Future persecution will be ideological. There is no doubt that contemporary culture is in crisis and heading towards destruction. One hundred years ago, it would have been difficult to debate the definition of 'marriage,' the morality of killing a child during gestation, or whether a man is 'too religious' to hold public office. Today, gay marriages are a reality, abortion is a common procedure, and candidates deny their religious affiliation to avoid harming their careers. It is amidst this culture that we must be clear about the truth, and the biblical worldview must be firm in the mind and heart of every disciple to present a defense against any type of persecution that may arise.
As readers begin to apply the lessons in this book, they will gain a practical and biblical view of ministry for the twenty-first century.
