Almost persuaded me to be a Christian…

[TheGloryLand]

Acts.26

[22] Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
[23] That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
[24] And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
[25] But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
[26] For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
[27] King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
[28] Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
[29] And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
[30] And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
[31] And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
[32] Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.

 

 

Is it a sin, to persuade someone into something? Biblical or non biblical

Edited April 29, 2023 by TheGloryLand

[BrotherTony]

We can persuade, but, the Holy Spirit has to convince and convict when it comes to salvation. Being persuasive in getting people to live lives pleasing to the Lord is something every Christian should aspire to.

[Pastor Matt]

1 hour ago, TheGloryLand said:

Is it a sin, to persuade someone into something? Biblical or non biblical

For me it has to be using the Word of God to do the persuading. I'm not the Holy Spirit, I just need to let Him work through me.

I've seen too many times where church leaders that try to be the Holy Spirit end up causing more trouble than they can deal with. Rape and inappropriateness with kids/teens seem abundant in churches that have the mentality where they control people. As humans we are flawed, so it would never work to try and do the work of the Holy Spirit.

Remove our egos and ourself and use the Word of God. That's where the power is.

Heb 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 

[TheGloryLand]

I know this nice Christian senior woman, that is very demanding when sharing the gospel. You better believe or else, you’re wasting your time. You can die today? They are true these words, but they feel and sound aggressive to me. 

[SureWord]

Almost Persuaded by Philip Bliss
	Be now persuaded, oh, sinner, hear! Be now persuaded, Jesus is near;   His voice is pleading still,   Turn now with heart and will,   Peace will your spirit fill—     Oh, turn today!Almost persuaded” now to believe; “Almost persuaded” Christ to receive;   Seems now some soul to say,   “Go, Spirit, go Thy way,   Some more convenient day     on Thee I’ll call.” 2 “Almost persuaded,” come, come today; “Almost persuaded,” turn not away;   Jesus invites you here,   Angels are ling’ring near,   Prayers rise from hearts so dear;     O wand’rer, come! 3 Oh, be persuaded! Christ never fails— Oh, be persuaded! His blood avails—   Can save from every sin,   Cleanse you without, within—   Will you not let Him in?     Open the door! 4 “Almost persuaded,” harvest is past! “Almost persuaded,” doom comes at last;   “Almost” cannot avail;   “Almost” is but to fail!   Sad, sad that bitter wail—     “Almost—but lost!” 5 Be now persuaded, oh, sinner, hear! Be now persuaded, Jesus is near;   His voice is pleading still,   Turn now with heart and will,   Peace will your spirit fill—     Oh, turn today!

Edited May 1, 2023 by SureWord