Manipur, India: A sister of Smyrna
This article examines the persecution of Christians in Manipur, India through the lens of Revelation 2's letter to the persecuted church of Smyrna, drawing parallels between ancient and contemporary Christian suffering. Noorman argues that persecuted believers worldwide are spiritual sisters of Smyrna, sharing both tribulation and spiritual riches in Christ, and calls Western Christians to intercede for these suffering congregations and prepare themselves for potential persecution. The resource combines biblical eschatology with contemporary missional concern and practical exhortation to prayer and faithful Christian living.
"And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I...
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