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.

1 Kings 18:20-39

Examples of prophets convincing their hearers

Elijah at Mount Carmel

Jonah 3:1-9

Jonah at Nineveh

Jeremiah 6:10

Hardness of heart can prevent individuals from being convinced of the truth

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The ministry of the prophets

1 Kings 22:15-28
Jeremiah 35:15
Ezekiel 2:4-5

pp 2Ch 18:14-27

Amos 7:10-13
John 12:37-40

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The ministry of Jesus Christ

Isaiah 53:1; 6:10
Matthew 13:13-15
Isaiah 6:9-10

pp Mk 4:10-12

John 7:25-43

pp Lk 8:10

Acts 8:26-38

Examples of individuals convinced of the truth of the gospel

The Ethiopian eunuch

Romans 8:38-39

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Paul

2 Corinthians 5:14-15
2 Timothy 1:12
Acts 18:4

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Paul sought to convince others of the truth of the gospel

Acts 17:2-4; 19:8; 26:28-29; 28:23-24
2 Corinthians 5:11

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