Persecutions Of Early Christianity

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Roman 12:1-2).

Historical developments has shown that early Christians had suffered much for their religious convictions. The first few hundred years of the early church were dominated by what is now called classical premillennialism: that Christ returns to reestablish God’s rule on earth…The numerous persecutions of Christians during the first three centuries confirmed for many that the end times were near, that the return of Christ would be the only hope for vindication of the martyrs and the witness they bore. (Yong, 34). Christian worship in the first century was very different from the experience than most Christian experience today. However, throughout the history of Christianity there has been reports of charismata and other phenomena.

The Holy Spirit in Biblical Context and historical content

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And Christians became the victims of much persecution and martyrdom. They were persecuted not only for their religious convictions but in the manner in which they practice to serve and heightened their experiences with God. The gospel of Jesus included many practices that were intrinsic to the church and community of believers “as savior, sanctifier, Spirit baptizer, healer, and coming King…and the church is understood as redeemed, sanctified, empowered, healing, and eschatological community.” These affirmations were formed and believed to provide the basis of practices which includes the