The Apostle Paul had his share of hostility directed at him. Wherever he went preaching the Word of God and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord, there were inevitably some (or many!) who took offense at what he said. Paul was the poster boy for what Jesus declared about Himself and the Gospel in Luke 12:51:…
Posts Categorized: Persecution
Acts 20:30 – Men Speaking Twisted Things
In our reading of the psalms, we come to two inescapable conclusions. The first is that David had many enemies. The second is that he placed his entire faith and trust in the Lord to deliver him from his foes. An issue we have to ponder, however, is whether David was exaggerating as to the…
Awaken Bible Prophecy Class 7-14-21 Bill Salus: The Next Prophecies ch 16-17
In our class tonight we explore the following topics from Bill Salus: The Next Prophecies Ch. 16-17 Chapter 16: Why Is the Catholic Church Cast Into the Great Tribulation? Chapter 17: Does Salvation Come Through the Roman Catholic Church?
Acts 18:17 – They Beat Him
Those who hate God and His Word often resort to violence to maintain their sense of moral superiority. David wrote about such men. Paul and those with him who spoke the truth of the Gospel encountered them. They are a gathering force today. We who know the Lord are an ever-increasing minority. David described such…
Psalm 7:14 – The Wicked Man Conceives Evil
Some days when we read God’s Word, He gives us a principle, then provides an example – all this in two very different texts, yet orchestrated for our benefit. King David often wrote of evil men, their folly, and their ultimate destination far from God. Through the wisdom God blessed David with, he gave us…
Acts 13:11 – Mist and Darkness Fell Upon Him
If you’ve read the book of Revelation, one of the questions that may have come to mind is: How do the persecutors know certain people have turned to Christ? There are three sets of martyrs in Revelation. What is it that points to these new believers, i.e. those who have come to the Lord following…