(a) According to Peter, what should be the Christian attitude in the face of persecution?
(b) State three types of persecution Christians may encounter today
(a) According to Peter what should be the Christian attitude in the face of persecution?: 1 Peter 4:12— 19:
(i) According to Peter, Christians should not be surprised at every fiery ordeal, which comes to them.
(ii) They should not see it as a strange happening to them.
(iii)They should rejoice as in it they share Christ's sufferings.
(iv) They should rejoice and be glad when Christ's glory is revealed.
(v) If they are reproached for Christ's name they are blessed.
(vi) The spirit of glory and God rests upon you.
(vii) They should never suffer as murderers or thieves.
(viii) Never suffer as a wrong doer or mischief-maker.
(ix) He advised that if they suffer as Christians, they should not be ashamed.
(x) Under the name of Jesus, they should glorify God.
(xi) It is time for judgment to begin from God's household.
(xii) The fate for those who do not obey God will be worse.
(xiii) Those who suffer according to God's will should do right.
(xiv) They should entrust their souls to a faithful creator.
(b) Three types of Persecution Christians encounter today:
(i) The state restricting their use of the Media such as Radio/Television.
(ii) Discrimination in job and scholarship allocation.
(iii) Prohibition of open air rallies/crusades.
(iv) Taking over or undue interference in Christian institutions.
(v) Disturbance of worship services.
(vi) Withholding of privileges e.g. acquiring of state lands.
(vii) Injustice in the courts.
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