What does the Bible say about witnesses in the faith?
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The Bible describes witnesses as those who testify to their knowledge and experience of God's work, particularly in relation to Jesus Christ.
In Hebrews 12:1, the term 'cloud of witnesses' refers to those who have gone before us in faith, as highlighted in chapter 11, where many Old Testament saints are mentioned. They lived their lives in anticipation of the promises of God, particularly the coming of the Messiah. Their stories are recorded as a testament to God’s faithfulness, encouraging believers today to pursue their own path of faith, knowing they are surrounded by those who have successfully run the race before them. A witness in the biblical sense is someone who has seen God's works and is called to testify to them, whether through their life or their profession of faith.
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