Truth For Life on Oneplace.com “If the World Hates You…” (Part 2 of 2)
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Mar 23, 2026 A study of why followers face hatred and persecution for aligning with the Father and Son. Stories from Acts illustrate early believers rejoicing amid suffering. Discussion of modern resistance to biblical truths about life, marriage, and judgment. Focus on spiritual warfare, why disciples remain in the world, and Jesus’ prayer to keep and protect them from the evil one.
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Why The World Hates Followers Of Jesus
- Jesus predicts the world will hate disciples because they've received God's Word and align with Father and Son.
- Alistair Begg connects that hatred to social exclusion, faint praise, and active maligning rather than mere annoyance.
The World Lives In Rebellion Against God
- The world is described as being in enmity with God and rejecting accountability to a creator.
- Begg cites Romans 8 and the worldly impulse to fashion idols and live autonomously as reasons for opposition.
Moses Elijah And Jonah Asked To Be Removed
- Begg recounts three Old Testament figures who asked to be removed from life: Moses, Elijah, and Jonah.
- He uses their denied requests to illustrate that God keeps servants in the world rather than whisking them away.
