Why Christianity Spreads Most Where It’s Opposed

Persecution has never stopped God’s Church—it’s only made it stronger. From Stephen in the book of Acts to believers in nations like Iran and China today, every time followers of Jesus are scattered, the gospel spreads even farther. This short reflection reminds us that the blood of the martyrs truly is the seed of the Church, and that faith often grows fastest where it’s hardest to live it out. Visit bellevue.org/bible for more resources and to download our reading plan. #ChronologicalBibleJourney #ChronologicalBible #BellevueBaptistChurch