Preparing Your Story
The questions below will help you put together a clear presentation of your personal testimony by bringing clarity and organization to the events surrounding your conversion.
BEFORE I ACCEPTED CHRIST OR GAVE HIM COMPLETE CONTROL
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What was life like before I accepted Christ? What attitudes, hurts, habits or hang-ups were in control of me?
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What "idol" did my life revolve around? What did I get my security, value or happiness from?
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How did those idols begin to let me down?
HOW I RECEIVED CHRIST OR GAVE HIM COMPLETE CONTROL
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When was the first time I fully understood the gospel? Or describe how I was exposed to a significant experience with Jesus.
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What were my initial reactions when I clearly understood God's grace?
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When did my attitude about Christ and/or the gospel begin to change? Why?
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Were there any final struggles that went through my mind just before I accepted Jesus?
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Why did I finally go ahead and repent of my sin and put my faith in Jesus to save me by grace?
AFTER I ACCEPTED CHIRST OR GAVE HIM COMPLETE CONTROL
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Specific changes in my thinking or attitudes I have seen in my life since surrendering my life to God?
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Why am I motivated differently? How does my relationship with Jesus now affect my attitudes or decisions regarding life, death, relationships, my future, etc.?