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Understand how to persuade men by preaching the gospel. Learn the principles of persuasion and who needs to be persuaded according to the Bible. Discover what actions are necessary 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)