Junia: The Jewish Woman who was Imprisoned with Paul
This article looks at Junia, a Christian missionary mentioned in Romans 16:7 who was persecuted for her faith and may have known Jesus personally. Was she also known as Joanna?
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Tag: Persecution
Communion, Community, and Solidarity with our Persecuted Brothers and Sisters
Back in the first century, Communion was a way for the early Christians to express their solidarity as a group of Jesus-followers in an often hostile world. The Lord’s Supper is still a way we can show our solidarity with our fellow Jesus-followers who are being persecuted.
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Female Martyrs and their Ministry in the Early Church
A post about female martyrs in the early church, including Blandina and Perpetua: “those who have conformed themselves to Christ, even in death.”
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No Surprise: 1 Peter 4:12-19
In 1 Peter 4:12-19, Peter touches on subjects already mentioned in his letter: trials and tests, rejoicing though suffering, being blessed, doing good, and judgement.
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Peter’s Greeting – 1 Peter 1:1-3
In these few verses, Peter makes some remarkable statements and reveals that each member of the Trinity has a role in salvation. We have a role too.
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An Introduction to Peter’s First Letter
An introduction to 1 Peter looking at who the letter was written by, who it was written to, where it was written from, as well as its major themes.
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Motives in Ministry – Philippians 1:12-18
Rivalry and jealousy between Christian ministers is not a new or rare phenomenon.
How did Paul feel about ministers who were motivated by ambition and envy?
Suffering and Standing – Philippians 1:27-30
This week we look at Philippians 1:27-30 and at the influence of church leaders, the goal of unity, standing firm in the face of opposition, and suffering.
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Paul’s Hebrew Heritage – Philippians 3:4-8
Paul had invested many years and much effort in strenuously studying and following Pharisaical Judaism. However, he willingly relinquished and forfeited all the advantages and privileges of his heritage and training. In fact, Paul saw the advantages as disadvantages and the privileges as liabilities. Paul had come to realise that following the traditions of Judaism, or any amount of human effort, was not able to earn him salvation or enable him to gain Christ.
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