Christianity, Persecuted Until The Rapture. Persecution exists in many forms from subtle nuances to overt physical torture and even death. Christianity has not only survived but flourished in all the forms of persecution that have been unleashed upon believers for over 2000 years. The reason is that believers in Christ understand that they are transient in this world and headed toward an eternity far removed from any pain, suffering, or despair. We are merely passing thru this life and any persecution is only momentary and He provides strength and grace for enduring, standing strong. "For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen, for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal" 2 Cor 4:17-18, RSV
Preface
Becoming
Steps To Peace With God
Chapter One: From The Beginning: Abel, Noah, Joseph, Moses, David, Mordecai, Prophets of the Old Testament, Daniel
Chapter Two: Between the Testaments, The Early Church
Chapter Three: The Historical Church, Papal Persecution, The Founding of America, The Shortsightedness of The Western Church
Chapter Four: The Church Today, Christian Persecution Around The World
Chapter Five: Hope, Christ's letter to Philadelphia, Dealing With Trials, Awaiting Christ's Return, Rejoice, Being Watchful
Chapter Six: The Rapture
Epilogue The Mark Of The Beast