Saint Ignatius

 Saint Ignatius

Saint Ignatius is a saint that was probably converted by John the disciple. John the disciple was able to convert Saint Ignatius and Saint Polycarp. Both saints persevered in their faith and did not renounce their fidelity to GOD Almighty. Christianity increased in the first century due to the initial disciples and apostles (minus Iscariot) who preached. We learn that Christianity is impressive having started with only twelve disciples that preached to Israel and the world. 

Despite persecution and envy, Christianity has increased in Israel and the nations. We learn that in the first century, Christianity increased to 8 nations and also in Israel. In the first century, there were new apostles including Saint Ignatius and Saint Polycarp. Paul was able to convert a large amount of people in Greece, Rome, Syria, Asia Minor, Cyprus, Malta, Crete, and Laodicea. The new apostles repented of sin and decided to preach King Jesus Christ. 

Christianity then increased to other nations. Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius preached in the Slav nations and also caused Christianity to increase in Eastern Europe. Christianity has increased even amidst persecution. Priest Francis Xavier and Priest Mateo Ricci preached in Asia including Japan, India, and China. Christianity has also increased to Asia describing the power of King Jesus Christ. Pope John Paul II described that Catholic churches were increasing in Africa also. There are Christian churches in African nations including Ethiopia, Cameroon, and Nigeria that are zealous and faithful to GOD Almighty. There has been persecution against believers in the 2010s in Zimbabwe and South Africa, yet we learn that faithful individuals get to be reunited with GOD Almighty and do not have to live in the not so good times.

It is surprising how Christianity has increased in Africa and Asia in the past centuries. Christian nations have improved with Christianity. China has also increased in Christianity over the past 70 years. It is noted that the number of Chinese Christians has increased since the 1950s despite communism. Japan has also increased in the number of Catholics and Christians in the last century. South Korea has also improved due to Christianity. India has also had an increase of Christians in the past few centuries. We can persevere preaching and speaking truth. We know that we conquer the snake by accepting and confessing King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior and that eternal salvation in King Jesus Christ is most important. 

Saint Methodius

 Saint Methodius

"They were apostles of the Slavs-they introduced the Gospel and at the same time laid the foundation of Slavic culture."

Pope John Paul II described the importance of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius who were able to help preach the Gospel in Russia in the ninth century. We learn that Saint Methodius was the brother of Saint Cyril. We learn that they helped write the Cyrilic alphabet that became the alphabet used for the Russian language and also for other nations. We learn that Saint Methodius was able to help preach Christianity to Russia. 

"To this day, many Slavic nations acknowledge them not only as teachers of the faith but also as fathers of their culture."

We learn that Saint Methodius along with Saint Cyril were able to preach King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior. We learn that Christianity kept being preached and is still being preached around the world. We learn that King Jesus Christ stated that the Gospel would be preached to Israel and the nations. We learn that Paul was able to preach to the nations and evangelize nations outside of Israel including Greece consistent with the Sacred Scriptures. 

We learn that Christianity increased to other nations including Russia in the 9th century. We learn that Christianity was preached and there are churches in Russia describing the importance of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius in preaching King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior. We learn that in Russia there are the Orthodox churches along with different Christian churches due to the preaching of apostles. 

We learn that this describes the manner that GOD Almighty cares about individuals not only in Israel and also in the nations who choose to accept and confess King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior. We learn that King Jesus Christ helps us to keep preaching truth and the need to repent of sin. We learn that King Jesus Christ spoke truth about the manner that He is able to help us persevere preaching so that individuals can have a chance to repent of sin and obtain eternal salvation accepting King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior.

Priest Mateo Ricci

 Priest Mateo Ricci

"I have already mentioned that only a small percentage of Asia is Christian."

Pope John Paul II described the importance of Priest Mateo Ricci who was an individual that preached to China. We learn that China has also been able to receive the message of repentance of sin and acceptance of King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior. We learn that even amidst persecution and difficulties, the Gospel keeps being preached to different regions of the world including China.

"The vitality of some of the Asian churches is remarkable-once again this is the result of persecution. It is particularly true in Korea, Vietnam, and recently, in China as well."

We know that there are righteous individuals that have preached the Gospel in different time periods including Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius who preached in the ninth century to Eastern Europe. We learn that Saint Francis Xavier preached in the sixteenth century in the East in India and Japan. We learn that Priest Mateo Ricci was able to preach to China. We learn that this describes the importance of preaching truth in King Jesus Christ. 

This allows us to know that we do not have to convert anyone, yet we do have to preach in order to allow individuals to know the truth so that they can repent of sin, accept and confess King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior, and obey the commandments of Moses. We learn that there are great individuals that have preached King Jesus Christ to the nations while practicing obedience to GOD Almighty describing the power of preaching truth. We learn that Christianity has increased in Asia where individuals have fervor and keep persevering despite opposition. We have seen the manner that despite persecution of churches in China, Christianity has increased tremendously. 

We learn that Christianity was preached and keeps being preached in Asia. We learn that Korea, Vietnam, and China have also obtained the message of the Gospel. We learn that while there has been opposition, the good news of the resurrection of King Jesus Christ keeps being preached around the world. We learn that in China, Christianity has kept increasing in the manner that individuals have seen the power of repentance of sin and the worship of GOD Almighty. We learn that while there has been opposition, Christianity keeps increasing around the world.  

Saint Francis Xavier

Saint Francis Xavier 

"The sixteenth century is also the century of Saint Francis Xavier, whose missionary achievement was directed to the East-India and Japan in particular. He was enormously effective there, despite the strong resistence he encountered."

Saint Francis Xavier was able to preach King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior to the nations in the East. We learn from Pope John Paul II about the importance of Saint Francis Xavier in being able to preach to India and Japan. We learn that despite opposition, Saint Francis Xavier was able to preach King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior. We learn that since King Jesus Christ resurrected and went up to the Highest Heavens, there was the instruction to preach the Gospel to Israel and the nations. 

We learn that King Jesus Christ was preached in the nations and keeps being preached. We learn that Christianity was preached in different regions of the world with Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius preaching to Eastern Europe. We know that there was Priest Matteo Ricci who preached to China. We learn that this describes the importance of prioritizing the worship of GOD Almighty over the temporary things of the world. We learn that Christianity keeps being preached to Israel and the nations consistent with King Jesus Christ's command to preach the Gospel.

We learn that there were individuals that preached in India and Japan. We learn that this describes the manner that GOD Almighty is able to help individuals preach truth described with Saint Francis Xavier who was able to be effective and preach the message of repentance of sin and acceptance of King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior. We learn that even in regions of Asia, individuals have evangelized and helped spread the good news of eternal salvation in King Jesus Christ. We learn that Christianity has increased in India and Japan. This describes the power of preaching the Gospel.

We learn that despite the circumstances, times, and opposition, Christianity has kept increasing to the nations describing that King Jesus Christ spoke truth. We are able to see that Christianity has kept increasing to the nations and allows us to acknowledge that Christianity speaks truth. We learn that while there are lies from evil that try to question the truth, we learn that the opposition and discouragements to preach only confirm the manner that Christianity speaks truth. We learn that Christianity keeps being preached and helps us know that we can persevere speaking truth.