What did they have in common?
• Since the death of Jesus Christ, 2000 years ago, 43 million Christians have become martyrs
• Over 50% of these were in the last century alone
• More than 200 million Christians face persecution each day, 60% of whom are children
• Every day over 300 people are killed for their faith in Jesus Christ.
— World Evangelical Encyclopedia
These numbers are staggering. And they are increasing at an alarming rate, particularly in countries who do not have religious freedom as we have in the United States.
What one thing did all these people have in common?
They all had an unquenchable faith in the identity of Jesus Christ as God and Savior. For this belief they were willing to pay the supreme sacrifice.
Do you know what you believe?
Tags: Christian martyrs, deity of Christ
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