Christian Persecution Intensifies Around the Globe
The Bible is clear: “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2 Tim. 3:12).
Vicious persecution against Christians worldwide has skyrocketed in the last few years. Just the other morning on television I saw a Christian pastor maligned by journalists because he dared to call people “sinners.” In other words, we are now targeted for stating even the most basic tenets of our faith including, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Ro. 3:23).
God in His love has provided a Savior for sinners. But only those who acknowledge their condition can receive cleansing. As the apostle Paul said, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief” (1 Tim 1:15). Yet this greatest of all love stories—the gospel itself—is being vehemently accosted here in America and worldwide.
The recent maelstrom of violence throughout the Middle East directly...
While Islam: The Religion of Peace is one of the biggest problems facing Christian witnesses, we can't forget that Communism, Hinduism, and even Catholicism can persecute Christians as well. I might also add,
Matthew 10 23 "But whenever they persecute you in this city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you shall not finish going through the cities of Israel, until the Son of Man comes.---NASB.
Wharton wrote: ""I saw a Christian pastor maligned by journalists because he dared to call people “sinners.” In other words, we are now targeted for stating even the most basic tenets of our faith"" Looks like people today are full of deceit and prepared to call God a liar. Come Lord Jesus, come soon. 1John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Good comment, thanks. The persecution we experience in this lifetime won't even be "comparable" to what Christ has prepared for us! Not even comparable; thank You Lord Jesus!
Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
""I saw a Christian pastor maligned by journalists because he dared to call people “sinners.” In other words, we are now targeted for stating even the most basic tenets of our faith""
Looks like people today are full of deceit and prepared to call God a liar. Come Lord Jesus, come soon.
1John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
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Dr. Steven J. Lawson | 10/11/2009
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is one of the biggest problems facing Christian witnesses, we can't forget that Communism, Hinduism, and even Catholicism can persecute Christians as well. I might also add,
