What is the Testimony of Jesus? Biblical Study Guide
Summary
The Symbols for Object Lessons server explores the practical application of keeping the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. This announcement breaks down the multifaceted nature of the testimony, connecting it to the spirit of prophecy, the Ten Commandments, and the Holy Scriptures. By examining cross-references like Isaiah 8:20 and Psalms 19:7, the community gains a deeper understanding of how these biblical pillars guide the faithful.
How does one practically "keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ"?
Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
The "Testimony of Jesus Christ" has multiple applications:
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Spirit of Prophecy
Revelation 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. -
The 10 Commandments
Exodus 31:18 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God. -
Holy Scriptures
Hebrews 9:16,17,18,15 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Here is a few cross-references to "the law and the testimony"
Isaiah 8:16,20 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
John 8:17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
Psalms 19:7,14 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
1 Corinthians 2:4-5 KJV — And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
A little contribution:
Psalms 119:59-61 KJV
