“But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect…” – 1 Peter 3:15 (BSB)
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 (BSB)
“Do everything without complaining or arguing… as you shine like stars in the universe, holding fast to the word of life…” – Philippians 2:14–16 (BSB)
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” – Romans 1:16 (BSB)
Christian witness begins with the gospel—clearly spoken and courageously shared. We are called to speak of Jesus: His death for sin, His resurrection, and the hope of eternal life. Fr. Isaac Rehberg (ACNA, All Saints San Antonio, TX) explains, “We do not bear witness by vague spirituality or moralism, but by proclaiming the name of Jesus with clarity and love.” (Speaking the Gospel Faithfully, 2021)
Our lives must also bear witness. Holiness, love, humility, and service authenticate the message we preach. Fr. Caleb Evans (Anglican Orthodox Church, St. Stephen’s Mission, GA) teaches, “When the world sees a Christian forgive deeply, love sacrificially, or endure suffering with joy, it sees something supernatural. That is witness.” (The Gospel Lived Out, 2020)
Bearing witness also means being prepared—to answer questions, to explain your faith, and to suffer rejection or misunderstanding. Fr. Thomas Buchan (Anglican Union, St. Mark’s Anglican Church, VA) writes, “We must be gentle and courageous, clear and compassionate. We testify not to ourselves, but to the One who saved us.” (A Reasoned Faith, 2021)
Canon George Grant (ACNA, Parish Presbyterian Church, TN) adds, “The world is watching, and so we speak—and we live—in such a way that they might see Christ. In a culture of noise and confusion, clear and holy witness is more needed than ever.” (Recovering Anglican Piety, 2019)
“A quiet life of holiness shines like a lamp. But let not your silence be cowardice—speak the name of the Savior when asked.” – Basil the Great, Homily on Witness and Confession, c. 370 AD
“Bear witness in peace, in suffering, and in joy. For the faithful soul is a light in the darkness and a herald of the kingdom.” – John Chrysostom, Homily on Matthew 5, c. 390 AD
“To confess Christ before men is the mark of the faithful. Let your deeds prepare the way, and your words seal the truth.” – Cyprian of Carthage, On the Confession of Faith, c. 250 AD
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