Why Stephen Was the First Martyr

Did You Know many christian do not know steven was the first martyrdom and why Steven Was

Stoned to Death Because of Jesus Christ? Steven, also spelled Stephen,

was one of the first deacons of the early church. People loved him because he cared

for the poor, healed the sick, and spoke God’s truth with courage. But not everyone

liked Steven. Some religious leaders were angry at him because he preached about Jesus Christ

— telling people that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the Son of God, and that He had

fulfilled God’s plan for salvation. They couldn’t deny the miracles and truth he spoke,

but it made them furious because it challenged their authority. One day,