In Acts 26, the Apostle Paul does a masterful job of being a gospel witness, teaching us many potential aspects of being an evangelist:

– His introduction (vs 2-3) makes it clear that he knows his audience; King Agrippa is “familiar with all the customs and controversies of the Jews.”

– After a quick rebuttal of the charges against him (vs 4-8), Paul continues his personal testimony of the change Jesus brought to his heart and mind (vs 4-18).

– He claims support for his arguments from the scriptures (vs 7, 22).

– He acknowledges that his help comes from the LORD (vs 22).

– He tells the work that Jesus has done, providing forgiveness of sins (vs 18) and proclaiming salvation to all the nations (vs 23).

– He tells the miraculous work that God has done, raising Jesus from the dead (vs 8, 23).

– He states the response required, that men should repent and turn to God (vs 20).

– He prays to God for the salvation of all who hear his words (vs 29).

Since Luke, the author of Acts, did not have a tape recording device, the content of chapter 26 is likely not the exact words that Paul used.  But Luke does a masterful job of weaving in the important points Paul strived to include in all his teaching – desiring to know nothing but Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2.2) and to include the things of most importance (1 Corinthian 15.3-11).