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Persecution

Persecution. How Christians Survive It. Persecution. Some will die - Acts 7; Rev 2:10; Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 1 Tim 1:12-13. Persecution. Greek : To pursue with ill intent . English : To injure, grieve, or afflict; to surround, hem in & attack with cruelty & evil intent; to harass .

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Persecution

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  1. Persecution How Christians Survive It

  2. Persecution • Some will die - Acts 7; Rev 2:10; Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 1 Tim 1:12-13

  3. Persecution • Greek: To pursue with ill intent. • English: To injure, grieve, or afflict; to surround, hem in & attack with cruelty & evil intent; to harass.

  4. Persecution • surviving the pain - Mark 10:28-31

  5. Persecutioncomes w/the Kingdom • New churches - Acts 14:22 • Evangelists - 2 Tim 3:10-13 • Be Prepared - 2 Tim 3:14-17

  6. Persecutioncomes w/the Kingdom • Pilgrims of the Dispersion - 1 Pet 1:1 • Expect it - 1 Peter 4:12; John 15:18-20 • Faith purifier - 1 Peter 1:6-7; 5:10

  7. Persecutionfollows Principle & Duty • The Principle - Matt 5:10-12 • The Duties - Matt 5:1-9 • Not all persecution is blessed - 1 Pet 4:15 • Only persecution “for righteousness’ sake” is blessed - 1 Tim 6:11; 2 Tim 2:22; 3:16; Jer 23:6; 2 Cor 5:21

  8. Persecutionfollowed Jesus • Governments - Matt 2; Acts 5:29 • Religious leaders - Matt 26:59; 27:1 • Military - Matt 27:27 • Neighbors - Matt 27:40 • Family - John 7:1-5; Matt 10:34-36

  9. Persecutionfollowed Jesus • Character assassination - John 8:45-48; 10:17-20; 1 Cor 4:12-13

  10. Persecutionfor Righteousness • We must be willing to accept extremely difficult circumstances - Matt 13:21 • HOW ARE WE BLESSED? - Matt 5:10 • Giving priority to our souls - Matt 10:27-28

  11. Let God handle it He will bless in the end (Luke 23:46; 1 Pet 2:23; 3:9; 1 Sam 25:32, 39)

  12. REJOICE IN THE REWARD Heaven’s Glory (Matt 5:12; 1 Pet 4:13; Rom 8:18) Father’s Glory (1 Peter 4:16, 19) Christ’s Glory (1 John 3:2-3; Phil 3:20-21)

  13. PRAY FOR THE PERSECUTOR Jesus commands it (Matt 5:44-45; Rom 12:14) The faithful do it (Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60; 2 Tim 4:16)

  14. PRAY FOR THE PERSECUTOR Vindication. NOW! (Psa 69:22ff) Trust the Lord’s wisdom (2 Tim 4:14-15; cf. Gal 6:7-8; Rom 2:6-10)

  15. Persecution • Identifies us with Jesus (1 Pet 4:13-16) • Indicates direction (1 Pet 3:14-16: 1:3-6) • Carries a great promise(Matt 5:12)

  16. Hear : gospel of Christ • Acts 2:14; Rom 10:17 Believe: Jesus is Lord /Christ • Rom 10:9-10 Confess: what is believed • Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37 Repent: change of heart • Acts 2:38; 17:30 Baptized: forgiveness of sin • Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16

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