What does the Bible say about testimony?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called to bear truthful, grateful witness to God’s saving grace in Christ, relying on the Spirit rather than fearing opposition. Jesus tells the restored man in Luke 8:39 to declare what God has done for him, and Paul urges Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord (2 Timothy 1:8). Christians overcome through Christ’s atoning blood and faithful testimony (Revelation 12:11), confessing Him openly before others (Matthew 10:32). This witness includes declaring God’s righteousness and faithfulness across a lifetime (Psalms 71:15-18; 66:16), giving a gentle and reverent defense of Christian hope (1 Peter 3:15), and proclaiming the apostolic message that eternal life is found in God’s Son (1 John 5:11; 1:1-4).
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- Luke 8:39
"Return to your house, and declare what great things God has done for you." He went his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
- 2 Timothy 1:8
Therefore don't be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Gospel according to the power of God,
- Revelation 12:11
They overcame him because of the Lamb's blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life, even to death.
- Psalms 71:15-18
[15] My mouth will tell about your righteousness, And of your salvation all day, Though I don't know its full measure. [16] I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Yahweh. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone. [17] God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works. [18] Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don't forsake me, Until I have declared your strength to the next generation, Your might to everyone who is to come.
- Psalms 66:16
Come, and hear, all you who fear God. I will declare what he has done for my soul.
- Matthew 10:32
Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.
- 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:
- Psalms 119:46
I will also speak of your statutes before kings, And will not be disappointed.
- 1 John 5:11
The testimony is this, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
- 1 John 1:1-4
[1] That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life [2] (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us); [3] that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ. [4] And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.
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