Burwood Presbyterian Church

Introduction: - Paul uses his personal testimony to defend the Gospel. 1. You say: My Message is Made Up (1:11-12). - Paul’s defence: Revelation from Christ. 2. You say: I’m Hiding the Truth about my Past (1:13-17). - Paul’s defence: Transformation of Life. 3. You say: Not Accepted by the Leaders in Jerusalem (1:18-24). - Paul’s defence: Vindication from God 4. You say: I’m Arrogant and Proud (2:1-10). - Paul’s defence: Co-operation in the Gospel. Conclusion: - It is our God-given duty as Christians to defend the truth of the Gospel from error and falsehood. - The power of a personal testimony: - It’s your story. - It’s unique. - It’s engaging. - It can point people to Jesus Christ.