Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7712 convincing

7712 convincing

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

1 Kings 18:20-39

Jonah at Nineveh

Jonah 3:1-9

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

Acts 8:26-38

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