Persecution
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Witness Against Us
Refuting Excuses for Obedience Hebrews 9:27 – “I didn’t know enough; I just heard one gospel sermon.” (Witness: Philippian Jailor – Acts 16) Hebrews 9:27 – “I am not good enough.” (Witness: 3,000 on the Day of Pentecost – Acts 2) Hebrews 9:27 – “I was a good man; I can be saved on the… Continue reading
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Apostles and Their Deaths
Peter: Died in Rome, Italy, between 54-56 AD. He was crucified upside down at his own request. Andrew: Died in Edessa, Greece, the exact date is unknown. He was severely scourged, tied to an X-shaped cross, and died from his injuries. James: Martyred in Jerusalem in 44 AD. He was beheaded with a sword. John:… Continue reading
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Time Frames in Paul’s Life
Church Establishment The Church had been established about 3 years before Paul became a Christian. Early Persecution Paul persecuted the Church for the first 3 years of its existence. Paul’s Conversion Paul became a Christian about 4 to 7 years before Cornelius did. 1st Missionary Journey Paul’s first missionary journey began approximately 10 years after… Continue reading
