Christians in the Crosshairs, Part 2

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Christians in the Crosshairs, Part 2

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For over 2,000 years, Christians have faced religious persecution. But Jesus predicted that there would be a drastic increase in violence and oppression before His return. Could we be witnessing the signs today? On this edition of Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress examines the intense persecution Christians are facing around the world in light of biblical prophecy.

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Jul 22, 2022

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