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The Great Controversy Chapter 2: Persecution in the First Centuries – Pastor Ted Wilson
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The Great Controversy Chapter 2: Persecution in the First Centuries – Pastor Ted Wilson
– This week, Pastor Ted Wilson discusses the second chapter of The Great Controversy by Ellen White, entitled “Persecution in the First Centuries.” –
Christ’s followers suffered humiliation, suffering, and persecution. They were stripped of their possessions and driven from their homes. They were “falsely accused of the most dreadful crimes and declared to be the cause of great calamities…As they became the objects of popular hatred and suspicion, informers stood ready, for the sake of gain, to betray the innocent. They were condemned as rebels against the empire, as foes of religion, and pests to society. Great numbers were thrown to wild beasts or burned alive in the amphitheaters. Some were crucified; others were covered with the skins of wild animals and thrust into the arena to be torn by dogs. Their punishment was often made the chief entertainment at public fetes. Vast multitudes assembled to enjoy the sight and greeted their dying agonies with laughter and applause” (Ellen White, The Great Controversy, page 40).
But despite this, the number of Christians increased. Since Satan wasn’t succeeding in wiping them out through brutal persecution, he tried a more deceptive approach. “Persecution ceased, and in its stead were substituted the dangerous allurements of temporal prosperity and worldly honor. Idolaters were led to receive a part of the Christian faith while they rejected other essential truths. They professed to accept Jesus as the Son of God and to believe in His death and resurrection, but they had no conviction of sin and felt no need of repentance or of a change of heart” (page 42).
This is how compromise and corruption entered the church. “The Bible was not accepted as the standard of faith.” Pagan rituals and festivals became a part of the Church’s practice. “The doctrine of religious freedom was termed heresy, and its upholders were hated” (page 45).
Though ridiculed for their faith, early Christians remained faithful to the teachings of Christ and His disciples. “Well would it be for the church and the world if the principles that actuated those steadfast souls were revived in the hearts of God’s professed people. There is an alarming indifference in regard to the doctrines which are the pillars of the Christian faith. The opinion is gaining ground that, after all, these are not of vital importance. This degeneracy is strengthening the hands of the agents of Satan, so that false theories and fatal delusionslli, which the faithful in ages past imperiled their lives to resist and expose, are now regarded with favor by thousands who claim to be followers of Christ” (page 46).
We are living in the end times. Our only safety is to build on the solid rock of God’s Word. As such, let us ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as we study the Bible, understand its teachings, accept them into our hearts, and share them to others.
To learn more about persecution in the first centuries, read The Great Controversy by Ellen White at https://greatcontroversyproject.org/.
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Weekly Bible Study | Hebrews 13:1-6 | January 18, 2023
3: The Tithing Contract – Singing with Inspiration
“MANAGING FOR THE MASTER Till He Comes” will show us that
God Is Working His Purpose Out – Hymn 225 in all our we do and say. May we be encouraged by this hymn for this quarter and that
In Our Work And In Our Play – Hymn 591 we will work until Jesus comes. Hence, a choice of theme hymns for this quarter.
Hymn 538 – The Wise May Bring Their Learning is seen throughout this weeks’ lesson study. Our Memory Text adds
Hymn 195 – There Shall Be Showers Of Blessings and
Hymn 643 – Father, Who On Us Do Shower. These hymns encompass our entire study this week.
Today, and every day, we look forward to Jesus coming again. Oh, what a day that will be
When We All Get To Heaven – Hymn 633 because
That Glorious Day Is Coming – Hymn 209.
To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/
Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Amen!
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