laws [&hellip
This is the first of five things that we can do in this culture in which we live. As it turns away from God, we turn to Him, and let none of His words fall to the ground. First, apologetically defend the faith, explaining why Christianity matches reality best. In order to do that, we [&hellip
As we address the time in which we live and the forces at work, we can become overwhelmed. What should we do? Is there any hope? There is always hope, since God is a God of hope. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust [&hellip
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