Persecution has been part of the Christian experience since the early church. While it often leads to spiritual growth and eternal reward (Matthew 5:10-12), it also brings immediate hardship and suffering. In the Bible, persecution inflicted physical, emotional, social, and psychological wounds on individuals and communities. These effects, though painful, remind us of the cost of following Christ and the grace needed to endure. 1. Physical Suffering and Death One of the most evident consequences of persecution in Scripture is physical harm. Many believers were beaten, imprisoned, or killed for their faith. ● Stephen , the first Christian martyr, was stoned to death for preaching about Jesus (Acts 7:59-60). ● James , the brother of John, was executed by King Herod (Acts 12:1-2). ● Paul listed his sufferings: beatings, shipwrecks, stoning, and hunger (2 Corinthians 11:24-27). These examples show how perse...
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