persecution

King Herod showed a pattern of paranoia throughout his life. In his desperation to kill the baby Jesus he commanded a Massacre in Bethlehem (Matthew 2).

The Massacre in Bethlehem

September 28, 2025
The Massacre in Bethlehem  “Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were...
The ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Corinth. The city was known in antiquity for this magnificent Doric temple. Ironically, this was the city where the preacher from Alexandria, Apollos, came to minister. Corinth was destroyed by the Romans under Lucius Mummius, then later refounded as a city by Julius Caesar, just before his assassination. As a result, many monuments in the city were dedicated to his memory, and that of his familv. Photo by John Buckner

Paul in Corinth

May 29, 2024
Paul in Corinth  “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Saying, This fellow...
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God Uses Opposition!

January 23, 2024
God Uses Opposition!Recently, a spirit of great discouragement seems to permeate many churches. It’s as if God’s people believe this is the only time of difficulty believers have ever faced....
Polycarp, Polycarp teacher, Polycarp defended the truth

Christians You Should Know: Polycarp

February 15, 2023
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly...
John Bunyan wrote nine books during his twelve-year imprisonment. Study the life of Bunyan. Read his Pilgrim's Progress and Holy War.

Christians You Should Know: John Bunyan

February 1, 2023
"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the...
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More To Come

February 16, 2021
Are you worn down? Nerves on edge? Wondering what is coming next? These have been challenging days for so many, but we should not be surprised. As we near the...
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Regathering the Flock

September 11, 2020
Sometimes God scatters His people. This is seen in the early church when believers were scattered because of persecution (Acts 8:4). But there is a huge difference between the scattering...
Pop Culture and Pop Christianity

Pop Culture and Pop Christianity

September 14, 2013
 Pop Culture and Pop Christianity The attitudes and ideas of “popular culture” expressed through music and current trends have exploded through the various means of mass communication. It is, in...