What a remarkable life’s story the Apostle Paul had! Just imagine the experience of the Damascus road. In one day his life was completely upended, rerouted, and utterly transformed by the wonder-working power of the Lord Jesus Christ. And Paul never got over it. Never.

It seems he captured every opportunity to tell and retell it. Such was the case in Acts 26:1-23 as Paul awaited transport to Rome for an appellate decision on his previous arrest in Jerusalem. A visit from Agrippa afforded Paul yet another opportunity to share his wonderful story with a ready listener.

Could it be that the local church has so “systematized” and “methodized” her evangelism efforts that the gospel presentation has become dry and dusty to its recipient? It seems that the average church member has been exposed to the “Romans Road” approach and the “Four Spiritual Laws” method, but he has forgotten the power of sharing such vital truth within the context of his own compelling life’s story.

As we wrap the gospel message in the unique package of our own testimony, it tends to become more attractive – and relevant – to those with whom we share it. Everybody loves to hear a good story, and the best story we can tell him is the story of when we met the Lord. Consider Paul’s story: Read more…

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