What can this statement possibly mean? Well, it is all in the text!
We must understand that when Faith in Christ first showed up on the scenery of world religion, it was considered a threat because it claimed exclusivity on truth and demanded total allegiance to Christ alone and His way of life.
Most religions of the time were the result of an amalgamation of cultural practices, traditional beliefs and superstitions around which were built an entire system of religious practices and observances that permeated the whole of life. Christianity with its exclusive claims threatened the statu quo and brought a complete disruption to the way many lived their lives for many generations. This disruption had a major economic impact on well established religious systems and the auxiliary industries that supported and maintained the pompousness of these religions through the production of artifacts and various items used in religious practices (Acts 19). This is how persecution came about to begin with! It was a push back against a belief that was perceived as a threat to an established way of life. From the Jerusalem persecution to the Roman persecution, and any other persecution unleashed against Christians the world over, the motivation is usually an open resistance to the change that incarnate Christianity.
From the first century AD to our present day, there has been a widespread campaign against Christianity in order to isolate the true followers of Yeshua and cause them grief, pain, loss and even death. We carry a message that threatens the kingdom of darkness.
Today's scripture comes as an encouragement to the believers persecuted today because of their faith in the Lord.
Rejoice and do not regret your troubles because they will win you a crown of glory when you stand before Christ. Those who persecute you are motivated by fear... conquer them through love. Perfect love casts out all fears (1John 4:18).
Shalom!
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We must understand that when Faith in Christ first showed up on the scenery of world religion, it was considered a threat because it claimed exclusivity on truth and demanded total allegiance to Christ alone and His way of life.
Most religions of the time were the result of an amalgamation of cultural practices, traditional beliefs and superstitions around which were built an entire system of religious practices and observances that permeated the whole of life. Christianity with its exclusive claims threatened the statu quo and brought a complete disruption to the way many lived their lives for many generations. This disruption had a major economic impact on well established religious systems and the auxiliary industries that supported and maintained the pompousness of these religions through the production of artifacts and various items used in religious practices (Acts 19). This is how persecution came about to begin with! It was a push back against a belief that was perceived as a threat to an established way of life. From the Jerusalem persecution to the Roman persecution, and any other persecution unleashed against Christians the world over, the motivation is usually an open resistance to the change that incarnate Christianity.
From the first century AD to our present day, there has been a widespread campaign against Christianity in order to isolate the true followers of Yeshua and cause them grief, pain, loss and even death. We carry a message that threatens the kingdom of darkness.
Today's scripture comes as an encouragement to the believers persecuted today because of their faith in the Lord.
Rejoice and do not regret your troubles because they will win you a crown of glory when you stand before Christ. Those who persecute you are motivated by fear... conquer them through love. Perfect love casts out all fears (1John 4:18).
Shalom!
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