As followers of Christ, believers are called to share the good news of salvation with others. According to Matthew 5:16, this is done by letting their light shine before men, while Acts 1:8 emphasizes the importance of being witnesses for Jesus in the world. The apostle Peter instructs believers to be prepared to give a reason for their hope, as seen in 1 Peter 3:15, and the apostle Paul was commissioned by Jesus to be a witness to all people, as recorded in Acts 22:15. Ultimately, Isaiah 43:10 reminds believers that they are chosen to be witnesses for God, testifying to His greatness and glory.
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In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Acts 1:8
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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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,
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.