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How do you write a testimony to share your story of salvation? Skeptics may debate the validity of Scripture or argue the existence of God, but no one can deny your personal experiences with God. If you tell someone how God worked a miracle in your life, how he blessed you, transformed you, lifted and encouraged you, or perhaps even broke and then healed you, no one can argue or debate it.
When you share your Christian testimony, you go beyond the field of knowledge into the realm of relationship with God. Use this five-step outline to make sharing your testimony easier.
These steps explain how to write your testimony. They apply to both long and short, written and spoken testimonies. Whether you're planning to write down your full, detailed testimony or prepare a quick two-minute version for a short-term mission trip, these steps will help you tell others with sincerity, impact, and clarity, what God has done in your life.
First and foremost, remember: There is power in your testimony. The Bible says we overcome our enemy by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony:
Then I heard a loud voice shouting across the heavens, “It has come at last— salvation and power and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth— the one who accuses them before our God day and night. And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die. Revelation 12:10–11, (NLT)
Many other Bible verses reveal the power of sharing your testimony. Spend a few minutes looking them up: Acts 4:33; Romans 10:17; John 4:39.
Read Acts 26. Here the Apostle Paul gives his testimony before King Agrippa. He tells about his life before his conversion on the road to Damascus when he persecuted the followers of the Way. Next, Paul describes in detail his miraculous encounter with Jesus and his calling to serve Christ as an apostle. Then he goes on to tell of his new life after turning to God.
Here are a few things to consider before you start writing your testimony: Think about your life before you met the Lord. What was going on in your life leading up to your conversion? What problems or needs were you facing at the time? How did your life change after knowing Jesus Christ? Pray and ask God to help you share what he wants you to include.
A three-point approach is very effective in communicating your personal testimony. This outline focuses on before you trusted Christ, how you surrendered to him, and the changes in your life since you began walking with him.
Stay away from "Christianese" phrases. "Churchy" words can alienate listeners/readers and keep them from identifying with your life. People who are unfamiliar or even uncomfortable with church and Christianity might not understand what you are saying. They may mistake your meaning or even be turned off by your "foreign language." Here are some examples:
Avoid using the term "born again." Instead, use these words:
Avoid using "saved." Instead, use terms like:
Avoid using "lost." Instead, say:
Avoid using "gospel." Instead, consider saying:
Avoid using "sin." Instead, try one of these expressions:
Avoid using "repent." Instead, say things like:
Fairchild, Mary. "How to Write Your Testimony." Learn Religions, Jun. 13, 2024, learnreligions.com/how-to-write-your-christian-testimony-701445. Fairchild, Mary. (2024, June 13). How to Write Your Testimony. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/how-to-write-your-christian-testimony-701445 Fairchild, Mary. "How to Write Your Testimony." Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/how-to-write-your-christian-testimony-701445 (accessed September 13, 2024).
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