1. Why Early Christians Were Persecuted
Revelation 2:8-11; 6:9-11

2. Sought To Win Converts
Were not persecuted when tolerant of others

3. Were A Classless Society
Placed God Over Men
Acts 4:19; 5:29
John 19:10,11
Were A Classless Society
Galatians 3:28; Acts 10:34, 35
Some were poor, illiterate, slaves, etc.
Were looked down on by rich & nobility

4. Were Enthusiastic & Fervent
Acts 8:4; Romans 12:11 – Offensive to passive philosophers of the day
Offended False Teachers
Acts 16:16-22; 19:23-28
Acts 17:16-32

5. Refused To Bow Down To Idols
Could have saved their lives by just going through the act of bowing
They were victorious – How?
Revelation 12:11

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)