Category Archives: persecution

The Five Zones of Persecution

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Pastor Foley

The Bible does not portray persecution as a product of particular political systems the way we are prone to today. Such a portrayal leads us to think of persecuted Christians as beleaguered minorities peacefully minding their own business and beliefs, … Continue reading →

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Martyrdom precedes persecution, not the other way around

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Pastor Foley

We must learn how the Bible tells stories of persecution and make sure our modern accounts reflect biblical theology. Unfortunately, these days many accounts of Christian persecution are told like news stories designed to advance the narrative that Christians are … Continue reading →

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More than even our prayers or our money, persecuted Christians need this

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Pastor Foley

“How can we help persecuted Christians?” It is the question I have been privileged to be asked nearly every day for nearly two decades. Most people assume that the answer must be some combination of prayer and financial giving, and … Continue reading →

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