My Witness, Man’s Persecution, and God’s Sovereignty | John 19 Sermon
"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div.
Christians are commanded to speak up about who Christ is, but this will bring them persecution. Here are truths to help the Christian continue witnessing and to patiently endure the resistance of the world.
In this sermon from John 19:6–11, titled “My Witness, Man’s Persecution, and God’s Sovereignty,” we explore what it means to faithfully witness to Jesus Christ in a world that often rejects Him. Just as Christ Himself endured rejection, suffering, and the cross, so too must Christians expect persecution for boldly confessing Him. Yet Scripture reminds us that all opposition is under God’s sovereign control, and He uses even persecution to strengthen His people, advance the gospel, and conform us to Christ’s image. Drawing from passages in John, Acts, Philippians, 2 Timothy, Revelation, and more, this message encourages believers—especially those in the evangelical, Reformed, and Presbyterian traditions—to fear God above man, patiently endure trials, and trust that the Lord will use our witness for His glory and the salvation of many.#John19 #ChristianSermon #PersecutionAndFaith #GodsSovereignty #WitnessForChrist #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #MartyrdomAndFaith #JesusChrist
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