Standing to Witness

The believer's story is a testimony of what God has done in their life, right up to the present time.

1. Framework of Paul's witness was God's word, v22, 'Moses and the prophets'

• because scriptures are authentic
• because scriptures are sufficient

2. Focus of Paul's witness was person and work of Jesus Christ, v23

• Christ's vicarious work
• Christ's vindication through resurrection
• Christ's victory

3. Fearlessness of Paul's witness, v22 'obtained help from God'

• awareness of divine help
  • not only with him, but within him
• appropriation of the divine assistance