How The Early Church Can Help You Prepare For Persecution
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20-Aug-2026
Christians facing persecution may instinctively want to fight, flee, or protect what they have—but is that where Scripture puts the focus? Todd Friel looks to the persecuted early church and 1 Peter to uncover a surprising biblical response that shifts our attention from self-preservation to faithfulness, holiness, and eternity.
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