Speaker and author on apologetics, worldviews, and eschatology.
As this series on persecution concludes, the reality of suffering for Jesus is simply part of the Christian life. The Bible is filled with examples of it. Through the suffering there are blessings, and people can witness to their faith in the midst of it. But the greatest promise that Jesus gives in the face [&hellip
With a culture that becomes more intolerant of faith in the public square, Christians need to be ready for persecution. Although relatively unfamiliar in the United States, suffering for the faith is common for believers. However, with this suffering comes unexpected benefits. Another one is the opportunity to share the love of Christ. Persecution can [&hellip
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
by Brad Alles
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