Martyrs For Christ

Kartar Singh Biography – A Martyr of Christ

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Kartar Singh Biography – A Martyr of Christ in Tibet | Christian Faith Story

Kartar Singh was born in Patiala, India, into a wealthy Sikh family. He was their only son, and all the family’s hopes were placed on him. From childhood, he was given the best education and lived in comfort.

But at a young age, Kartar came across Christianity. The teachings of Christ touched his heart, and he began to read the Bible. The more he read, the more he realized that the Word of God was the true source of peace and joy for his soul. In time, he gave up his old life and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

His decision shocked his family. They could not accept his faith in Christ and sent him away from home.

Ministry and Call to Tibet

Even though he lost his family’s support, Kartar was clear about God’s call on his life. He started preaching the gospel across Punjab, sharing Christ’s love in towns and villages. Later, he traveled across the mountains into Tibet, carrying the good news of Jesus to the people there.

Tibetan monks strongly opposed him, but Kartar boldly proclaimed that Christ is the true and living God. Many people heard the gospel through his ministry.

Martyrdom for Christ

During his mission in Tibet, Kartar was arrested for preaching without government approval. He was sentenced to death. Even then, he refused to deny his faith in Christ.

The authorities sewed him inside a wet yak skin and left it in the sun. As the skin dried, it began to shrink and crush his body, breaking his bones little by little. In unbearable pain, Kartar still kept declaring Jesus as Lord to the crowd around him. He did not cry or complain but remained strong in faith.

After three days of suffering, he surrendered his spirit into God’s hands.

His Legacy

Kartar Singh’s life and sacrifice deeply inspired many, including Sadhu Sundar Singh, who was greatly encouraged by his faith and courage. His story continues to remind believers of the power of faith and the cost of following Christ.

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Matthias: A Story of Faith

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“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10

Matthias is a great example of someone who stayed faithful and waited for God’s plan. We read about him in the book of Acts in the New Testament. After Judas Iscariot left the group of Jesus’ disciples, the followers needed someone to take his place. One important rule was that the person had to be with Jesus from the time of John the Baptist and had to see Jesus after He rose from the dead. Matthias was one of the few who qualified.

Matthias didn’t try to become an apostle on his own. He simply followed Jesus, listened to His teachings, and helped the other believers. He stayed faithful. When the time came, he was ready for the job God had prepared for him. After he received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Matthias went to preach the good news in Judea and Colchis. In 64 AD, people in Jerusalem stoned him. Afterward, he was beheaded by some of the Jews who wanted to hide what they had done.

Matthias’s life teaches us to always follow God’s direction, even if we feel like no one notices. God sees everything and uses our work for His greater plan. Just like Matthias, we are all called to serve in different ways, and each role is important to God.

His story also shows that God’s timing is always right. Even though Matthias wasn’t famous before becoming an apostle, God had been preparing him all along. In the same way, God might be preparing you and me for something important. We just need to stay faithful and trust Him while we wait.

Matthias’s life reminds us to accept God’s special plan for us. Whether our work is big or small, in front of others or behind the scenes, we should serve God with a faithful heart, knowing our obedience helps His work and brings glory to His name. Amen.