He  Who  Wins  Souls  Is  Wise

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but he who wins souls is wise."
Proverbs 11:30 (NKJV)

As a church we are commissioned to go into all the world and share our faith.  When we are given citizenship papers for the Kingdom of God, we are also given a fishing pole for the sea of humanity, for Jesus said, "I will make you fishers of men"! 

 We should all be able to tell others about our faith with confidence and precision. This month I wanted to give you an easy way to steer a conversation towards spiritual matters, and offer a simple presentation of the gospel.

During the course of a conversation, you might say something like, "Are you interested in spiritual things?" Let them answer, and then ask them, "Have you ever thought of becoming a Christian?"  Allow them to answer again.  Then ask them, "Suppose someone asked you what it meant to be a Christian.  What would you say?"

Now they must respond according to what they actually understand concerning salvation.  After they answer, you can then clarify as needed by saying, "can I share with you what mean it means to be a Christian.  Okay? Here are four simple truths:"

I.  About our sins: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Romans 3:23.

II. About the results of sin and the wonderful gift of God: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord," Romans 6:23.

III.  About the cure for sin: "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name," John 1:12.

IV.  About how to receive Him:  "Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me," Revelation 3:20.

 
It is as simple as A, B, C.

A) Admit you sinned.

B) Believe in Jesus Christ.

C) Commit your life to Him! 

Then ask, "Would you like to invite Jesus Christ into your life?"  I pray as individuals and as a church we will answer Christ's call to "go into all the world." 

 With Souls in Mind,
Pastor Tony