Introduction: Opposition Is a Biblical Reality for Christians Throughout history, faithful Christians have faced misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. This opposition is not accidental, cultural, or political at its core—it is spiritual and rooted in biblical principles. Scripture consistently explains why the world resists those who follow Christ and prepares believers to stand firm in truth. The Bible reveals that Christian…
persecution of believers
Introduction Iran’s Christian community — especially converts from Islam and house‑church participants — continues to face severe repression, including imprisonment, harsh sentencing, and legal prosecution framed around broad security offenses. Five Iranian Christians were sentenced to long prison terms (averaging about ten years each) for activities including praying, baptizing, and distributing Bibles — charges framed as “propaganda” and “collusion” according…