persecution

First Peter 4 Bible Study and Questions

First Peter 4 seems perfectly suited for today’s Christian facing persecution and seeking to have “the mind of Christ.” Introduction The Book of 1st Peter is a book for the ages. There is never going to be a time when the Word of God is not helpful and beneficial in the Christian’s walk with Christ. […]

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The Great War on the Bible in America and Elsewhere

by Jack Wellman

There’s a war on…but this war is directed against the Word of God where the Bible is increasingly being banned as “hate speech.” The War on the Bible There’s a war on…but this war is directed against the Word of God where the Bible is increasingly being banned as “hate speech” so how long do […]

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How Christians Should Respond to Criticism and God Haters

by Jack Wellman

We can respond in many different ways to criticism and those who hate God, so how do we respond when we are criticized for our faith? With Humility and Gentleness We can respond in many different ways to criticism and those who hate God, so how do we respond when we are criticized for our […]

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Why Do Most People Reject the Gospel?

by Jack Wellman

It can be disheartening to share the gospel since most people will reject it, but why do they turn away from Jesus Christ? Don’t Take it Personally It can be disheartening to share the gospel since most people will reject it, but why do they turn away from Jesus Christ? When God called the Old […]

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Rising Threats to Religious Liberty in America (and elsewhere)

by Jack Wellman

Here’s how Christianity is losing religious liberties in America and elsewhere and it’s only going to get worse. What is Evil is Called Good Christianity is losing religious liberties in America but also elsewhere and it’s only going to get worse. To begin with, “Anti-faith, anti-reality forces are driving many religious people and institutions out […]

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Here’s How to Forgive Our Enemies (And Pray for Them)

by Jack Wellman

It is very hard to forgive family and friends, but how can we forgive someone who is our enemy and doing us harm? Dying for the Ungodly It is very hard to forgive family and friends at times, but how can we forgive someone who is our enemy and doing us harm? To start with, […]

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Why Persecution is Good and Strengthens, Grows, And Spreads the Church

by Jack Wellman

We might think that persecution is bad, but in fact, persecution causes the growth of the church but also growth in the Christian. Persecution We might think that persecution is bad, but in fact, persecution causes the growth of the church but also growth in the Christian. To begin with, everyone who lives a godly […]

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The Tragic Witness to the Lost When Christians Persecute Christians

by Jack Wellman

How sad it is when believers attack other believers, especially over non-essentials. What damage we can do as a witness for Christ. Who Are You Persecuting How sad it is when believers attack other believers, especially over non-essentials of the faith. What damage we can do as a witness for Christ, but it’s also the […]

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How Can We Love Our Enemies?

by Jack Wellman

Jesus tells us to love our enemies and do good to those who do bad to us, so how can we love someone who hates us? Remember Your Calling Jesus tells us to love our enemies and do good to those who do bad to us, so how can we love someone who hates us? […]

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Why Doesn’t God Stop Suffering in the World?

by Jack Wellman

Why doesn’t God stop all the evil and suffering in the world? Why do even believers suffer unjustly? Good People, Bad Things I’ve heard people ask, “Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?” Well, think about this? What did God the Father ordain for Jesus (Isaiah 53; John 3:16)? Why did […]

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