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Persuading Men. 2 Corinthians 5:11. “Persuade”. “To induce one to believe or do something” Done by preaching the gospel Must reason with people Acts 18:4. WHO Needs To Be Persuaded. Not God, Christ or Holy Spirit Some think so – Mourners bench or “pray through” for salvation
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Persuading Men 2 Corinthians 5:11
“Persuade” • “To induce one to believe or do something” • Done by preaching the gospel • Must reason with people • Acts 18:4
WHO Needs To Be Persuaded • Not God, Christ or Holy Spirit • Some think so – Mourners bench or “pray through” for salvation • They are READY to save • Revelation 22:17; 2 Peter 3:9 • Must Persuade MEN • 2 Corinthians 5:11 cf. Romans 1:16 • Acts 26:28
Principles Used To Persuade • Value of the soul • Mark 8:36 • Uncertainty of life • James 4:14 • Terror of Lord • 2 Corinthians 5:11; Romans 11:26 • 2 Thessalonians 1:7,8 • Love of Christ • 2 Corinthians 5:14
What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) • Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)