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Is that what Paul said? Why did Jesus send out his disciples to preach to all nations and to shake the dust off their sandals if the people did not welcome their message??

What’s the Great Commission? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Commission

Christians were fed to the lions, things like that I’m sure set an example of how strong one’s faith is.

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Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.