Author	Thread: Would you die for your faith?
Admin	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 17 Dec, 2009 04:43 PM If you were forced at gunpoint to choose between life and death, between acknowledging Jesus as your Lord, or denying Him so you could live, how would you choose? I base this on the real life tragedy from the Columbine High School massacre on 4/20/99. Michael W. Smith wrote a song, "This Is Your Time" to honor the young lady who was forced into this very circumstance. She chose death, to not deny Jesus Christ as the author and perfecter of her faith and life. " I will die for my God. I will die for my faith. It's the least I can do for Christ dying for me" - Cassie Bernall If you chose to live, and to deny Jesus as your God, how would it be possible to really live from that moment on? I think of Judas who betrayed Christ, and the internal consequences he had to suffer. I'm sure unbearable would be the least of what he felt, but it's inspiring to know of her courage that she used to follow through with and gain an eternity with Jesus at a younger age than most. Any thoughts? Will Post Reply
atlfan27 View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 24 Dec, 2009 06:03 PM I would...The prophet Daniel and his companions went some kind of tribulation but God protected them from certain death. However God will resurrected the dead even the ones who died for his name.. There are a ton of great promises from the scriptures about this. Check these out.. Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know. 1 Thessalonians 3:4 "Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. Matthew 24: 9 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 I like the last verse, cool huh? Post Reply
View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 25 Dec, 2009 06:26 PM The moment of truth comes when you are looking death in the eyes. Many of us say we will do "such and such" a thing but we will not really know until that moment arrives. Military...Police...Firemen...Rescue -- (any profession where danger and death are very real posibilities) know of the "Fight or Flight" syndrome. We all have an instinctive desire to survive and we will run from danger and death. The way these professions overcome this instinctive behavior to run away from danger and death, is through training and drilling...over and over and over -- until you "react" instead of thinking. I believe that all of us would rather die a million deaths then have to face Jesus and look Him in the eyes ...knowing that we denied Him! Yet, if we don't "drill" and "train"...our initial reaction to dying for Christ or living to see another day might be to turn away from Christ. Folks...staring death in her face and feeling her icy cold hands on you...can destroy you -- totally bring your world down around you. That young lady's Faith...her Belief (and I get God Bumps thinking about her) was S..T..R..O..N..G! That is LOVE! She Loved Jesus. She would rather die than to deny her Love for Him. Everywhere you see or hear of someone dying in the line of duty....realize...know...that it was because of Love that they were willing to lay down their LIFE! Love for God...Love for Christ...Love for your Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Love...Love...Love! 13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one�s life for one�s friends The Holy Bible : New Revised Standard Version. Nashville : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989, S. Jn 15:13 This Faith is only possible through "Spiritual Exercise" -- reading The Word...walking The Word...living The Word. Would I die for Christ? I know for a fact that I would...(death and I are on a first name basis), but I gaurantee...I'm taking some or all of them with me! Post Reply
atlfan27 View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 25 Dec, 2009 06:42 PM Cool. Also take a look at the verses that I posted of the rewards for dieing in Christ. Post Reply
Maniacs1 View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 28 Dec, 2009 05:48 PM i dont mean to be negative or anything, but we wont really know what we will do till it happens. we can say we will do it now, but when it actually happens will we actually follow through? i was talking to a friend of mine (christian) about this same thing and i reminded him of peter and how he said that he would do all this stuff for Jesus, even die for Him and Jesus replied that peter would deny Him 3 times before the rooster crowed, which he did. i guess what im saying is, be careful of what you say you will do, because only God knows the future and what we will do before we even do them, and He knows us better than we do. Post Reply
View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 28 Dec, 2009 06:17 PM dear atl and maniac,,,, welcome to the forums.. ole cattle Post Reply
atlfan27 View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 30 Dec, 2009 06:49 PM @Maniac. My best advice to you and everyone. Live life to the fullest, live life even if it's your last night on earth. So if you don't want to suffer more during the tribulation because you missed out those great times while you were young or young at heart then guys its time to start acting now. I just came back my vacation in Orlando, Florida and i'm looking forward to my next fun vacation. Us Latinos like to say. VIVA LA VIDA LOCA. @Cattle. Thanks! Post Reply
View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 12 Feb, 2010 11:46 AM One thought. As sober as that is, to die for our faith. The greater issue, in my opinion is, will we LIVE for our faith? Post Reply
View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 20 Feb, 2010 05:02 AM Totally loved ur answer.:applause: Post Reply
View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 20 Feb, 2010 07:39 AM dear hey and nch, welcome to the forums. ole cattle Post Reply
View Profile History	Would you die for your faith? Posted : 16 Apr, 2010 01:52 PM Looking at Stephen... he was having a time in the LORD... when they stoned him... I have thought about this from time to time as my mother would ask me this from a child. And hearing stories of those in North Korea... how they were steam rollered feet first and sang praises to GOD that ministered to all who watched... It is fearful but we are called to be courageous. I would hope I would be as brave as Rachel Scott (Columbine Student) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2uHaLkEOE0 Stay prayed up and filled with HIS SPIRIT... HE OVERCAME THIS WORLD... SING PRAISES ... WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH... LETS DO IT!!! Post Reply

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