The Invitation of the Lord

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The Invitation of the Lord Acts 26:16-20

Central to Gospel Preaching The Lord’s Invitation Acts 2:37-40 Acts 3:17-19, 26 Acts 8:35-38 Acts 10:47-48 Acts 16:30-32 Acts 18:8 Central to Gospel Preaching

The Lord’s Invitation Gospel invitations must continue to be heard (John 5:24-25; 6:45; Romans 10:13-14) “If you have a need, come forward and let it be known…” “If we can help you in any way, come forward…”

The Lord’s Invitation Gospel Preaching Acts 26:18 (16-20) Urgency Clarity Call to Obey Gospel Preaching Acts 26:18 (16-20)

Open their Eyes (A call to know truth) Acts 26:18 The invitation to come to Jesus to be saved is an invitation to come to a knowledge of the truth, Jno. 8:31-32; Eph. 4:20-21; Matt. 11:28-29; 1 Tim. 2:3-4 What must I know before I obey gospel? Lost in sin? Jesus is Savior? Know His plan of salvation? Need to obey now! (Acts 2:36-41; 2 Cor. 6:2)

That They May Turn (Call to conversion) Acts 26:18 From darkness to light, Eph. 4:17-19 Expose sin and error with the light of the gospel, Jno. 3:19-21; 1 Pet. 2:9 From the power of Satan to God, Rom. 6:23; Heb. 2:14-15; 1 Jno. 3:8 Solution to problem of your sin: Jesus Christ!

Receive Forgiveness (Reason and result) Acts 26:18 Specifically obey the gospel plan of salvation Hear the gospel, Jno. 6:44-45 Believe in Jesus, Jno. 8:24; 20:30-31 Confess your faith, Rom. 10:9-10 Repent, Acts 17:30; Acts 26:20 Be baptized, Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38 Then, live faithfully, Col. 3:1-3

An Inheritance (Motive to respond) Acts 26:18 People must hear about the future: Resurrection, John 5:28-29 Personal judgment, 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:12-15 Eternal destiny (heaven/hell), Matthew 25:46 Christians have a living hope of an eternal inheritance, 1 Pet. 1:3-4

Sanctification (By faith in Christ) Acts 26:18 Obtain life from the death of sin by faith in Christ, Rom. 1:16-17 (Gal. 2:16) The call to holy living, Rom. 6:17-22 Responsibility after conversion: Take the yoke of Christ, Matt. 11:29-30 Christianity is a sacrificial, obedient way of life, Gal. 2:20; Lk. 9:57-62

The Lord’s Invitation Gospel Preaching Gospel-based invitations to sinners: Problem: Sin Solution: Christ Duty: Obey Blessing: Salvation Gospel Preaching