Persecution

First of all I am speechless and shocked of the things I read and hear today. There is a hideous accusation circulating on social media that Paul was a false apostle who contradicted Jesus and deceived the church. Some even describe his ministry as part of an Antichrist deception.

Paul’s handwritten salutation was more than a farewell. It was a mark of authenticity that reassured real believers facing real trouble. Before we read ourselves into his letters, let’s look at the names on the envelope.

The Sanhedrin was more than a Jewish religious court. It was a powerful religious and political institution closely connected to Roman authority. Discover how its chief priests, scribes, and elders conspired against Jesus Christ, condemned Him, persecuted His apostles, and attempted to silence the early church. Through Scripture and the historical writings of Josephus, we uncover the corruption, hypocrisy, and political interests of the religious establishment—and how its temple-centered authority came to an end with Jerusalem’s destruction in AD 70.