Even when Paul is in great danger, he seizes this opportunity to share the gospel. His so-called self defense is just his salvation testimony. He never tries to prove the accusations are wrong. Are you considering God’s will like Paul? Do you see opportunities to share the gospel in your daily life or you just invite people to church when there is a special function?
To be like Paul, the first step is to write down your salvation testimony. Paul’s testimony is very simple. Who was he in the past? What was his original reaction about the gospel and Jesus? What caused Paul change his view? And how he became a Christian (including his confession)?
If you can answer those questions, when opportunity comes, you can be an effective witness for Christ.
Mike
Why did Paul tell them so much about himself before he was saved (Acts 22:3-5)? They will wonder why this man who has such a similar background as we are, but he is now so different to us. That is a good introduction to tell them what makes him change (Acts 22:6-13). This is one of the techniques when you share the gospel. Tell them something you are in common with the audience, e.g. you were Buddhist, or you were a workaholic who only cares about your work, etc. Then the audience will think, "what makes this person so different than I do today?"
From Acts 22:17-21, we can see Jesus has the absolute authority of mission. Paul sees the golden opportunity to share the gospel with people who know him so well (Acts 22:19-20). No, Jesus does not want him there ("quick," "immediately leave," "go" in v.18, 21). The most important thing for the missionary is to have an obedient heart to the Lord's guidance.
Audrey
To be like Paul, the first step is to write down your salvation testimony. Paul’s testimony is very simple. Who was he in the past? What was his original reaction about the gospel and Jesus? What caused Paul change his view? And how he became a Christian (including his confession)?
If you can answer those questions, when opportunity comes, you can be an effective witness for Christ.
Mike
Why did Paul tell them so much about himself before he was saved (Acts 22:3-5)? They will wonder why this man who has such a similar background as we are, but he is now so different to us. That is a good introduction to tell them what makes him change (Acts 22:6-13). This is one of the techniques when you share the gospel. Tell them something you are in common with the audience, e.g. you were Buddhist, or you were a workaholic who only cares about your work, etc. Then the audience will think, "what makes this person so different than I do today?"
From Acts 22:17-21, we can see Jesus has the absolute authority of mission. Paul sees the golden opportunity to share the gospel with people who know him so well (Acts 22:19-20). No, Jesus does not want him there ("quick," "immediately leave," "go" in v.18, 21). The most important thing for the missionary is to have an obedient heart to the Lord's guidance.
Audrey
Comments