Non Prophet

01/30/2026

From 120 believers, the Jerusalem church exploded. These Jewish followers saw themselves as renewed Israel, fulfilling God's promises. They met at the temple and in homes, creating a vibrant community life. This house church model became foundational.

01/30/2026

For early Christians, danger often came from neighbors. Mobs demanded action. Local officials sometimes caved to maintain order. The persecutions were sporadic and brutal. Most Christians in the first 2 centuries faced the person next door.

01/30/2026

Forget cathedrals and grand halls. Early Christians didn't have dedicated church buildings. They met in homes, hidden in plain sight. The church wasn't a building, but a community—intimate, participatory, and like a family. Can you imagine?

01/22/2026

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01/21/2026

Early Christians faced arrest and ex*****on simply for their faith. They could be accused, arrested, and forced to choose between sacrifice and death. This constant threat defined their lives for generations. Yet, enforcement was wildly inconsistent, varying by region and time.

01/21/2026

Emperors get the blame, but most early Christian persecution wasn't state-led. It arose from local rumors and pagan hostility. Christians' refusal to participate in city life fueled wild accusations—cannibalism, in**st, atheism. They became easy targets in times of crisis.

01/14/2026

Facing a political crisis, Nero blamed the Christians for the fire in Rome. Tacitus describes the horrific tortures inflicted on this misunderstood community, accused of 'hatred against mankind' for their unique beliefs. The punishments were a brutal public spectacle.

01/14/2026

I had a chance to join my friend. PS Howard Langford. My segment starts 6:00 in.

Apostles Porch | Pastor’s Pew — What God Never Said“God won’t give you more than you can bear.”“Cleanliness is next to godliness.”“Come as you are and stay a...

01/10/2026

The Romans thought persecuting Christians would scare everyone away. It often backfired. Seeing ordinary people face torture with hymns on their lips made onlookers wonder: what do they have that makes them so strong? Martyrdom became a powerful advertisement.

01/10/2026

https://cbn.com/news/world/innovative-german-church-growing-despite-persecution-its-all-part-gods-plan

Poisoned land, government opposition and even a police assault against the pastor have not prevented a unique German Chu

01/07/2026

Explore the inspiring stories of early Christian martyrs and discover how their unwavering faith served as a guiding light for believers. Journey through house churches, witness the evolution of worship, and confront the challenges faced by the Church Fathers. Discover how this small Jewish sect thrived despite persecution.