Starter questions for writing a Christian Testimony

LIFE BEFORE CHRIST

--What was your life like before you trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord?

--Describe two or more things about your life before you became a Christian.

--Background: did you grow up in church?  If so, what was that experience like?  If not, what was your original worldview?

--Be careful not to glamorize how "bad" you used to be.

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--What were your attitudes? Needs? Problems?

--What did your life revolve around?  What was most important to you?

--Where did you look for security? Peace of mind? Happiness? Significance?

--Where were you spiritually before receiving Christ, and how did that affect you - your feelings, attitudes, actions, and relationships?

--On what did you rely on for security and happiness?

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--What did I think of God? Of Jesus?

--In what ways was God drawing you to Christ?

--When did you begin to feel convicted about your sins?

--What circumstances caused you to think about the Lord?

--Who were the people that influenced you toward the Lord?

CONVERSION TO CHRIST

--When were you first exposed to dynamic Christianity?

--How did you learn about the gospel? Include 1 or 2 verses from Scripture.

--When / where did you first hear the gospel?

--If a church played a part in your conversion, tell how you came in contact with that church and who or what you remember from your first visits.

--What were your initial reactions to Jesus Christ?

--What were your initial reactions to Jesus?

--What feelings did you struggle with right before your decision?

--When and why did you begin to feel positively about Christianity?

--What was the turning point in your attitude?

--What motivated you to invite Christ to be your Lord and Savior?

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--How and why you became Christian

--Specifically, how did you receive Christ and His forgiveness?

--Where were you? Alone in your room? Driving in your car? At a church service?

--Who talked to you about becoming a Christian?

--What actions did you take to become a Christian?

--How did you come to accept Christ and give Him complete control of your life?

--How did you yield your life to Christ? What did you say?

--What thoughts went through your mind?

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--How did you feel after you accepted Christ?

LIFE AFTER CHRIST

--What happened after you trusted Christ?

--Did you struggle with your faith?

--What kind of problems did you face?

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--How are you different than you were before?

--How did your life begin to change after you trusted Christ?

--What changes did you see in your life? In your attitudes? In your actions?

--How long did it take before you noticed any changes?

--What area of your life has the Lord changed most significantly?

--How have the changes in your life influenced others around you?

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Describe two or more things that are different about your life now that you are a Christian.

--What other benefits have you experienced since becoming a Christian?

--Why are you glad that you are a Christian?

--How did God answer prayer, or strengthen you in difficult situations?

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--What makes you excited about living for Christ today and in the future?

--What makes you sure that you are going to heaven?

--What does Jesus Christ mean to you now?

--What does Jesus Christ mean to you now?

--Finish this sentence: "My prayer is....