SOULWINNING—FISHING FOR MEN/WOMEN
-wise, Proverbs 11:30 -follow Christ/He does the making, Matthew 4: 19
Pastor Z. Jeter George from November 1857 to April 1858 of, what is now, Community-Bainbridge Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia, USA
“He seemed determined to wear himself out, if need be, that He might win souls for Christ.”
This is on a plaque in that Church in Richmond.
Friendly
“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18: 24
-help another -give -invite to special events -sit and talk -love with compassion -love unconditionally -stop always being/proving you’re right --just love
Initiate
-invite to event where gospel heard --share your faith --“If you were to die today do you know for certain that Heaven is your home?” if they say yes, then ask, “If you stood before the Gates of Heaven and God asked you why He should let you into His Heaven, what would you say?”
Share your faith (let them read or see as you read the scripture)
Romans 3:23 All have sinned
Romans 5: 8 God showed us His love
Romans 6:23 Our paycheck (wage) is death in Hell for eternity (no purgatory or 2nd chance)
Romans 10: 9, 10, 13 Confess/Believe Jesus is the only way and in His death/burial/resurrection
John 14: 6 Christ is the only door; John 3:16; Ephesians 2: 8,9
Hebrews 9: 22—shedding of blood
Galatians 3: 13—Christ had to die on the cross
John 10: 28, 29 –no one can pluck them out of Christ’s hand
John 1: 29, 36—the eternal lamb of God
Hebrew 5: 6, 10; 6:20 forever after the order of Melchisedec (no beginning, no end)
Home
Always close the transaction—they must pray a sinner’s pray; you lead them
Confess you are a sinner
Believe that Christ was Who He said He was: His death, burial and resurrection!
AcceptHim as your personal/only Saviour
Prodigal Son
Am I my father’s son? Yes. He doesn’t want me to rob banks but . . . I’m still his son.
Married—there had to be a day and time to personally receive her as my wife with vows
4 chapters a day in the KJV
Attend a good, Bible-believing church
Pray for them every day for one week (get their name, address, pho number) --Follow up