Steve Petch Sunday 22 nd November 2009 Part 6: He calls us to persevere in persecution (a heavenly perspective) Revelation 11:19 –12:17
How do we persevere in persecution? Bashir Ahmed Tantray, Christian, martyred 21 st November 2006
Spiritual conflict between the church and the world in Revelation... The resurrected Jesus – he died for us Seven churches – compromise / persecution Seven seals – spiritual forces / persecution Seven trumpets – demonic forces / persecution Seven visions – persecution / three perspectives Seven bowls of God’s wrath
The woman and the dragon Ephesians 6v10–13: Our struggle is not against flesh and blood... but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms... 1 Peter 5v8: Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour...
How do we persevere in persecution? 1.Know your enemy’s tactics Satan – accuser / adversary The ancient serpent The devil – liar / deceiver
How do we persevere in persecution? 2. Know what overcomes him ‘The blood of the lamb’ ‘The word of their testimony’ ‘They did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death’
How do we persevere in persecution? 3. Know your saviour Jesus’ salvation is available to you today Jesus will rule all nations Jesus cares about you personally
Steve Petch Sunday 22 nd November 2009 Part 6: He calls us to persevere in persecution (a heavenly perspective) Revelation 11:19 –12:17