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Apostles and Martyrs
Apostles and Martyrs
Opening Prayer
I surrender - Hillsong
Apostles
The
Apostles
Apostles
Roman Empire
Middle Age
Dominated Palestine at that time
Christianity and its church
Communication Roman outposts
Transportation messengers
Infrastructures
Rule of law
Diaspora Jews
Apostles, who were primarily Jews
receive Hospitality and
accommodation
Decay of Paganism
grown tired and cynical of the
pantheon of gods and goddesses.
immorality and vice had become
part of the many religious rites
desire for goodness and virtue
Martyr
meaning
witness
somebody
who
suffers
persecution and death rather than
renounce his/her religion
becoming
a symbol of
leadership and heroism
good
Stephen
the first Christian martyr
stoned to death due to his refusal to
denounce his faith in Jesus
Conclusion
To be a Christian was a decision of life
and death
The blood of the martyrs is the seed
of Christians
Closing Prayer
How Great is Our God - Hillsong