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1 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Hank | 73571 | ||
Hi, Taleb. Although the fate of the all the Apostles but one is gathered from extra-biblical sources, there is good reason to believe that the accounts may well be fairly authentic. To recount the past and to reflect upon the pandemic occurrences of Christian martyrdom that are spread over the canvas of two thousand years of church history gives one pause and a certain measure of perspective. Pause to stop and thank God for keeping His hedge around America. And perspective to realize that the persecution and slaughter of Christians round the world today, horrid and heart breaking though it is, is by no means new to the Christian experience. Thanks for the list. The events of then and the events of now serve to remind us of Jesus' frank and unadorned admission that the followers of the Way were not to be immune to persecution and physical death. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Each apostles death? | Acts | Taleb | 73609 | ||
Hank, your comment, as usual was well thought out. Thank you for reminded us all to be mindful of others. Everyday, in so many places, such goes on. It's sad but true, at least from "our" prospective. Over the years, I have read a few books about the death of some of the “saints” depicted throughout God’s-story (HIStory). Often, the martyred spent the last moments on this side of eternity with praise and adoration on their lips. Hebrews 11:35b remains the same today. “… Others endured torture, and refuse to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life.” No wonder Psalms 116:15 boldly declares: “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints.” The verse gives credence to the premise, “Not a sparrow will fall, without God nodding approval, and you are more valuable than many sparrows.” (Matt. 10) Yes, in this world we shall hear of such horrors as you described. Too many will experience them with their own eyes. Too many others will experience it with their very lives. But then, the Greek word “witness” is “Martur”. God’s best to you, as you offer Him your best. Taleb |
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