Persecution Education
Posted by pastor on November 10, 2008
In the sermon this past Sunday, I listed several organizations that are involved in both aiding the persecuted church and raising awareness among Christians where there is little or no persectution. I’ll list them again here:
1. Open Doors, USA (www.opendoorsusa.org)
2. Focus on Persecution (www.focusonpersecution.com)
3. Modern Martyr’s Index (www.gospelweb.net/modernmartyrsindex.htm)
4. Voice of the Martyrs (www.persecution.com)
5. International Christian Concern (www.persecution.org)
I’m recommending these organizations to you as information resources. They’re good places to go to read stories and learn what’s happening to our brothers and sisters around the world. Please use them to become informed, pray knowledgeably and specifically, and get a better perspective on ‘normal Christianity.’
Remember, Jesus promised us again and again that persecution was to be expected for following Him. With Brother Andrew, let’s ask ourselves what we do with verses like 2 Timothy 3:12 – “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” And, “do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12). Be ready…do not be ashamed. The church is overdue for a test, and we must prepare ourselves to suffer with Him, that we may be raised with Him.
