It actually is something that I feel should be talked about more in modern Christianity. You hear quite a bit from people about getting back to the roots of Christianity, and going back to the ways of the original Christians. I have heard it from a couple different people I talk to that we as Christians in America need to get back to the way that the church was back then, but when you ask the same person if they would be willing to give up their life for Christ most won't give you an answer or they will try to dodge the question in general.
What got me thinking about this was the other day I was reading about Stephan. As many of you know Stephan has the distinct honor to be known as "The First Martyr". How many people do you know without a shadow of a doubt would have that type of strength and conviction to stand up for Christ like that? Stephan more than likely knew when he was brought before the Sanhedrin that he was going to be killed, and he accepted that fact. He was truly a man of God.
Anyways, trying to not sound too Evangelical I was just wondering who would if given the chance, on this very solemn topic, give up their life here on Earth for the Kingdom of Heaven that He has waiting for us.
