Study 12A...Generally speaking, an ambassador is a respected official acting as a representative of a nation. Sent to a foreign land, the ambassador’s role is to reflect the official position of the sovereign body that gave him authority.
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Study12A...Ambassador
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Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 5: 1-21
In Proverbs 13:17, Isaiah 18:2, 30:4; 33:7 and Jeremiah 49:14 we find the word ‘’envoy’’, meaning an ambassador . In the New Testament the Apostle Paul speaks of himself as Christ’’s ambassador (Ephesians 6:20), and of all Christians as the ambassadors of the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:20).
What is an ambassador? In 2 Corinthians 5:20 Paul says, ““We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors…”…” An ambassador is a REPRESENTATIVE –- one who represents another. He goes to a foreign country and represents the Throne and the Government of his own people. Now this is true of ambassadors for Christ – representatives of the King of heaven and of heaven itself in a foreign country –- this world. His position is one of great
RESPONSIBILITY, so think of this in its spiritual significance. Christ is our representative in heaven (Hebrews 9:24) and we are His personal representatives on the earth (2 Corinthians 5:20). However, none of us can truly represent the Lord in our own strength, but when He sends us out we go with all the RESOURCES of heaven behind us. He is our sufficiency, and we go in His Name. Compare 2 Corinthians 6:1. Let’’s notice the
Marks , the Message and the Motive of God’’s ambassadors.
1 . The MARKS of an Ambassador of God
(1) He must be a citizen of heaven. No alien can ever represent our Queen or her Government in a foreign Court. Now look at 2 Corinthians 5:17, because a true ambassador must be “”in Christ…”…”, “”a new creation…”…” and ““redeemed……with the precious blood of Christ…”…” (1 Peter 1:18-19).
(2) He must be above reproach. Our Queen would never send out a man of doubtful character; and the Lord requires that His ambassadors should live lives that are above suspicion. Notice again in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “…“…the old has gone, the new has come…”…”, and compare Philippians 2:15. He is the object of the closest scrutiny, and in every relationship he must be blameless.
(3) He must be selfless. He must be willing to put aside completely his own interests so that he might do the will of his king. Is the whole determined attitude of our lives, ‘‘Not I, but Christ’’? Do we ““die every day””? –- look up 1 Corinthians 15:31. Have we entered, by faith, into the experience of John 12:24 and Galatians 2:20?
(4) He must be in constant contact with the Throne. He will make use of every modern method of communication. In the same way, by prayer we can be in constant contact with the Throne of God –- how necessary for a true ambassador!
(5) He must be steadfast and loyal. Look up Ephesians 6:20. The Apostle Paul is in prison, but how willingly he suffered these ““chains”” for Christ’’s sake! How faithful and how utterly loyal he was to his King!
(6) He must be diplomatic. Diplomacy is the art of negotiation. We have no wisdom of our own and we certainly do not have the wisdom needed to win souls and to represent the Lord before men; but we have a great promise that God will fulfil in us if we ask Him (James 1:5).
(7) He must know the language of the people among whom he lives. How important it is for the ambassador to be able to communicate in a foreign country. The language that we, as ambassadors, need to learn is the language of love. Look up Luke 10:33-35.
Generally speaking, an ambassador is a respected official acting as a representative of a nation. Sent to a foreign land, the ambassador’s role is to reflect the official position of the sovereign body that gave him authority. Writing to the Corinthians, Paul likens his own calling to that of an ambassador, and he urges all Christians to consider themselves ambassadors for Christ. The gospel of reconciliation was always at the heart of Paul’s preaching: “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel” (1 Corinthians 1:17).
How do you represent Jesus,Dear Christian? Hoped you've not become a slap to the heavenly kingdom and to Christian body due to your way of life...think on these things John15:6-7
See you in the concluding part ,God bless You...
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Study12A...Ambassador
CALLED BY NEW NAME
Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 5: 1-21
In Proverbs 13:17, Isaiah 18:2, 30:4; 33:7 and Jeremiah 49:14 we find the word ‘’envoy’’, meaning an ambassador . In the New Testament the Apostle Paul speaks of himself as Christ’’s ambassador (Ephesians 6:20), and of all Christians as the ambassadors of the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:20).
What is an ambassador? In 2 Corinthians 5:20 Paul says, ““We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors…”…” An ambassador is a REPRESENTATIVE –- one who represents another. He goes to a foreign country and represents the Throne and the Government of his own people. Now this is true of ambassadors for Christ – representatives of the King of heaven and of heaven itself in a foreign country –- this world. His position is one of great
RESPONSIBILITY, so think of this in its spiritual significance. Christ is our representative in heaven (Hebrews 9:24) and we are His personal representatives on the earth (2 Corinthians 5:20). However, none of us can truly represent the Lord in our own strength, but when He sends us out we go with all the RESOURCES of heaven behind us. He is our sufficiency, and we go in His Name. Compare 2 Corinthians 6:1. Let’’s notice the
Marks , the Message and the Motive of God’’s ambassadors.
1 . The MARKS of an Ambassador of God
(1) He must be a citizen of heaven. No alien can ever represent our Queen or her Government in a foreign Court. Now look at 2 Corinthians 5:17, because a true ambassador must be “”in Christ…”…”, “”a new creation…”…” and ““redeemed……with the precious blood of Christ…”…” (1 Peter 1:18-19).
(2) He must be above reproach. Our Queen would never send out a man of doubtful character; and the Lord requires that His ambassadors should live lives that are above suspicion. Notice again in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “…“…the old has gone, the new has come…”…”, and compare Philippians 2:15. He is the object of the closest scrutiny, and in every relationship he must be blameless.
(3) He must be selfless. He must be willing to put aside completely his own interests so that he might do the will of his king. Is the whole determined attitude of our lives, ‘‘Not I, but Christ’’? Do we ““die every day””? –- look up 1 Corinthians 15:31. Have we entered, by faith, into the experience of John 12:24 and Galatians 2:20?
(4) He must be in constant contact with the Throne. He will make use of every modern method of communication. In the same way, by prayer we can be in constant contact with the Throne of God –- how necessary for a true ambassador!
(5) He must be steadfast and loyal. Look up Ephesians 6:20. The Apostle Paul is in prison, but how willingly he suffered these ““chains”” for Christ’’s sake! How faithful and how utterly loyal he was to his King!
(6) He must be diplomatic. Diplomacy is the art of negotiation. We have no wisdom of our own and we certainly do not have the wisdom needed to win souls and to represent the Lord before men; but we have a great promise that God will fulfil in us if we ask Him (James 1:5).
(7) He must know the language of the people among whom he lives. How important it is for the ambassador to be able to communicate in a foreign country. The language that we, as ambassadors, need to learn is the language of love. Look up Luke 10:33-35.
Generally speaking, an ambassador is a respected official acting as a representative of a nation. Sent to a foreign land, the ambassador’s role is to reflect the official position of the sovereign body that gave him authority. Writing to the Corinthians, Paul likens his own calling to that of an ambassador, and he urges all Christians to consider themselves ambassadors for Christ. The gospel of reconciliation was always at the heart of Paul’s preaching: “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel” (1 Corinthians 1:17).
How do you represent Jesus,Dear Christian? Hoped you've not become a slap to the heavenly kingdom and to Christian body due to your way of life...think on these things John15:6-7
See you in the concluding part ,God bless You...
For more package,visit our blog:segoeevangelism1992.blogspot.com and also you can click on the link attached.
For support and testimony: segoeevangelism1992@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook via;
https://mobile.facebook.com/segoeevangelism/
Motto:Charity,Holiness and power...
God bless you.
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