Jonah Preaching To The Ninevites. "Be ye reconciled to God." 2 Cor. 5:20.
1. What message of entreaty has God sent to us through his appointed messengers?
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.” 2 Cor. 5:20.
2. Through whom is this reconciliation made?
“All things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.” Verse 18.
3. What was required in order to effect this reconciliation?
“For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.” Rom. 5:10.
4. What basis for reconciliation was made by Christ's death?
“Having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself.” Col. 1:20.