2 Corinthians 4:1-4 1.  Spiritual dominion where Satan rules. ◦ 2 Corinthians 4:4 “in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving,

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2 Corinthians 4:1-4 1

 Spiritual dominion where Satan rules. ◦ 2 Corinthians 4:4 “in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn (upon them).” ◦ Ephesians 2:2 “wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience”. ◦ cf. Romans 6:12ff The world of Satan is a matter of service rather than location. 2

The world has subjected itself to the rule of Satan.  Between Christ and Satan there can be no peace or compromise. Matthew 12:30; John 8:44  There is no middle ground. James 4:4; John 15:

 “ My” ◦ Individual. Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; cf. 2 Timothy 2:2  “Responsibility” – Matthew 25:15,19; Luke 12:47 ◦ “Liable to be called on to answer.” (Webster) 4

Those Who Have Never Heard The Gospel ◦ Apostles to go preach. Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16 ◦ Scattered disciples preached. Acts 8:4; 11:19-20  Note: Romans 10:13-17; Ezekiel 3:18 5

Those who have heard the gospel but have not obeyed. ◦ Exhorted obedience. Acts 2:40-41 ◦ Example of Paul. Acts 7:58; 22:16  Paul resided in Jerusalem when the gospel was first being preached. Acts 26:4-5 ◦ Timothy to exhort with longsuffering. 2 Timothy 4:2; cf. 2 Peter 3:9 ◦ Husbands influenced by wives over a period of time. 1 Peter 3:1 6

Those who have obeyed and have become unfaithful. ◦ Returned to the world. 2 Peter 2:20; Hebrews 6  Demas. 2 Timothy 4:10; cf. Colossians 4:14 Philemon 24  Simon. Acts 8:23  Convert. James 5:19-20  Restore. Galatians 6:1  Care. 1 Corinthians 12:25 7

 Dead in sin. Ephesians 2:1ff  Without hope. Ephesians 2:12 ◦ All men are sinners. Romans 3:9, 23 ◦ Sin separates from God. Isaiah 59:1-2 ◦ If die in sin – lost. Romans 6:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 ◦ Reason Jesus came to earth. Luke 19:10 8

 Power unto salvation. Romans 1:  How we are saved. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4  Peter’s sermons to the Jews – salvation from sin. Acts 2,3,4.  Peter’s sermon to the Gentiles. Acts 10:

 Paul’s sermon in Antioch of Pisidia. Acts 13:16-41  Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill. Acts 17:

 The ignorant. Acts 2:23; 3:17  Saul of Tarsus. Acts 8:3; 9:1-2; 26:6; 1 Timothy 1:12ff; Philippians 3:3ff  Corinthians. Acts 18:8; 1 Corinthians 6:9ff  Ephesians. Acts 19:

 Blinds the minds of the unbelieving.  Hides the light of the gospel.  Causes people to perish. 12

1.Those who have never heard the truth. “Go preach …” 2. Those who have heard it and not obeyed. “Exhort them …” 3.Those who have obeyed and then erred from the truth. “Restore …” 13

Let us recognize the value of a man’s soul and what it means to be LOST! Then let us go forth "bearing precious seed" knowing that we shall "doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him" (Psalms 126:6). 14