June
2008
The Power of Persuasion
26:24 As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, “You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!” 26:25 But Paul replied, “I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words. 26:26 For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner. 26:27 Do you believe the prophets, King Agrippa? I know that you believe.” 26:28 Agrippa said to Paul, “In such a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?” 26:29 Paul replied, “I pray to God that whether in a short or a long time not only you but also all those who are listening to me today could become such as I am, except for these chains.”
Acts 26:24-29 NET
Key Theme: How to lead a willing person to a personal commitment to Christ
Making the “sale” e.g. used car
Story of invitation to candidate
Some people want to be asked - assume they aren’t invited
What if someone asks “How shall I be saved?” cf. 16:30
Share our story – “elevator speech”
Know the key facts – not just how to come to God; how God came to us via Jesus!
Facts necessary but insufficient; our story most persuasive
Outline the simple process – “A B C D”
Rely on the Holy Spirit – but don’t block by wrong focus!
Witness vs. conversion “business”
Wear our testimony on our sleeve = be prepared
Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.
2 Tim 4:2
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