Go Therefore.

7 Proven Methods to be an Effective “Soul Winner”

Jesus told His disciples, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19). The implication is that if we are really following, we'll be fishing -soul-winning. Jesus' last words were, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19). The Christians in the New Testament went everywhere, preaching the Word (Acts 8:4).

How, then, can you and I be effective witnesses for Him?

1. Ask God to give you an evangelistic burden for others. Ask Him to help you see the world as He sees it, and to lay upon your heart a handful of people for whom you can earnestly pray. Then pray over those names every day. Keep a little prayer list, and pray for an opportunity of reaching these souls for Christ. An old song says, "Lord, lay some soul upon my heart and love that soul through me; / And may I humbly do my part to win that soul to Thee."

2. Live a consistent Christian life before these people. Jesus said, "You are the light of the world. . . . Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14-16). We must live obedient lives of integrity and authentic faith. We must love when others hate, and forgive when others harbor grudges. We must remain trusting when others panic, and be honest when all around us are cooking the books. Not that we're going to be perfect-only Christ was sinless. But we must have a growing, maturing Christian life that others recognize and respect.

3. Build bridges to others. When the Lord shows you those needing Christ, seek to build a relationship with them. Remember how Jesus went to the home of Zacchaeus where many sinners had gathered? While we must be careful not to place ourselves in an environment where we'll be pulled down, we must be equally careful to cultivate friendships with those needing Christ. Perhaps Christ has placed you in your particular school or workplace just to reach those whom no one else can reach.

4. Learn the Gospel. Memorize the following verses and practice saying them in a mirror or to another Christian until you're comfortable sharing them with someone needing Christ: Romans 3:23; 6:23; 5:8; 10:9, 10, 13; 1 John 5:1, 13.

5. Watch for openings to share a word for Christ. Peter said: "Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15).

6. If the right opportunity doesn't come naturally, create one. Sometimes we wait too long, looking for just the right time to invite someone to church or to share with them the message of the Gospel. There often comes a point when we must prayerfully introduce the subject and do our best to impress someone with their need for Christ.

7. Leave the results with God. We're responsible for sharing the Gospel, but only God can convert the soul. Having done your best, let Him do the rest. And if you ever feel you've botched the job, think of Edward Kimball. He was determined to win his Sunday school class to Christ, including a teenager named Dwight Moody who tended to fall asleep on Sundays. His heart pounding, Kimball entered the store where the young man worked. "I put my hand on his shoulder, and as I leaned over I placed my foot upon a shoebox. I asked him to come to Christ." It didn't seem to go well, and Kimball left thinking he had botched the job. Moody, however, left the store that day a new person and eventually became the most prominent evangelist in America during his generation

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There is so much glory to discuss concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ

But if you do not understand the basics... then you will fall into the snare of clever sounding doctrine

Basic # 1...

What happened to your sin once you got saved?

1) Sin died on the cross
2) Sin was crucified in the body of Christ
3) Sin was removed as far as the east is from the west

There are two dynamics to sin

Dynamic # 1. Sin-nature called the flesh or the Adamic nature

On the cross the sin-nature was crucified with Christ hence when He died we died with Him...

ie- our sin-nature died with Him so that now it's no longer I (my sin-nature) that live but Christ (God's divine-nature) that lives in me - Gal 2:20

Hence from this moment forward I am no longer a Sinner but am now the righteousness of God in Christ - 2 Cor 5:21

The believer has the Spirit of Christ abiding in his heart and therefore is no longer a sinner but a son of God - 1 John 3:9

The believer can still display sinful behaviour but the sin-nature has been completely removed from his heart and replaced with the Divine-nature of God

Dynamic # 2. Sinful behaviour which is the result of an unrenewed mind

From birth your family, environment and friends have programmed your thinking after the world, the flesh and the devil

But since you trusted in Christ... your faith was joined to the finished work of the cross whereby you shared in the judgement upon sin and the resurrection of Christ - Rom 6:4

Now you have been born of God - John 1:12, 13

Sons and Heirs

Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ Rom. 10:12; 13:14 have put on Christ.

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, (1 Cor. 12:13) there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all John 17:11; (1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 2:15, 16) one in Christ Jesus.

29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and Gen. 12:3; 18:18; Rom. 8:17 heirs according to the promise.

Is it possible for a son and heir to display sinful behaviour?

Yes, Yes, Yes...

The cross took care of your heart... so please dont sing songs of unbelief like "Change my heart O God!" whereby you make God out to be a liar

Change my heart is the cry of a sinner not a son...

God changed your heart in the new birth... You became a NEW CREATION - 2 Cor 5:17-21

But now you must change your mind... this is called repentence ie- change the way you think... changing your mind is a daily process

Sinful behaviour is changed by changing the way we think. Here's the actual verse...

Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but Eph. 4:23; (Titus 3:5) be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may (1 Thess. 4:3) prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

God himself promises that when you reprogram your mind, your behaviour will be transformed...

God cannot lie... His word is Yes! and Amen!