Thematic Bible: Religious Testimony
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religious Testimony » General references to
For it will not be you who speaks, but [rather] the Holy Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you.
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It will result in [an opportunity for] witnessing to them.
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religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
And they [i.e., the apostles] were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and began to speak ["the mighty accomplishments of God," See verse 11] in different languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them the ability.
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At the same time, pray for us also, that God will open up a door [of opportunity] for [proclaiming] the message, so we can tell about the [previously] hidden secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned.
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But just as you excel in everything [else]; in your faith, in your speaking; in your knowledge [Note: Possibly these refer to spiritual gifts. See I Cor. 12:8-10], in your eagerness [to serve], and in your love for us, now you people should also excel in this favorable work [i.e., of giving financial help to needy people].
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And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel,
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For in [fellowship with] Him you people have been made [spiritually] rich in every way, through all [kinds of] speech and knowledge. [Note: This probably refers to the communication and comprehension of truth represented by the spiritual gifts of languages and revelation].
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religious Testimony » How and where to be given » How and where to be given
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Living witnesses
And when people came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been dominated by 5,000 to 6,000 evil spirits sitting down with his clothes on and perfectly sane, and they were afraid.
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When a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there [in Bethany], they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus whom He had raised from the dead.
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And when they saw the healed man standing there with Peter and John, there was nothing they could say [to refute the obvious miracle].
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So, he got up and immediately picked up his cot and walked out in front of them all, so that everyone was amazed and gave honor to God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this before."
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Then the neighbors, who had seen the man begging previously, said, "Is not this the man who [used to] sit there and beg?" Other people said, "[Yes], that is him," while [still] others said, "No, [it is not]; he [just] looks like him." The man said, "I am the one, [all right]."
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Relates to personal experience
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Bursts forth from an inward fire
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » The outgrowth of faith
But, we have the same spirit [i.e., type] of faith as that written about [Psa. 116:10], "I believed [God's message], so I spoke." We also believe [it], and so we also speak [about it].
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This brief message is being inscribed [or delivered] by Silvanus, whom I consider to be a faithful brother. [In it] I am exhorting you and giving testimony that it is a message about God's genuine unearned favor upon you. So, continue to follow [and obey] what it says.
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religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Becomes irrepressible
We apostles are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to every person who obeys Him."
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we cannot help but speak about the things we have seen and heard."
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But I obtained help from God and so [I am able to] stand here to this day, testifying to both the common people and to those in prominence. [I am] saying only what the prophets and Moses said would happen,
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religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » An everyday duty
But [instead], they went all over the district telling people about Him.
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religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the assembly of saints
Speak to one another by using psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your hearts to the Lord.
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religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Without shame or fear
So, do not be ashamed to testify for our Lord, or ashamed of [being associated with] me, His prisoner, but [be willing to] suffer hardship with me for the sake of the Gospel, relying on God's power [to sustain you].
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religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Constant readiness for
But instead, set aside a place in your hearts where Christ is [in full control as] Lord, and be prepared always to give a suitable reply to every person who asks you for a reason why you have an inner hope. But [be sure you do it] in a meek and respectful way, however.
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religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the home
As He entered the boat the man who had been dominated by evil spirits begged for permission to be allowed to go with Him. But Jesus would not allow him, saying to the man, "Go home to your friends [and family?] and tell them about the great things the Lord has done for you and how He had pity on you."
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Recounts God's blessings
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Unceasingly
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Inspired by the "spirit"
And they [i.e., the apostles] were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and began to speak ["the mighty accomplishments of God," See verse 11] in different languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them the ability.
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religious Testimony » How and where to be given » Empowered by the holy spirit
But, you apostles will receive power when the Holy Spirit descends on you and [then] you will become My witnesses [i.e., to tell what you know] in Jerusalem, in [the countries of] Judea and Samaria, and [even] to the distant regions of the earth."
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