Clues of the Anti-Christ's Appearance (part 6)

 

6. Persecution of Believers

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Since the Antichrist requires everyone to worship him and uses his military and political power to oppose worshipping Yahweh, he will punish and persecute those of us who bow to God. Revelation 13 teaches this persecution as a deliberate and systematic effort to suppress and eradicate those who hold fast to faith in Christ.

Revelation 13 describes how the beast, representing the Antichrist, makes war against the saints to overcome them (Revelation 13:7). The Antichrist orchestrates this persecution as part of his campaign to assert dominion over all peoples and nations. We must be prepared to endure suffering and persecution for the sake of their allegiance to Christ, as warned in Revelation 13:10.

The Bible teaches us important truths to help us endure this persecution. First, we gain rewards for enduring persecution. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me,” Jesus says in Matthew 5:11, as part of the Sermon on the Mount. We identify with Christ since he also suffered violence and persecution for speaking the truth and honoring only his Father. And we will share in his reward.

Second, these persecutions won’t last forever (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). God will save and redeem his people (Isaiah 43:1).

(source: crosswalk.org)

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We can look at what the Bible  says in the New Testament 

and see how the disciples of Jesus were persecuted and even killed for their 

faith in Him.

Jesus Himself hung on a cross for the sin of all of mankind,

Can we expect anything 

different in our own lives?

Can we expect to be free from the criticism of our family and friends?

How about all of the men and women in other countries who are hiding to avoid 

being slaughtered for their faith in Christ.

During the Tribulation, there will be many more

that will lose their lives for Him.

Do not be one of them that misses heaven only

to be here when that happens.

Because it will happen.

After the Rapture of the Church takes place.

Some will be saved at that time when Truth is revealed to them.

The Truth of Jesus Christ that they 

rejected.

Thanks for coming today, Friends. Have a blessed day!