8497 witnessing, approaches to
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Scripture provides teaching, supported by examples, concerning when believers should witness, the methods they are to use, and the manner of doing it.

When and where to witness

In the home and family

Mark 5:18-19 pp Luke 8:38-39 See also 2 Kings 5:1-3; John 1:41

To individuals

John 1:40-42 See also John 4:7-26; Acts 8:30-35

To assembled groups

Acts 17:17 See also Acts 5:42; Acts 16:13; Acts 19:8-9

Methods of witnessing

Sharing personal testimony

John 4:29 See also Acts 22:3-8 Paul uses the account of his conversion in witnessing.

Explaining the Scriptures

Acts 8:30-35 See also Isaiah 53:7-8; Psalm 119:172; Acts 17:1-3,10-12

Using prophetic gifts

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

Answering questions

Colossians 4:6 See also John 9:8-11,15-17,24-25; 1 Peter 3:15

Through writing

John 20:31 See also Luke 1:1-4

Through holy living

Matthew 5:16 See also 1 Peter 3:1-2

Through acts of devotion

Matthew 26:6-7 pp Mark 14:3 See also Luke 7:36-38; John 12:1-3

The manner of witnessing

With love

Mark 10:21 See also Philippians 1:15-17

With urgency

2 Corinthians 5:20 See also Ezekiel 33:7-9

Fearlessly

Ephesians 6:19-20 See also Acts 4:29

Clearly and courteously

1 Peter 3:15 See also Acts 26:1-3; Colossians 4:4-6

See also

5046  opportunities
5624  witnesses to Christ
6629  conversion, examples
6717  reconciliation, world to God
7739  missionaries
8202  boldness
8219  courage
8264  gentleness
8266  holiness
8292  love
8469  respect
8489  urgency



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