THE BLOOD OF THE MARTYR IS THE SEED OF THE CHURCH: A PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OF THE EYN CHURCH

Abstract

This paper examines the Christian martyrs in the New Testament and how the blood of the persecuted Christians led to the spread of Christianity all over the world and that is exactly what the Ekklesiyyan Yanuwan Christa of Nigeria (EYN) the church of the brethren in Nigeria went through in the North-East of which especially in Borno and the neighboring states for those that were killed rested in perfect peace but for those who are scattered wherever they find themselves, they were busy preaching the Gospel of Christ in different parts of the country. This study recommends, mong other things, that Christians should pray and be happy whenever they are being persecuted knowing too well that those that die in Christ will receive a crown of glory.