Persecution On The Rise:
The disciples faced intense persecution for sharing Jesus' message with the world. Some scholars estimate that more Christians were killed in the twentieth century than in all previous centuries combined.
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The disciples faced intense persecution for sharing Jesus' message with the world.
Some scholars estimate that more Christians were killed in the twentieth century than in all previous centuries combined.
When you stand up and say, "I'm a Christian," you can expect pushback, resistance, and even persecution.
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The disciples faced intense persecution for sharing Jesus' message with the world. Some scholars estimate that more Christians were killed in the twentieth century than in all previous centuries combined. When you stand up and say, "I'm a Christian," you can expect pushback, resistance, and even persecution.
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- Paul said, "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12).
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All but one of them, John, died a martyr's death. Christians have been persecuted more than any other religious group. We're starting to see more and more persecution in the United States.
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