“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MESSAGE”

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2

Motivated to --> present a message --> that invites a response

1. THE APOSTLE’S MOTIVATION.

a. The fear of the Lord. v. 11 (5:10)

b. The love of Christ. v. 14

c. The call to a ministry. v. 18, 20 (Ambassadors)

d. The message to speak. v. 19 (Reconciliation)

2. THE APOSTLE’S MESSAGE.

a. Christ’s death and resurrection. v. 14-15

b. Christ’s great exchange. v. 21

c. Reconciliation through Christ. v. 18-20

d. New creations in Christ. v. 17

3. THE APOSTLE’S INVITATION. 6:1-2

a. Receive God’s grace genuinely. v. 1

b. Now is the time for salvation. v. 2