Paul's Response in Persecution: A Biblical Model for Persecuted Christians Today
About the Author
Dr. John Arikilla earned his Ph.D. at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the founder of International Baptist Ministries (2010) and the Southern International Theological Seminary (2020) in India. His research focuses on pastoral ministry, preaching, and the theme of the pastor-theologian in 1 Timothy.
Abstract
Since persecution is unavoidable and many Christians are already undergoing it, how should persecuted Christians respond? This paper focuses on how the apostle Paul responded in persecution. Paul utilized available human rights for the propagation of the gospel, followed biblical instructions, and endured persecution for the glory of God. The implications drawn from Paul's life provide a model for today's persecuted Christians.
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