A Martyr's Grace
21 Moody Bible Institute Alumni Who Gave Their Lives for Christ
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
"Have you grace to be a martyr?" D.L. Moody was once asked. "No," he replied, "I have not. But if God wanted me to be one, he would give me a martyr's grace." They came from around the world. Administrators, teachers, doctors and nurses, church planters and pilots. Regular people in the prime of life. In A Martyr's Grace, Marvin Newell tells the individual stories of these faithful men and women who made a difference in the places they served. He also describes—in many cases for the very first time—how Jesus called them home. Their legacies live on in the rainforests, villages, churches, and cities where they died. What is it that compels ordinary people to sacrifice their lives in this way? Only Christ. They didn't go expecting to die. But they went—having already given their lives.
Endorsements (5)
“"Cease striving and know that I am God's." A Martyr's Grace stops us in our tracks as we reflect on brothers and sisters in Christ who were called upon to give their all. Story after story draws the reader to consider afresh what God calls us to do, and what we as leaders are calling others into. The lives detailed here resonate with the rest of Psalm 46:10: "I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in all the earth." In the end, it is God who is calling and we don't know where that might lead. We do know that ultimately, it will end with him.”
“In Africa, I stood before hallowed soil at the grave markers of missionaries, some of whom had died violently for the cause of Christ. I was sobered and at the same time motivated in my own service to Christ. Dr. Newell's work serves as an importnat marker to remember and honor some of those who experienced A Martyr's Grace. This book is carefully researched with grace, and Dr. Newell in his telling of the stories has preserved the dignity of those who suffered under brutal hands. In their own words taken from their letters and journals, the missionaries' thoughts and motives ring clear. Loss for Christ is always gain.”
“This is a very unusual and challenging book. It will not be easy to read, especially in this day of so much shallow commitment to the Lord. These are people who truly gave their all and we can learn so much from them.”
“In reading this book, I was struck again by how "ordinary" these martyrs were. Yes, many had outstanding abilities and displayed mature Christian character even during their school years, but, as the author points out, no one would have picked them out during their days at Moody as future martyrs. Yet, as martyrs, most of the people Marvin Newell writes about had an incredible impact on the kingdom of God. The martyrdom of Arthur Tylee and Mildred Kratz was the event that most shaped South America (Indian) Mission for two decades after their death and still has an impact on us today. Their story, along with that of the nineteen other "Moody Martyrs" will encourage you to entrust your life to God and allow Him to use you for His glory as He chooses.”
“Will the 21st century witness many martyrs for Christ? Will North American Christians suffer persecution in great gospel advance? Signs point that way. Marv Newell's inspiring collection of Moody Bible Institute students who've suffered martyrs' deaths while on mission for Christ will provide wisdom for the future by looking to the past. Moody grads, missionaries, and all believers will be blessed to consider afresh the cost of the cross for 21st century faith.”
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