Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8496 witnessing, importance of

8496 witnessing, importance of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Sharing the good news about God and Jesus Christ with others is a work to which some believers have a special calling, but in which all believers are to take part.

Witnessing is sharing the truth of God

Psalm 145:10-12; Luke 24:46-48 See also 1 Chronicles 16:7-9; Psalm 71:15; Matthew 27:54 pp Mark 15:39 pp Luke 23:47; John 1:35-36; John 4:29

Believers are commanded to witness

Matthew 28:18-19 See also Isaiah 12:4-5; Matthew 24:14 pp Mark 13:10; Acts 1:8; Acts 9:15-16

Special ministries of witnessing

By the prophets

By Jesus Christ

By the apostles

By Christian leaders

2 Timothy 1:8 Paul, in prison for his faith, encourages the young leader, Timothy. See also Acts 8:5; Ephesians 4:11

Witnessing is a task for all God's people

1 Peter 2:9; Peter 3:15 See also Psalm 26:6-7; Psalm 107:1-2

All of the people of Israel are called to be God's witnesses:

Isaiah 43:10,12; Isaiah 44:8 Isaiah 52:7; Acts 8:4

Witnessing is a major aspect of Christian living

Romans 10:9-10 See also Matthew 10:32-33 pp Mark 8:38 pp Luke 12:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:13; 1 John 2:23; John 4:15

Examples of witnessing to Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:16 pp Mark 8:29 pp Luke 9:20 Simon Peter; Luke 2:16-17 shepherds; John 1:40-42 Andrew; John 1:49 Nathanael; John 11:27 Martha; John 20:28 Thomas; Acts 8:37 fn the Ethiopian eunuch

Witnessing recounts personal experience

Isaiah 63:7 See also Psalm 66:16; Jeremiah 51:10; Daniel 4:2; Matthew 9:27-31; Mark 1:40-45; John 9:25; Acts 4:20

Witnessing to the resurrection of Jesus Christ