Exploring My Strange Bible

Protecting the Witness: New Testament Themes Part 3

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Sep 4, 2017
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INSIGHT

Witnessing Requires Facts and Experience

  • The New Testament describes being a witness as both knowing facts about Jesus and experiencing His grace personally.
  • This dual aspect is essential for faithful witnessing, beyond just intellectual knowledge.
INSIGHT

Holy Spirit as Portable Jesus

  • The Holy Spirit enables Jesus' personal presence to be with all followers everywhere at all times.
  • This ‘portable Jesus’ supports believers in their role as witnesses globally.
ANECDOTE

Taco Experience as Witnessing Metaphor

  • Tim Mackie uses the example of having eaten at a taco place to illustrate witnessing.
  • To be a credible witness, one must experience what they testify about, not just know facts.
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