“The Gospel Spreads ”
"Those
who were scattered went everywhere preaching the Word." (v.8)
Saul
hated Christians. He did all he could to hurt the cause of Christ when he
launched his intense persecution of the early followers of Jesus. But when they
fled Jerusalem to escape persecution, they proclaimed the gospel everywhere
they went. This caused the church to grow more rapidly, the opposite of what
Saul intended.
For
centuries, Christians have been hated and viciously opposed in many nations.
But persecution has not destroyed Christianity. Even under the most dire
circumstances it has not only survived but continues to grow, and forces
of hell itself cannot overcome it!
The Truth
"I
also say to you that you are Peter, "And upon this rock I will build
My church; and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew
16:18)
