Confronting Conflict with the Gospel 7: The Community of Suffering This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #18: How come the beatitudes end with persecution? Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 5:10 Jesus’ concluding beatitude feels out of step with the others....
