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Vision Sunday: A Vision for God's Glory
Join Pastor Steven Pratt as he teaches on the Smyrna Era of Church history (100-300 AD), a time of intense persecution under the Roman Empire, symbolized by the church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. This sermon examines how the early Christians endured brutal trials and martyrdom, yet emerged stronger, refined in their faith. Through the faithfulness of believers like Polycarp, Ignatius, Justin Martyr, and others, we see the church’s unshakable resolve and the truth of Tertullian's words: "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church."
Despite the suffering, God used this era to purify the church, strengthen its witness, and lay the foundation for the global spread of the Gospel. Pastor Pratt encourages modern believers to remain faithful through trials, just as the Christians of the Smyrna Era, knowing that Christ promises a "crown of life" for those who endure.
Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:8-11
Theme: Faithfulness Through Persecution, the Smyrna Era, Endurance Under Trial
🔔 Highlights:
- The Smyrna Church as a model of perseverance in the face of intense persecution
- Understanding the 10 periods of persecution under Roman emperors
- The faithfulness of early Christian martyrs: Polycarp, Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Perpetua, and Felicitas
- How God uses persecution to refine His church and spread the Gospel
- Encouragement to remain steadfast in trials, trusting in God’s promises of eternal life
📅 Date: September 11, 2024
For more teachings and resources, visit FaithWay Bible Baptist Church. If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out to Pastor Steven Pratt at [email protected] or (403) 992-7358.
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on more powerful sermons and biblical teachings.
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By FaithWay Bible Baptist Church CalgaryJoin Pastor Steven Pratt as he teaches on the Smyrna Era of Church history (100-300 AD), a time of intense persecution under the Roman Empire, symbolized by the church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. This sermon examines how the early Christians endured brutal trials and martyrdom, yet emerged stronger, refined in their faith. Through the faithfulness of believers like Polycarp, Ignatius, Justin Martyr, and others, we see the church’s unshakable resolve and the truth of Tertullian's words: "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church."
Despite the suffering, God used this era to purify the church, strengthen its witness, and lay the foundation for the global spread of the Gospel. Pastor Pratt encourages modern believers to remain faithful through trials, just as the Christians of the Smyrna Era, knowing that Christ promises a "crown of life" for those who endure.
Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:8-11
Theme: Faithfulness Through Persecution, the Smyrna Era, Endurance Under Trial
🔔 Highlights:
- The Smyrna Church as a model of perseverance in the face of intense persecution
- Understanding the 10 periods of persecution under Roman emperors
- The faithfulness of early Christian martyrs: Polycarp, Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Perpetua, and Felicitas
- How God uses persecution to refine His church and spread the Gospel
- Encouragement to remain steadfast in trials, trusting in God’s promises of eternal life
📅 Date: September 11, 2024
For more teachings and resources, visit FaithWay Bible Baptist Church. If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out to Pastor Steven Pratt at [email protected] or (403) 992-7358.
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on more powerful sermons and biblical teachings.