The arresting party comes with swords and clubs because they fear Jesus. People fear that there is an authority they are accountable to. There is often a violent response to…
Here is another Psalm written for the suffering Saviour at the Passover. When the church is weak and people mock, where is God? He is in the heavens and we…
All Christians will suffer persecution. There is no shame in suffering for Jesus' sake. It is worth it because He will be with us in His Spirit and we will…
Paul and Barnabas show us how to deal with persecution. They spoke boldly, having confidence in God, and were realistic about the Christian life. All who live the Godly life…
Here is another concern: might the believer not come into glory because of persecution? We live in a time of freedom of speech being eroded. The gospel offends, and Christians…
With all the things Paul has spread out for us, one conclusion is that God is on our side. Paul reasons out this truth, anticipating objections. There is so much…
The Lord Jesus Christ is coming back to this world and will make all things right. The world is not as it should be but when Jesus returns, the Christian…
Paul is concerned for the Philippians in his absence; were they still walking as Christians? How are we doing while separated from each other during this time of coronavirus? Paul…
This verse is the greatest comfort in the uncertainties of life but it is only for those who love God. In all the trials and sufferings of life God is…
John is executed and Peter is put in a maximum security prison. Is all lost? Today Christians are imprisoned and there is marginalisation and militant atheism. Even in our struggle,…