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Acts 26:24-32 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Paul’s Persuasion of Agrippa To become a Christian Acts 11:26 John 3:5 Romans 6:3 1 Corinthians 12:13 Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38; 22:16 John 3:16-17 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Persuaded to Become a Christian Because of the terror of the Lord 2 Corinthians 5:11 Romans 1:27 Luke 12:4-5 To gain eternal life Revelation 21:1-4 Gratitude to God 1 John 4:10, 19 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Why Not Become a Christian? Love of the world 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 7:13-14 Procrastination Acts 24:25 Joshua 24:15 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Almost is Not Enough Rich young ruler Foolish Virgins Mark 10:17-22 Matthew 25:1-13 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Conclusion We only have this moment! “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com