To Persecute Christians Is To Persecute Christ

Christians are persecuted because Christ is persecuted. Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Taking a stand for God always brings persecution. Remember Stephen is stoned to death Andrew was crucified, suspended on an olive tree Bartholomew was crucified with his head downward James the son of Alphaeus, when preaching in Jerusalem, was stoned to death John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded by Herod Philip preached in Phrygia, and was crucified with his head downward Jesus was betrayed and forsaken by his own disciples He was accused falsely, denied, abandoned, mocked, was arrested. He was scourged, put on a crown of thorns on his head He was nailed on the cross, bore his own cross and was crucified. This reminds us that Christians were slained for the word of God, and for the testimony. Christians are led to slaughter as a sheep For the righteous sake they have been persecuted Many Christians around the world are facing imprisonment, trials, Death Many evil people have forced them to compromise their faith When we are persecuted stand on the promise of Mathew 5: 10 When we face opposition stand on the promise of Romans 8: 31 When we are under attack, stand on the promise of Proverbs 18: 10. Jesus is coming soon, very soon in a cloud with power and Great glory! The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night Every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Those who are dead in Christ will rise first. Those who are still alive and are left will be caught up with them In the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. It will be a fearful, mournful time for the wicked He is coming to Judge the living and the dead. God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus For the righteous, he awards the crown of the righteousness He will punish those who do not know God Those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. We are called to bear witness to Christ in this hostile world. He is coming! Watch, be alert, Be Ready for the return of Christ! Until he comes, get God's protection on you and on your loved ones By pleading the Precious Blood of Jesus as a Hedge of protection. Against any type of adversity, fears and persecutions.