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Radical Generosity: What Does It Really Mean?

A message from Darrin Chastain about kingdom economics and the transformative power of giving

When we think of “radical generosity,” what comes to mind? The widow who gave her last two coins? Zacchaeus pledging to give away half his wealth? Warren Buffett committing to donate 99% of his $100 billion fortune? Mother Teresa serving the poor in Calcutta?

These are all examples of giving that goes far beyond the ordinary—generosity that’s so different from the usual that we call it “radical.”

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Stephen: The Winsome Radical

Lessons from the First Christian Martyr

For the next few weeks we will be examining influential characters throughout the Book of Acts – people who impacted those around them, shaped the early church, and influenced the Apostle Paul. In Acts 17, city officials make a remarkable accusation against these early Christians: “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Today, we focus on Stephen, whom one commentator aptly called “The Winsome Radical.”

Who Was Stephen?

Stephen holds the distinction of being the first Christian martyr – the first to be executed for his faith in Christ. The term “martyr” comes from the Greek word for “witness,” and Stephen truly witnessed to Christ’s power through his life and death.

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