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Key Idea: Being an ambassador for Christ is the outworking of our salvation in Christ.   I. The Gospel changes how we view ourselves   “Union with Christ means we are in Christ, Christ is in us, we are like Christ, and we are with Christ” (Wayne Grudem)   II. The Gospel changes how we view others   By living out our “new creation” identity, we are able to truly see people for who they are. A. It free us from living out our fear of suffering and persecution B. It frees us from living with the worry of looking foolish or ignorant C. It frees us from living as if unbelievers are the enemy, as opposed to people who need Jesus D. It frees us from living captive to the opinions of others

Key idea: To live as ambassadors for Christ, we must experience fear and embrace love I. We must experience a fear of the Lord We must fear the Lord for others We must fear the Lord for ourselves II. We must embrace Christ’s love God’s love saves and sanctifies us God’s love secures and satisfies us

Theme of 2 Corinthians: The paradox of Christian life and ministry is that to be faithful in affliction, you must find strength in weakness. Key Idea: Being an ambassador for Christ means seeing and living life, in light of eternity. 1. Being an Ambassador for Christ is about seeing life in light of eternity (verses 6-8) Faith is seeing the physical realities of life in light of the spiritual realities that really govern life. a. Faith guards against letting physical appearances govern our lives b. Faith allows us to see the spiritual realities that actually govern our lives 2. Being an Ambassador for Christ is about living life in light of eternity (verses 9-10) a. What we do in life, matters in eternity b. Earthly treasures do not last (and can even distract) c. What matters is a life that “pleases the Lord” d. Heavenly treasure, is worth our very lives Application: Shepherd your kids in light of eternity.