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The response of the Jews to Christianity was PERSECUTION.
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Christianity was tolerated as a sect of Judaism. Soon, Christianity would have its conflicts with the empire.
The result was ACCUSATION and PERSECUTION.
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Who is Jesus? 1 John 4 How are we saved? Gal. 3 How are we to live in a pagan culture? 1,2 Cor.
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The response of the church to these theological questions was the rise of CREEDS.
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The response of the church to the accusations: APOLOGISTS.
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The Response to persecution:
*Martyr – GAVE their life*Confessor – willing to GIVE their life*Apostate – gave into PRESSURE and RECANTED their faith.
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But, the result of persecution was the faith SPREAD all the more RAPIDLY.
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1. How do we respond to difficulty or persecution? Is it a testimony to our faith in God? Do we trust him?
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2. Are you ready to give an answer to anyone who asks why you believe?
Sign up for discipleship…go to Sunday school…read books about faith.
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3. Are we living a life that makes a difference? Pray, Serve, Share.