“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV)

22/09/2019 – Morning Service: The Message of Reconciliation

Bible Readings:

Acts 17:16 – 34

2 Corinthians 5:9 – 6:2

Sermon Outline:

2 Corinthians 5:18–19 (NKJV)

18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

I  The background to this message

2 Corinthians 5:11 (NKJV)

11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences.

II  The heart of this message of reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:20–21 (NKJV)

20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

III  The manner in presenting the message of reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:11 (NKJV)

11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences.