Testimony
Summary
Testimony in Scripture refers to bearing witness to God's truth, His mighty works, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
☩Religious Testimony
Scripture calls believers to declare God's works among the peoples and make known His deeds. The Psalms repeatedly speak of testifying to God's faithfulness, righteousness, and salvation. Jesus commissioned His disciples to be witnesses to Him 'unto the uttermost part of the earth.' Religious testimony involves speaking of what one has personally experienced of God's grace and power.
☩The Testimony of Scripture
The term 'testimony' is applied to God's law and commandments, as they testify to His character and will. The Ark containing the tablets of the law was called 'the Ark of the Testimony.' The Tabernacle was called 'the Tabernacle of Testimony' because it housed the divine law which testified to Israel of God's covenant requirements.
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References
- 1.James Orr (ed.), "Testimony, Ark of the," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 2.George Morrish, "Testimony," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).