Martyrdom in the Bible

Paper Summary:

This paper defines and discusses martyrdom. In particular, the paper reviews the various references that the Bible makes to martyrdom and provides specific examples of matryrs throughout the Bible. Each case is discussed and sources from the Bible that explaining them are related. The paper concludes that a martyrs death is not to be shunned according to the Bible.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The First Martyr Of The Bible: Abel
Matthew 10:21 And 24:9
Revelations 6:9 And 20:4
God's Promise Of Reward To The Martyrs
Summary And Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Martyrdom, while feared by many Christians is in actuality a death, which results in rewards and in high standing with God. While one should not seek death but should proceed with their walk in Christ with confidence, a martyrs death is not to be shunned according to the Bible. God does not expect his people to stupidly seek death by martyrdom but encourages them in their faith should this be their fate. God makes promises regarding the rewards of martyrs who will reign with Christ for the thousand-year period following the Great Tribulation. Christian martyrdom is as old as the human race and is ever-present in the world evidenced by reports that come out of countries in the Middle East, China and other countries throughout the world."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Blank, William (2000) Martyrs. The Church of God Daily Bible Study. Online available at: http://www.keyway.ca.htm2000/20000329.htm.
• Fox, John (nd) Fox's Book of Martyrs: Chapter 1. (ed) William Byron Forbush. Online available at: http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/martyrs/begin.htm
• Martyrdom (2008) American Bible Society - Bible Resource Center. Online available at: http://www.americanbible.org/brcpages/Martyrdom
• The Bible (1990) Thomas Nelson, Inc. Nelson-Regency Publishing.

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