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Christian school in Florida under pressure stands strong

Nathan Decker·2022-12-24
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Rev. Nathan Decker reflects on how contemporary Christians might experience persecution in the present day, using the case of Grace Christian School in Florida as a concrete example. The article explores the theological reality of Christian suffering as taught in Scripture while addressing the practical question of how believers today can prepare for and respond to opposition to Christian faith and practice.

Rev. Nathan Decker, pastor of Grandville PRC in Grandville, Michigan As a Christian pastor and preacher, a common theme upon which I ponder is how believers in the church, myself included as a minister of the gospel, will experience the attack of the enemies of Christ. The Scriptures are clear: "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (II Tim. 3:12). In describing the citizens of the kingdom of God, Jesus says: "Blessed are they which are persecuted for...

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Author
Nathan Decker
Date

2022-12-24

Source
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Scripture References
Matthew 5:10
Genesis
Genesis 1:26-28Genesis 2:24
Leviticus 18:1-30
Romans 1:26-29
1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 5:11 Corinthians 6:9
Topics
Christian LivingEschatologyChristian Education
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