2 Corinthians 5:15-21
15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
King – is the ruler of the kingdom and govern the territory.
Kingdom = Country = Domain = an area of territory owned or controlled by a ruler or government.
Ambassador:
Hebrew- offspring or offshoot, someone sent off to another country to represent his/her own.
Qualification to be an ambassador of Heaven:
1) Receive and accept the citizenship.
2 Corinthians 5:15
15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
2) Know the bi-laws of the kingdom.
2 Corinthians 5:16
16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
2 Corinthians 5:21
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
3) Walk and do the bi-laws.
2 Corinthians 5:18
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
You are now the MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL
2 Corinthians 5:19
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
You are now called the:
“Ambassador for Christ”
2 Corinthians 5:20
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
Mandate of an Ambassador:
1) Renew your mind – Mind
2) Listen to the King – Emotions
3) Obedience to the King – Will
Qualities of an Ambassador:
1) Diplomatic Mission
2) Possessing a positive attitude
3) Enjoy talking with strangers
4) Rejoice in tribulation
5) Be the duplicate of the King
Functions of an Ambassador:
1) Representation
2) Protect the interest of the kingdom
3) Promote friendly relations
1 Peter 2:9
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
You are now an Ambassador:
1) Chosen people
2) Royal priesthood
3) Holy nation
4) God possession
Decree and declare through praise and worship
1 John 3:1-2
1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
You are His, so represent
Him as He is.
You are the Ambassador for Christ.