Description

Define martyr = A person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing or refusing to renounce a religion. 

Martyrdom is about dying for your biblical beliefs but to live as a martyr is to spend your life living for those same beliefs. The most effective way to live as a martyr has less to do with living against something and is driven by living for something. 

Galatians 5:22-26 ESV

Living as a martyr is crucifying those tendencies that are opposed to biblical truth. This is a choice just like allowing the fruit of the Spirit to grow in our lives. 

• Horatio Spafford author of the hymn It is well with my soul
• October 1871 Chicago fire
• 1873 Anna Spafford and daughters traveled to Europe
• Saved alone. What shall I do? 

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

• Refrain:
  It is well with my soul,
  It is well, it is well with my soul.
• November 16, 1875 - February 11, 1880 scarlet fever

Mark 4: 35-41 ESV

• Peace comes as we place our faith in Jesus. 
• As you pray for peace be prepared for your faith to be tested. 

Psalm 46:1-11 ESV

Philippians 4:4-9 ESV

• What we all want is a simple outline to lead us.
• What God has given is both easier to follow than an outline and more complex. 
• Love God and follow His Word. 

Support the show