Bible is clear persecution and being blessed by it. it helps faith grow and Thrive. it's like a muscle that needs to be stretched to grow to lift weights to build your muscles , likewise persecution does it for your
faith.in fact in United States there may not be enough persecution . Christians become complacent . that's why the Bible says praise God when they persecute you.
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"Thousands upon thousands" of people in Iran are becoming Christians annually, according to Open Doors USA spokeswoman Emily Fuentes.
"The house churches are causing..."
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