EMPOWERED WITNESSES: Our Partner in Soul Winning.

GRACELIFE-COMI

WORD EXPLOSION 2024| DAY 3 |PRESENTING CHRIST| with CHIMDI & FUNKE OHAHUNA. John 1: 8 (Phi) In this podcast, we will delve into the powerful statement made by Jesus in Acts 1:8, 'You shall be my witnesses from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.' This statement holds great significance for us as Christians, as it not only defines our role in spreading the message of Christ, but also sheds light on the true nature of witnessing. The early church was known as Christianos, which means followers of Christ. They were called this because they were witnesses. But what does it truly mean to be a witness? As we explore this question, we will discover that our role as witnesses is not to reveal Christ, but to present Him to the world. It is important to understand that no human witness can reveal Christ to anyone. No matter how eloquent or persuasive we may be, we cannot reveal Christ to someone's heart. This is because the revelation of Christ comes from God Himself. As the apostle Paul writes in Galatians 1:15-16, 'But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles.' We may do our best to teach and preach the gospel, but until Christ is revealed to someone, our efforts will be in vain. I recall a mentee of mine who attended church for years without truly understanding the message of Christ. But when he sat under my ministry, the revelation of Christ came to him. It was not my words that revealed Christ, but the Holy Spirit working in his heart. As witnesses, our role is to present Christ to the world. We are called to share the good news of salvation, but it is ultimately up to God to reveal His Son to those who hear. We are simply vessels used by God to spread His message. There are countless witnesses for the Lord Jesus, but this number alone cannot reveal Him to the world. Only the Father God can do that. As John 1:33 states, 'I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'' It is the Holy Spirit who convicts and convinces people to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. This is why soul winning is not our job. Our job is to preach the gospel, and trust in the Father God to reveal Jesus to those who hear. In this podcast, we will also explore the importance of the Holy Spirit in the process of witnessing. As Jesus said in John 16:8, 'And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.' It is the Holy Spirit who works in the hearts of people, convicting them of their need for a Savior and revealing the truth of Christ. As we conclude, let us remember that our role as witnesses is not to reveal Christ, but to present Him to the world. We are called to share the gospel and trust in God to do the rest. So let us be faithful in our witness and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring about the revelation of Christ to those around us. Don't forget to share your feedback and questions with us, and if you find solace and strength in our podcast, please consider supporting us through our giving channels. Find all the details on our website. Any questions arising from this study can be submitted to [e-mail], check our bio to know how to give your love offerings to the ministry. Thanks for listening Jesus is Lord. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gracelife-comi/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gracelife-comi/support