Following Christ means facing persecution. Paul reminds us that all who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer for their faith. Are you ready to stand for truth when your faith is tested? Discover the peace and hope that come only from the gospel of Christ—even in tribulation.
Follow the truth that saves.
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- Scripture: II Timothy 3:12, II Corinthians 11, Proverbs 25:9, Revelation 21:8, Proverbs 23:23, Philippians 4:7, Romans 5:3–5
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- Suffering for Christ’s Sake
- Perilous Times
- Persecuted But Not Forsaken
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Episode Transcript
"All who would live godlyin Christ Jesus shall suffer
persecution (II Timothy 3:12).
Hi, David Hill, got a minute?
The apostle of Christ who sufferedmost, gave this advice to a young
preacher, Timothy—perhaps secondonly to Christ in suffering.
You can read about his sufferingin II Corinthians chapter 11.
Paul warned all Christiansof the price of faith.
As a Christian, you willbe tested by persecution.
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Are you ready?
A lot of folks are moved in talkingabout the things going on around us, and
innocent lives being taken for simplyappealing for freedom of discussion.
The Bible says, "Debate your causewith your neighbor" to come to an
understanding of truth (Proverb 25:9).
Open, honest discussion doesn'tharm truth—never has—but often
embarrasses error and false doctrine.
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Telling the truth has a cost, but haveyou considered telling that which is false
carries a cost as well, both in this lifeand in the life to come (Revelation 21:8).
"Buy the truth and sellit not" (Proverb 23:23).
Through it, you'll receiveinstruction and understanding.
Oh yes, you'll suffersome persecution for it.
Just remember, the peace thatpasses all understanding comes from
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following Christ—following the truth.
The good news?
Suffering is in your futureif you follow Christ.
The apostle learned to gloryin tribulation (Romans 5:3-5).
That's the gospel.
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