Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7700 Leadership and the people of God » 7712 convincing Persuading one's hearers of the truth of one's case. Scripture gives examples of people who have been convinced of the truth of God's word and of the gospel. Examples of prophets convincing their hearers Elijah at Mount Carmel Jonah at Nineveh Hardness of heart can prevent individuals from being convinced of the truth The ministry of the prophets Jeremiah 6:10 See also 1 Kings 22:15-28 pp 2 Chronicles 18:14-27; Jeremiah 35:15; Ezekiel 2:4-5; Amos 7:10-13 The ministry of Jesus Christ John 12:37-40 See also Isaiah 53:1; Isaiah 6:10; Matthew 13:13-15 pp Mark 4:10-12 pp Luke 8:10; Isaiah 6:9-10; John 7:25-43 Examples of individuals convinced of the truth of the gospel The Ethiopian eunuch Paul Romans 8:38-39 See also 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; 2 Timothy 1:12 Paul sought to convince others of the truth of the gospel Acts 18:4 See also Acts 17:2-4; Acts 19:8; Acts 26:28-29; Acts 28:23-24; 2 Corinthians 5:11 See also
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