Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does it mean to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ?
- How can we bear witness of Jesus Christ in our daily lives?
- What role does the Holy Ghost play in confirming our testimonies of Christ?
- What examples does Elder Parrella share to illustrate the principle of bearing witness of Christ?
- How does using the correct name of the Church bear testimony of Jesus Christ?
Topics
Understanding the Commitment of Baptism
Elder Parrella discusses the commitment made at baptism to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that this commitment is not just about words, but also about actions and how we live our lives.
At baptism one of the promises that we make is that we are willing to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ.
President Russell M. Nelson has taught us that “taking the Savior’s name upon us includes declaring and witnessing to others—through our actions and our words—that Jesus is the Christ.”
- What commitment do we make at baptism?
- How does President Nelson define taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ?
- How can you better live up to the commitment made at baptism?
- What actions can you take to bear witness of Jesus Christ in your daily life?
Bearing Witness of Christ through Words and Actions
Elder Parrella shares examples of members who bear witness of Christ through their words and actions. He emphasizes the importance of sharing our testimonies and living in harmony with the gospel.
When we humbly share our testimony of the Lord through our words and actions, the Holy Ghost confirms to those with real intent, open hearts, and willing minds that Jesus is indeed the Christ.
We all love Virgil. He has never imposed his faith on us. But he is not shy about it either. He just lives what he believes.
- How do words and actions contribute to bearing witness of Christ?
- How does the Holy Ghost confirm our testimonies of Christ?
- What opportunities do you have to share your testimony of Christ?
- How can you better live your faith in a way that bears witness of Christ?
Using the Correct Name of the Church
Elder Parrella discusses the importance of using the correct name of the Church as a way to bear testimony of Jesus Christ. He shares his personal experience and the lessons he learned from using the correct name of the Church.
President Nelson, God’s living prophet, in a 2018 general conference address titled “The Correct Name of the Church,” said: “It is a correction. It is the command of the Lord.
By following the prophet, we can all learn to testify more of Jesus Christ by using the correct name of the Church, thus taking upon us more fully the name of the Lord.
- Why is it important to use the correct name of the Church?
- How does using the correct name of the Church bear testimony of Jesus Christ?
- How can you better remember to use the correct name of the Church?
- What opportunities do you have to share the correct name of the Church with others?
Testifying of Christ in Church Meetings
Elder Parrella emphasizes the importance of testifying of Christ in Church meetings. He shares examples of Church meetings where members bore testimony of Christ, highlighting the impact of such testimonies on others.
Clearly, members of the Church in that unit in Spain talked, taught, and testified of Christ in their meetings.
What a blessing to see that our Church meetings are choice opportunities for us to testify of Christ and signal to God that we rejoice in taking His Son’s name upon us.
- Why is it important to testify of Christ in Church meetings?
- What impact can our testimonies have on others during Church meetings?
- How can you better prepare to bear testimony of Christ in Church meetings?
- What experiences have you had with bearing or hearing testimonies of Christ in Church meetings?
Living a Christ-Centered Life
Elder Parrella discusses the power of living a Christ-centered life as a testimony of Jesus Christ. He shares the example of a Church member whose Christlike living served as a powerful testimony to his friends.
Over the years, Brother Atkinson’s Christlike living served as a powerful testimony to his friends. His example is strong evidence that he has taken upon himself the name of Christ.
- What does it mean to live a Christ-centered life?
- How does living a Christ-centered life bear witness of Jesus Christ?
- How can you better live a Christ-centered life?
- What opportunities do you have to bear witness of Christ through your actions?
