December 26 2021: The Love of Christ Constrains Us

The Love of Christ Constrains Us
Dr. Gary Denbow
2 Corinthians 5:11-16

1. Knowing the ___________ of the Lord.
• Terror can be translated to “reverential awe”.
• Job 28:28, Deut. 10:12, Proverbs 1:7, Psalm 19:9
2. We ______________ men.
• To bring about change of mind through reason or careful considerations.
• How can a Christian persuade others to follow Christ?
3. We are __________ ___________ to God.
• Each age has a sense of reason—that which seems rational.
• The Christian faith can be defended as rational in its logic, to an extent. There is room for the miraculous in Christian life.
• The believer shall never forget that their mission is to change the world, not conform to it.
4. For the _______ of Christ.
• Charles Wesley’s “Love Divine” for reference.
5. _____________ Us.
• The love of Christ is the compelling force.
• It holds us from self-indulgence.
• It compels us to be a witness in the present world.
6. He __________ for all.
• Christ’s death was for everyone. He was our divine substitute. His death was for our life.