The Privilege of Persecution
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness …” Mat 5:10b
At present, many men, women, and children around the world are facing persecution. Many more will face it in the near future. Indeed, persecution against Christians and Christian standards is now taking shape across the USA, and this persecution is becoming more aggressive and intense with each passing day. As we would prepare for any upcoming event in our life, so we should spiritually prepare for both present and coming persecution. Days of persecution are days to stand up in victory—not flee in defeat!
These are the notes from Nan Cunningham’s ladies’ Bible class at the Kansas Bible Conference, August 21–23, 2015.
Kansas 2015 Ladies Class
Gene Cunningham - November 4, 2010
Men's Class
Every member of the human race is in prison until Christ sets them free. There are five steps that will walk us through Romans. Rom 1:16-17 (Theme of book) Rom 1:3-6 The gospel is all about Jesus Christ. The purpose of the cross was to die for our sins so He could open up salvation for everyone who believes. The just shall live by faith: Hab 2:4 Rom 1:17 Gal 3:11 Heb 10:38 Faith is on the move, it does not stand still. Rom 4:12 We are making progress as we grow in grace. Everything you desire in this life is available to you. What you think He can’t do, He can do.
Five Steps: 1. God reveals His righteousness by His wrath/judgment against sin (ch 1-3) 2. God reveals His righteousness by saving sinners (ch. 4-5) 3. He provides the power of spirituality by giving those who believe His Spirit (ch 6-8) 4. The God who saves also secures (ch 9-11) 5. God calls us to serve Him (ch 12-16)
Rom 1:18 Rom 3:21-23 Rom 4:1-3 Rom 5:1-2 Rom 6:12-13 Rom 8:1-4 Rom 10:1-11 Rom 12:1-2 Rom 14:17
Scripture References: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 1:3-6, Romans 1:18, Romans 10:1-11, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 4:12, Romans 8:1-4, Hebrews 10:38, Romans 6:12-13, Galatians 3:11, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 1:17, Romans 4:1-3, Romans 14:17, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 3:21-23