“The word for ‘witness’ in the New Testament, martus, is the source of the English word martyr. Those who suffered and died for the cause of Christ were called martyrs because by their sufferings they bore witness to Christ.” Â ‘Surprised by Suffering, R. C. Sproul
May we be found worthy to witness for our Lord. Â The Gospel is clear on Jesus as the suffering savior and we are called to share in His suffering as we are called to share in Him.