BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PERSECUTION
  1. According to John 15:18-21, what is the reason for Christian persecution? ___________
    ___________________________________________________________________
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  2. How were the disciples strengthened by Paul and Barnabas?   Acts 14:22. ___________
    ___________________________________________________________________
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  3. Against whom was the persecution actually directed?   Acts 9:4,5. _________________
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  4. According to II Tim. 3:12, is persecution:
    (A.)                 unlikely?                     (B.)     likely?                           (C.)     inevitable?

  5. Give some reasons why many Christians forsake Christ.   Matt. 13:20,21. ___________
    ___________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________

  6. What does Christ expect from us in Matt. 16:24?
    1. ______________________________________________________________
    2. ______________________________________________________________
    3. ______________________________________________________________

  7. What does the Lord promise to those who are prepared to be persecuted?   Matt. 5:10-12.
    1. ______________________________________________________________
    2. ______________________________________________________________
    3. ______________________________________________________________

  8. God's promises are almost always preceded by a condition.   Example: Rev. 3:20.
    What is the condition?
    ___________________________________________________________________
    What is the promise?
    ___________________________________________________________________

  9. Name at least three similar texts. __________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________

  10. Which condition precedes the promise God gave to Israel in Deut. 11:22?
    1. ______________________________________________________________
    2. ______________________________________________________________
    3. ______________________________________________________________
    4. ______________________________________________________________

  11. When can we depend on God's promises for:
    1. Peace.   Is. 26:3 _________________________________________________
    2. Political stability?   I Tim. 2:1-3. _____________________________________
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  1. What should our attitude be towards those who persecute us?
    1. Matt. 5:44 ______________________________________________________
    2. Luke 23:34 _____________________________________________________

  2. What were Peter and John's reactions when they were beaten for their faith?   Acts 5:41
    ___________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________

  3. What was the context of the disciples' prayer when they were persecuted?   Acts 4:23-30
    ___________________________________________________________________
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  4. What type of suffering is mentioned in Romans 8:35-39? ________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________
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  5. What does the Bible say about victory in Rom. 8:31-39? ________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________
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  6. Name at least three verses which indicate that all Christians will be persecuted. ________
    ___________________________________________________________________
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  7. Although strife and persecution will increase, victory is a certainty.   Why? ___________
    ___________________________________________________________________
    Do you have a proof verse or verses? ______________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________

  8. What must each Christian do to be able to overcome personally?   Eph. 6:10-18 ______
    ___________________________________________________________________

  9. Which part of the armour is lacking most in your own personal life? ________________
    ___________________________________________________________________

  10. Would you like to bring about change? ________________ Specify _______________
    ___________________________________________________________________

  11. In Rev. 12:11, three ways to overcome Satan are mentioned.   What are they?   A. _____
    ___________ B. ________________________ C. ___________________________

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