We are Christ's witnesses

Author: REINHARD BONNKE

It has become established that preachers should present the case for the defense of Jesus Christ.

It has often been said, that we are like lawyers in court. Preachers are lawyers talking to congregations as if to a jury, arguing to get a verdict in favor of Jesus.

That approach looks so right and plausible and sensible. But is it? That is our human wisdom, trying to bring the Gospel with wisdom of words.

Jesus needs no defending. He is not a prisoner in the dock. His repute does not depend on any jury.

The time has gone when Jesus was dragged to the bar of Rome-- and Pilate judged Him. Today Pilate stands at the bar of history and Jesus is His judge.

WE ARE NOT LAWYERS, WE ARE WITNESSES.

Normally a witness only speaks and describes what he has seen. Sometimes however a witness is a piece of evidence.

Perhaps a man has been cruelly attacked and injured. He appears in court to display himself, takes off the shirt to show the scars of his injuries. They speak for themselves. He himself is a piece of evidence.

We believers are not lawyers, attorneys or barristers in court pleading in defense of Jesus.

We are WITNESSES. Witnesses don't argue, don't plead, and don’t make speeches. They simply speak the truth, declare what they know.

Let’s raise our voices like trumpets.

WE ARE CHRIST’S WITNESSES.