A Peculiar Glory

Fiery Trial

a fiery trial comes to test

test- demonstrate proof

James 1:3

1 Peter 1:7

Don’t Be Surprised

4:4 - the old crowd mocks your departure

standing for Biblical principle= rejection

Look for:

censored speech

deprive churches of privilege

imposed social pressure on Christian individuals, families, and businesses

REJOICE!

INSOFAR as you share in Christs sufferings

Christ’s glory will be your reward and vindication

Isaiah 62:10-11

A Peculiar Glory

ref. Foxes Book of Martyrs (VoM edition)- Polycarp

God’s grace under extreme persecution

Stephen, being stoned, sees Jesus standing

Warning and Reassurance

meddler- Proverbs 26:17