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Ambassadors For Christ

The First Century Ambassadors Presbeuo: to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative –Strongs #4243 Websters: Official representative of the highest rank, accredited by one government or another. Primary Application: The Apostles Secondary Application: All Christians –We are representatives, continuing in the doctrine of the apostles. (Acts 2:42)

The Agenda of Christian Ambassadors The Ministry of Reconciliation –2 Corinthians 5:17-18 The Word of Reconciliation –2 Corinthians 5:19 The Appeal for Reconciliation –2 Corinthians 5:20

The Actions of Christian Ambassadors Christian Ambassador’s Explain God’s Terms We Explain God’s Action –“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf…” We Explain God’s Goal –“…so that we might become the righteousness of God…” We Explain God’s Condition –“…in Him.”

The Approach of Christian Ambassadors Acts 3:1-10 We Tell Them About Jesus! –Vs. 6 We Look Past Their Desires To See Their Needs! –Vs. 3 We See Their Future Joy! –Vs. 8-10, 19-20

Ambassadors For Christ