How can you ensure Christ's testimony is "confirmed in you" daily? Setting the Scene “because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.” (1 Corinthians 1:6) In Corinth, Paul saw living, undeniable evidence that the gospel works. The believers’ transformed lives authenticated (“confirmed”) what he had preached. The same ongoing confirmation is meant to be visible in every follower of Jesus today. What “Christ’s Testimony” Means • The full record of who Jesus is—His sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and promised return (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). • The message that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). • The call to repentance, obedience, and holy living (Luke 9:23; 1 Peter 1:15-16). What “Confirmed in You” Looks Like • A new nature: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) • Ongoing fruit: “The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit.” (John 15:5) • Visible light: “shine as lights in the world.” (Philippians 2:15) • Consistent obedience: “Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.” (1 John 2:6) Daily Heart Posture • Dependence — Abide in Christ the Vine; without Him nothing of eternal value is produced (John 15:5). • Surrender — “I have been crucified with Christ… Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20) • Humility — Confess sin quickly; keep a tender conscience (1 John 1:9). • Gratitude — Remember the cross; thank Him for grace that sustains. Daily Habits That Keep the Testimony Evident • Ingest the Word – Read and meditate; let it dwell richly (Colossians 3:16). – Memorize key passages that address current temptations. • Practice the Word – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22) – Obedience turns truth into testimony. • Communion in Prayer – Align desires with God’s will; ask for strength to reflect Christ. – Intercede for others; watch how answered prayer confirms His reality. • Worship and Thanksgiving – Praise anchors the heart in who Jesus is, not in changing circumstances. • Fellowship – Meet regularly with believers who spur one another toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Honest accountability keeps the testimony clear. • Service and Witness – Use spiritual gifts to build up the body (1 Peter 4:10-11). – Good works seen by outsiders cause them to “glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) Guarding Against Drift • Reject false teaching by testing everything against Scripture (Acts 17:11). • Crucify lingering sin patterns; lingering compromise dulls the witness (Romans 6:12-14). • Keep short accounts with people; unresolved conflict clouds the gospel message (Ephesians 4:31-32). Encouraging Accountability • Invite trusted believers to speak into your life. • Share victories and struggles; mutual confession brings healing (James 5:16). • Celebrate evidence of grace in one another, reinforcing the confirmation of Christ’s work. Living in the Confirmation The same Lord who saved you also sustains you: “He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24) As His Word fills your mind, His Spirit guides your steps, and His love flows through your actions, the testimony about Christ is unmistakably confirmed in you—day after day, until the day you see Him face to face. |
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