ENDURANCE Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

John 15:18 If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18 If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.

John 15:20 Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. John 15:20 Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. Persecution 1. Is inevitable

John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Persecution 1. Is inevitable We are no longer of this world

John 15:21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me. John 15:21 They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me. Persecution 1. Is inevitable We are associated with Jesus

“God has called you to Christ’s side, and the wind is now in Christ’s face in this land; and since you are with him you cannot expect the sheltered or sunny side of the hill.”

John 15:22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. John 15:22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. Persecution 1. Is inevitable We embody the truth

John 3:19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. John 3:19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Persecution 1. Is inevitable We embody the truth

“So much popular Western evangelical religiosity is so shallow and selfish. It promises so much and demands so little.. It hardly speaks of repentance, sacrifice, self denial, holy lifestyle and a willingness to die for Christ.” Peter Kusmic It promises so much and demands so little.. It hardly speaks of repentance, sacrifice, self denial, holy lifestyle and a willingness to die for Christ.” Peter Kusmic

John 16:2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. John 16:2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. Persecution 2. Is terrible

200 million Christians are suffering persecution 200 million Christians are suffering persecution Persecution 2. Is terrible

26 million lost their lives in the 20 th Century 26 million lost their lives in the 20 th Century Persecution 2. Is terrible

Acts 8:1 On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered … Acts 8:1 On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered … Persecution 3. Is endurable

“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.”

Acts 8:1 On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered … Acts 8:1 On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered … Persecution 3. Is endurable

Acts 5:39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” Acts 5:39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” Persecution 3. Is endurable

John 15:25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’ John 15:25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’ Persecution 3. Is endurable There is hope because Christ is in control

John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Persecution 3. Is endurable There is hope because we belong to Christ

John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Persecution 3. Is endurable There is hope because Christ’s presence is with us

“By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered. And confidently waiting come what may. We know that God is with us night and morning. And never fails to meet us each new day” “By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered. And confidently waiting come what may. We know that God is with us night and morning. And never fails to meet us each new day”

John 16:7 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counsellor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. Persecution 3. Is endurable There is hope because Christ’s power is with us

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, … let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Our response 1. We SUPPORT them

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, … let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Our response 2. We SEARCH ourselves

No wound? No scar? Yet as the Master shall the servant be And pierced are the feet that follow me; But thine are whole: can he have followed far Who has nor would nor scar? Amy Carmichael No wound? No scar? Yet as the Master shall the servant be And pierced are the feet that follow me; But thine are whole: can he have followed far Who has nor would nor scar? Amy Carmichael