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“The blood of Martyrs is the seed of Christians”. -Mr. Ruiz- Church History Early Christian Church. St. Stephen. Considered the first Martyr Preached about the Kingdom and about Jesus, performed miracles, and was arrested and tried.
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“The blood of Martyrs is the seed of Christians” -Mr. Ruiz- Church History Early Christian Church
St. Stephen • Considered the first Martyr • Preached about the Kingdom and about Jesus, performed miracles, and was arrested and tried. • At trial, he talked about Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus – connecting Judaism to Christianity. • He was stoned to death. He asked for forgiveness as he died. • Saul was presiding this. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhc-Rqmd6Z4
Martyrdom • Definition: • Someone who dies for their faith • Explain this quote by Tertullian: • “The blood of Martyrs is the seed of Christians”
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