1. Persuading Men
2 Corinthians 5:11

2. “Persuade” “To induce one to believe or do something”
Done by preaching the gospel
Must reason with people
Acts 18:4

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)