(Skit) Management enters into room and walks up to an employee, requesting that they follow them to a conference room where mgt discusses a Lotus Note re: Christian contents, that Lotus Notes is to be used for business purposes only and that this is a verbal warning. Subsequent complaints may result in termination. ------------------------------------------- Question: Is this a form of Persecution? Persecution: to afflict, oppress, torment, because of race, religion, sexual preference, beliefs (Skit) A hoodlum comes up to you with a gun pointed at your head and asks, "Do you believe in God?" And you answer, "Yes, I believe in God." He shoots and you are dead. Question: Is this a form of Persecution? Question: Do you PERSECUTE or do you PRAY for their deliverance and salvation and LOVE them as they are? Documentation Used: Personal experience and Columbine High School Tragedy (PRAYER) The Bible Club GOAL STATEMENT: To enlighten as many people as possible about the Good News of Jesus Christ; to heal the broken-hearted, preach the Gospel to the poor, to preach deliverance to captives, and to exhort every believer to be the very best they can be and to reinforce who they are in Christ. VISION STATEMENT: To press toward the mark of the high calling of God with an opportunity at Nationwide to be a resource and an encouragement to every believer. To diligently work for God to see the hosts of Nationwide saved. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BIBLE CLUB: "Enhancing the lives of Nationwide Employees who desire a deeper understanding of God through the study of His Word – The Holy Bible Taking "Time Out" to give thanks and to fellowship with others who share the same love and reverence for the Scriptures. Providing opportunity to life changing activities by God's wisdom, power, and love." Persecution can be caused by: • MAN'S SINFUL NATURE – Gal. 4:29 • HATRED OF GOD - John 15:20-23 • IGNORANCE OF GOD – John 16:1-3 • HATRED OF CHRIST – 1Thes. 2:15;N Rev 12:13 • PREACHING THE CROSS – Gal. 5:11; 6: 12 • GODLY LIVING – Matt. 13:21; 2Tim. 3:12 • MISTAKEN ZEAL – Acts 13:50, 26:9-11 Christian's attitude under persecution: • FLEE FROM - Matt. 10:23 • REJOICE IN - Matt. 5:12 • BE PATIENT UNDER – 1Cor. 4:12 • GLORIFY GOD IN – 1Peter 4:16 • PRAY DURING – Matt. 5:44 WHAT'S THE VICTORY WORD IN ALL THIS? PERSEVERENCE ! ! ! • steadfastness (singleness of purpose), persistence, the pursuit of a goal, despite difficulties or obstacles • suggests praiseworthy and enduring patience, not just a word of action but one insisting that you stand, too! WHAT EVOLVES FROM AL THIS??? OR - WHAT ELEMENTS ARE INVOLVED IN PERSECUTION??? • SPIRITUAL GROWTH – Eph. 4:15 • FRUITFULNESS – John 15: 4-8 • CHASTENING – Hebrews 12:5-13 • ASSURANCE – 2Tim. 1:2 • SALVATION – Matt. 10:22 • REWARD – Gal. 6:9 Scripture Memory: "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord." Isaiah 54:17 "CONFESSIONS OF FAITH ACCORDING TO GOD'S WORD" Submitted by: Cheryl Knox, NW Employee and The Bible Club at Tuttle Crossing member Brentwood, TN - Commercial IN THE NAME OF JESUS, I BELIEVE IN MY HEART AND CONFESS WITH MY MOUTH AND I HAVE WHAT I SAY, ACCORDING TO MARK 11:23,24! ROM. 8:37 1. PRAISE GOD, I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. I Pet. 2:24 2. PRAISE GOD, I'M HEALED. PS. 103:3 3. PRAISE GOD, I HAVE DIVINE HEALTH. PHIL. 4:19 4. PRAISE GOD, ALL MY NEEDS ARE MET. JOHN 8:36 5. PRAISE GOD, I'M FREE INDEED. PHIL. 4:13 6. PRAISE GOD, I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENS ME. PS.27:1 7. PRAISE GOD, THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION, WHOM SHALL I FEAR, THE LORD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE OF WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID. I TH. 5:23 8. PRAISE GOD, I'M BORN AGAIN, SANCTIFIED THROUGH THE TRUTH, AND FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST. JOEL 3:10 9. PRAISE GOD, I AM STRONG. 2 COR. 10:9 10. PRAISE GOD, I AM STRONG IN MY WEAKNESS. 2 TIM. 1:7 11. PRAISE GOD, I HAVE NO FEAR, I HAVE POWER, LOVE, AND A SOUND MIND. DEUT. 28:13 12. PRAISE GOD, I AM THE HEAD AND NOT THE TAIL. ISA. 54:17 13. PRAISE GOD, NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER. MATT. 5:6 14. PRAISE GOD, I HAVE A CONTINUAL HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND I AM FILLED. ACTS 1:8 15. PRAISE GOD, I AM A WITNESS AND A SOUL WINNER FOR JESUS. MATT. 24:13 16. PRAISE GOD, THROUGH CHRIST I SHALL ENDURE UNTO THE END. ROM. 8:38-39 17. PRAISE GOD, I SHALL NOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE LOVE OF GOD. GAL. 5:16 18. PRAISE GOD, I'M LIVING, WALKING, TALKING, AND BELIEVING IN LINE WITH THE WORD OF GOD. JAS. 1:22 19. PRAISE GOD THROUGH CHRIST I AM A HEARER AND A DOER OF THE WORD OF GOD. MAL. 3:9 20. PRAISE GOD, I PAY MY TITHES AND OFFERINGS AND I HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH BLESSINGS OF GOD. I TH. 4:16-17 21. PRAISE GOD THROUGH CHRIST, I SHALL BE READY, I SHALL BE WATCHING, I SHALL BE PRAYING AND I SHALL BE CAUGHT UP TO MEET JESUS WHEN HE RETURNS IN THE RAPTURE! This document is proprietary and confidential to His Indwelling Spirit Ministries and those who are being sent it to be forwarded to Moroccan Missionaries. Unauthorized use and distribution are prohibited. His Indwelling Spirit Ministries, All Rights Reservedฎ BBSOCS Ministries, a subministry of His Indwelling Spirit Ministries, Columbus, Ohio USA

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