Midway through the 2nd century the fledgling Christian Church was under attack. Outside her doors she faced opposition from both Jews and Romans. Inside she was bombarded by doctrinal error and heresy. Who would come to her rescue?Find out by listening to All Souls' newest course: "Know Your History" Class #2: MEET JUSTIN MARTYR & IRENAEUS  It's the end of the 1st century. Persecutions are on the rise. The apostles are all dead. What's the next move for the Christian Church?  Someone remarked that persecution is one of the surest signs of the genuineness of a man's Christianity - and I for one believe this is true.
Below (besides some very brief biographical data) you will find a video excerpt of the sermon in question and a link to a recent update on McConnell's situation from one of Northern Ireland's leading newspapers. If you are interested in gathering further information a google search of UK news outlets should suffice. Please remember this battle tested brother in your prayers even as you remember our persecuted brethren in other parts of the world. Also please take time to reflect on this sobering fact - if the things described below can happen in Northern Ireland of all places, then they certainly can and will happen here in America... And so be it if the Lord wills. -Rev. R Crabtree Pastor's Study All Souls Church Green Camp, Ohio Meet Pastor McConnell Name: James McConnell Age: 78 Occupation: Senior Pastor (retired) Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle Belfast, Northern Ireland Other: Presently facing prison for sermon (watch below)
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