What does the Bible say about being a good witness?
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The Bible teaches that believers are to bear a faithful, gracious witness to Jesus Christ in both word and conduct, relying on God’s grace rather than their own strength. Christians are called to honor Christ as Lord, be prepared to explain their hope with gentleness and respect, and let their speech build others up (1 Peter 3:15; Ephesians 4:29). Jesus commands His church to proclaim the gospel to all people, and the Holy Spirit equips believers for this calling (Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8). A holy life also commends the gospel, as believers let their light shine and do all things in Christ’s name (Matthew 5:16; Colossians 3:17). Since all have sinned, our witness humbly points to the saving power of the gospel, not to ourselves (Romans 3:23; Romans 1:16).
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- 1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
- Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
- Colossians 3:17
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
- Mark 16:15
He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.
- Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
- Matthew 5:16
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
- Romans 3:23
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
- Colossians 3:23
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
- Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
- Acts 22:15
For you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and heard.
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