Light + Truth

When Persecution Spreads the Gospel

Aug 19, 2025
How can pain lead to joy in spreading the gospel? The discussion highlights powerful stories, like a Bulgarian pastor whose incarceration sparked unexpected ministry growth. It dives into how early church persecution reshaped outreach, embracing new communities. The relationship between wealth and spiritual generosity is explored, showing how adversity can strengthen bonds. Ultimately, it reveals a striking paradox: persecution brings suffering but also fuels spiritual growth and hope in Christ.
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ANECDOTE

Fruitful Prison Ministry

  • Pastor Hristo Kulicev was jailed for preaching and found prison ministry more fruitful than church ministry.
  • He reported many prisoners and jailers asked questions and hearts were opened while he was incarcerated.
INSIGHT

Persecution Spurs Mission

  • Persecution can be used by God to advance the gospel beyond local limits.
  • Suffering often positions the church for strategic outward movement and mission.
INSIGHT

Scattering Fulfills Acts 1:8

  • The Jerusalem church stayed local until persecution scattered them to Judea and Samaria.
  • Luke implies the scattering was the means God used to fulfill Acts 1:8's regional mission plan.
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