6. Outline

 Now that I've shared several aspects of my own story, it's time for you to work on yours.  Maybe you have a personal testimony that you have prepared.  In that case you might want to rework it.  Otherwise, you will be putting the pieces together to construct a solid three-minute testimony that is versatile for many uses.  You will give special thought to communicating across cultures and generations.  It will be powerful and universal in its appeal.  You will be prepared to share Christ in a moment's notice.

 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; (1 Peter 3:15)

The Apostle Paul used his testimony to witness to the life-changing message of Christ in several occasions.  Two are noteworthy- Acts 22 and 26.  In both cases his theme was about how he had formerly been a persecutor of the church and he now preaches the faith he once persecuted.  If you refer to those examples you will see a simple but powerful outline; his life before he came to Christ, how he met Christ, and his life after coming to Christ. 

We will follow the same basic outline: 1. Your life before Christ 2. How you came to Christ 3. Your life after Christ.  You will also include a short attention getting introduction and a conclusion that summarizes your story or makes a final conclusion.

 

  1. Introduction
  2. Your Life Before Christ
  3. How You Came to Christ
  4. Your Life After Christ
  5. Conclusion

The place to start is with your main theme.

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