Almost Persuaded

Introduction:How sad it is when sharing the Gospel that some people reject it outright. My encounter with a motorcycle gang in Thirsk. Drawing board with the story: Almost persuadedRead TextExplore textResponse from FestusPaul asserting the reality of the resurrection of Jesus as being sane and credibleBasing this on the law and prophets and addressing Agrippa as to his decision.  It is a clear conundrum: If he says no, then he denies his own people and his cultureIf he says yes, then why does he not accept Jesus as the Messiah?His response is sarcastic by avoiding the issuePaul asserts his primary function in life to lead people to Christ.Does not respond to sarcasm, but takes a very serious view of the consequencesDoes demonstrate his innocence of charges successDoes not get released, future is determinedSimilarly to JESUS HE IS DECLARED INNOCENT 3 times but is still in custodyApplication            Where are you standing in response to Jesus? Are you almost persuaded?            If you believe? Have you confessed and repented?            Are you bringing forth deeds consistent with that repentance?