In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me? Psalm 56: 10-11 (NRSV) Rafaralahy (1838) Betrayed by an Infiltrator Rafaralahy was an active Christian during the...
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Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same intention (for whoever has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin), so as to live for the rest of your earthly life no longer by human desires but by the will of...
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Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14 Ziwar Muhammad Isma’il (2003) Killed at Work When Christian taxi driver Ziwar Muhammad Isma’il, a...
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He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:15 Janani Luwum (1977) Tackled a Tyrant Janani Luwum was the Anglican Archbishop of Uganda when, in...
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And you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 10:22 (NRSV) Mosul Christians (2010) Eight Killed in Ten Days Eight Christians were killed within the space of ten days in the northern...
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The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 Valentine (c. 269) Wrongly Remembered for Romance Valentine’s day has become the celebration of...
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Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. Psalm 45:6 Early Christians (64-67) Persecution under Nero Nero was the first that persecuted this doctrine… We glory in having such a man...
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They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me. John 15:21 Twelve Egyptian Martyrs (1997) Massacred at Worship Twelve Egyptian Christians were killed in a horrific massacre as they listened to a sermon...
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For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29 George (1515) “I am ready to die” George, a young goldsmith in Serbia at the time of the Ottoman Empire, was burnt alive...
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He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4 Indonesian Christians (2001) Thousands Killed A Christian on Ambon Island, Indonesia...
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