Paul’s “labour”(2 Cor 5:9) – he spent much energy trying to reach the lost for Christ
Eph 4:11 And he gave … pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
The most pivotal event in a person’s life is when they hear the message of the Gospel. When is the last time someone has heard the message of the Gospel from you?
2 Corinthians 5 details the motivations Paul gave for sharing the Gospel
I. Motivated by the judgment seat of Christ (vv. 10-13)
II. Motivated by the love of Christ (vv. 14-17)
Constraineth – to hold in captivity, to thrust or press forward
Acts 18:5 …Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
III. Motivated by our position in Christ (vv. 18-21)
Each One – Reach One
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