Christians Under Attack!

I was Googling for information on a Calvary Pastor, and couldn't believe the vicious attack by an organization who claimed that Calvary Chapel Churches were teaching false doctrine. I read some of what they were accusing the church of, but I didn't find any evidence from their web page to back up their attack. I have went back and read some of their accusations against some of the Christians leaders, and so far their is no proof to back up any of their attacks. This shouldn't surprise any of us because the Scripture tells us that we will be hated because of Jesus. Jesus has warned us that persecutions would happen to us if we follow Him.

[THE RELATIONSHIP OF BELIEVERS TO THE WORLD]
John; 15:20-21
(Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. But all these things they will do to you for My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.)
If we are going to speak the truth from God's Word, then we will be under verbal and possible physical attack from the ungodly world.

Why does the world hate Jesus and Christians? The Scripture tells us that when Jesus came into the world, that He was a light in a dark world. When you bring a light into a dark place, it illuminates everything, all is exposed to the light. Therefore, everything is brought into view of everyone to see. Whether good or evil, we all can see it for what it is. When you tell others about Jesus, they are convicted of their sin by the truth from God's Word.
John; 3:20
(For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.)

When Jesus came to earth, he brought light into the world
John; 12:46
(I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.)
All of us were in darkness until we came to Jesus for Salvation. Once you are born again, you become children of God, and therefore, children of light.
Ephesians; 5:8-9
(For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
God tells us not to continue in the deeds of darkness.

When I read about the attack on fellow believers, it doesn't really surprise me, and I'm sure it doesn't surprise them. Christians through out history have been under attack for their beliefs and it's not going to stop. As we get closer to Christ return, the attacks will escalate. Remember, Jesus told us that toward the end times things would get worse, and we should stand fast to the truth, and endure to the end.
2Timothy; 3:12
( Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.)
The world may hate you and the message, but God knows those who are His.
2Timothy; 2:19
(Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and , "let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.")

Don't be surprised if you suffer trials and persecution for your belief in Jesus Christ. We know that Jesus is on our side, and who can stand against us?

God Bless you!