Introduction:
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11
Persuasion (Acts 2:40; 1 Cor. 1:18-21)
Why persuade others? (2 Cor. 5:9-11).
To please God (vs. 9)
To prepare for judgment (vs. 10)
Because we fear the Lord (vs. 11).
What Do People Need to Be Persuaded About:
Their sins (Acts 11:18; 2 Cor. 7:10; Jn. 16:8; Acts 2:37; 2 Sam. 12:5)
Their need for the Savior (Rm. 3:9; 6:23; Mt. 1:21; Acts 28:23; 5:42; Jn. 8:24;
Acts 26:38)
Their accountability before God (2 Cor. 5:10; Rm. 14:12; Acts 17:30-31)
How Do We Go About Persuading Others?
We persuade with the word of God (Lk. 16:27-31; Rm. 1:16; Jn. 6:45).
We persuade with a sense of urgency (Jn. 9:4; 4:35; 2 Cor. 6:2).
We persuade with a spirit of boldness (Eph. 6:20; Jn. 8:32; Acts 4:29).
We persuade with a spirit of love and concern (Eph. 4:15; 2 Tim. 4:2).
Who Should Be Doing the Persuading?
Those who are faithful to Christ (2 Tim. 2:2)
Every child of God must do his or her part.
When Should We Engage in Persuading Others?
“Now” is the acceptable time (2 Cor. 6:2).
While we have the opportunity (Gal. 6:10)