Tag: Stephen
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 9
Jesus knows the troubles that we face but he also knows the victory that is coming. Those who hold unswervingly to the faith will know the great victory in Christ. Jesus will come to gather his bride, his beloved church, to bring them into the heavenly courts. In the heavenly courts, Jesus will tend to those who have suffered in the tribulations. And then King Jesus will return to earth once more, to bring justice and retribution and establish his kingdom.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 8
We have already seen this principle at work, in China and Iran. Whenever the enemy seeks to bring darkness, the bright light of the gospel of salvation shines ever more brightly! Jesus knows the troubles that we face but he also knows the victory that is coming.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 7
The Church will be called to walk in perfect love and forgiveness. Even though it may seem that the Church is being brought to nothing, nevertheless our faith, the faith of Jesus upon the cross, will ensure the victory of King Jesus who will return in power and glory and destroy the enemy with just one breath!
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 6
But yet the shed blood of the martyrs has never been wasted, not a single drop, and the advancement of the gospel throughout the world has been the blessed fruit of countless martyrs throughout the generations. The more the world will persecute the end-time Church, the wider will be the spread of the gospel and the greater the harvest gathered.Authoritarian governments endeavour to crush the growth of the Church in their nation, but their persecution only serves to purify and give strength to the Church.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 5
In the very end-times, in the midst of the tribulation, the Church will draw so near to the court-rooms of heaven; the gap between heaven and earth will be so very thin and we will be bathed in God’s holy presence. It will be the same for the end-time Church. Our witness will become profound and this will cause the world to cover their ears and yell to drown out the sound of such an anointed gospel message.Then the stones of persecution will begin to fly.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 4
Stephen did not hold back or pull his punches. He was going for the spiritual jugular and he preached fearlessly. We do not know how many responded to this gospel call but we do know that everyone present heard the clear and unmistakable message of the gospel. And we do know that one person present would later surrender to the Lord. His name was Paul of Tarsus
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 3
Both the political and the religious authorities will demand that Churches water down their message of repentance. Churches that refuse to bow to the demands of the authorities will be opposed and persecuted.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 2
Intense periods of tribulation sharpen the minds and the spiritual perspectives of everyone. The end-time persecution will be a time when foolish indulgences will be put aside and we will be deeply immersed in prayer and intercession. The lukewarm complacent distractions of the church will be swept away.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 1
Many great testimonies have come out of the Holocaust of those who risked everything to help those who were being persecuted. Sadly, to our shame, there were also governments that turned their backs and refused to help. When the full thrust of the end-time persecution takes hold then Jesus will be expecting his Church, his body, to be fully engaged in helping those in need.
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 9
This is the ninth and last in a series of short posts on the martyrdom of Stephen, described in Acts 6-7, exploring if this is a foreshadow of the end-time tribulations. To start at the beginning, at the first post, please click here Either listen to the short audio clip above or read the notes […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 8
This is the eighth in a series of nine short posts on the martyrdom of Stephen, described in Acts 6-7, exploring if this was a foreshadow of the end-time tribulations that are coming. To start at the beginning of the series, at the first post, then please click here. Please either listen to the short […]
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Another Prayer For Afghanistan
I always feel rather a fraud, glibly writing about a people who face such trials whilst I live in the relatively comfortable Western Europe. This prayer comes from my heart though. There is a beautiful verse in Revelation 2 where Jesus addresses the church of Smyrna who are facing persecution. Revelation 2:10 ‘Do not be […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 7
This is the seventh in a series of eight posts based on Acts 6-7 and the martyrdom of Stephen exploring if it is a foreshadow of end-time persecution for the Church. To go to the beginning of this series, to the first post, please click here. Please either listen to the short audio clip above […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 6
This is the sixth in a series of seven posts based on Acts 6-7 and the martyrdom of Stephen, exploring if it is a foreshadow of end-time persecution for the Church. To go to the beginning, to the first post, please click here. Please either listen to the short audio clip above or read the […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 5
This is the fifth in a series of seven posts based on Acts 6-7 and the martyrdom of Stephen, exploring if it is a foreshadow of end-time persecution for the Church. To go to the beginning, to the first post, please click here. Please either listen to the short audio clip above or read the […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 4
This is the fourth in a series of seven posts on Acts 6-7 and the martyrdom of Stephen, exploring if it is a foreshadow of end-time persecution for the Church. To go to the beginning, to the first post, please click here. Please either listen to the short audio clip above or read the notes […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 3
This is the third in a series of seven posts based on Acts 6-7 and the martyrdom of Stephen, exploring the idea that it is a foreshadow of end-time persecution for the Church. To go to the beginning, to the first post, please click here. Please either listen to the short audio clip above or […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 2
Spiritual Wisdom This is the second in a series of seven posts based on Acts 6-7 and the martyrdom of Stephen exploring if it is a foreshadow of end-time persecution for the Church. To go to the beginning, to the first post, please click here Please either listen to the short audio clip above or […]
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The Martyrdom of Stephen 1
This is the first in a series of seven posts based on Acts 6-7 and the martyrdom of Stephen, exploring if it is a foreshadow of end-time persecution for the Church. Please either listen to the short audio clip above or read the notes below or both at the same time! Provision Acts 6:1 describes […]
Revelation 34 