HOW TO GROW IN THE LORD STUDY GUIDE

LESSON 6

Soul-Winning

Why and How to Win Others To Christ

(Mat 10:32 KJV) Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. (33) But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

The most exciting thing is to win someone to Christ. Nothing brings any more joy than telling others what Christ has done in your life. We have unsaved friends and family members  who are not saved. What a joy it is to live a changed life before your loved ones and to witness to them. Telling them how they too can know the joy-filled life that only Jesus Christ can give. You can start winning people to the Lord by inviting your friends and family to attend church with you, where they will hear the Gospel.

(Acts 1:8 KJV) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

The very last command Christ gave to Christians before He went into heaven was to witness about Him. In every single Gospel, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, we are told that we have a responsibility to win others to Christ. In Acts 1:8, Christ promised that we would have power of the Holy Spirit living with us to perform this important task of witnessing.

There are many reasons for winning others to Christ and one reason that stands out above all the rest is the reality of an eternal Hell. Yes, there is a Heaven for the people of God and a burning Hell for those who reject Christ. Certainly it is every Christian's desire to see their friends and relatives in Heaven for all eternity.

(Rom 1:16 KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Begin now to learn the brief "Gospel Outline" provided below and you will surprise even yourself as you begin to share with others the truth about eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Memory Verse:  (Rom 1:16 KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

A SIMPLE OUTLINE YOU CAN USE TO WIN PEOPLE TO CHRIST:

I.  WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE
(Eph 2:8 KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (9) Not of works, lest any man should boast.

It is absolutely impossible for man to save himself. Therefore, he must depend on God's grace .... it is the undeserving favor of God.

II.    WE ARE SINNERS

(Rom 3:23 KJV) "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
Every man has sinned and cannot save himself. God will not live in the presence of sin, therefore we must come to God through Christ.

III.    SIN MUST BE PUNISHED AND SINCE ADAM AND EVE FORCED ALL OF MANKIND INTO BECOMING SINNERS, WE MUST BE PUNISHED FOR OUR SIN.

(Rom 6:23a  KJV) "For the wages of sin is death; "

The wages (or payment) for our sin is eternal death in Hell which is known as the second death.

(Rev 20:14 KJV) And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. (15) And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

IV.    WE HAVE A MERCIFUL GOD.

(Rom 5:8 KJV) "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Christ died on the cross for our sins 2,000 years ago because He loved us so much he wanted to pay our sin debt. He was the only pure one who could pay for our sin debt. He who knew no sin became us
( sinners ) before the eyes of a Holy God.

(Rom 6:23 KJV) "....  but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Now for all who will trust Christ, God offers the "FREE GIFT" of eternal life.

V.    WE MUST RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST AS OUR PERSONAL SAVIOR.

(John 1:12 KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

It is not enough to say we believe Jesus Christ is real. We must receive Him as our only Lord and Savior for only He can save us from our sin. Our attitude about wanting Christ in our lives is more important than some memorized prayer. You must WANT Jesus Christ in your life!

(Rom 10:13 KJV) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Will you receive Jesus Christ right now by turning from your own sinful way and trusting Him as Savior and Lord? Pray now, and ask him to save you from your sin.

(NOTE: This brief outline has been used by thousands of people to win thousands of people to Jesus Christ. We pray that this outline will help to teach you to win other to Christ too.
(Prov 11:30 KJV) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.(Psa 126:5 KJV) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Please take the time to answer these ten questions to help you review what you have learned.

1.    Why should we be soul winners according to:

    a.    (Matthew 10:32,33)
(Mat 10:32 KJV) Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.(33) But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

    b.   (Mark 16:15)
(Mark 16:15 KJV) And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

2.    Who gives us the power to be Christ's witness? 
(Acts 1:8 and Luke 11:13)   

(Acts 1:8 KJV) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
(Luke 11:13 KJV) If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

3.    How do we glorify God? (John 15:8)

(John 15:8 KJV) Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

4.    What has God chosen us to do? (John 15:16)

(John 15:16 KJV) Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

5.    How can we make Heaven rejoice? (Luke 15:17)

(Luke 15:17 KJV) And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

6.    God likens soul wining unto what? (Matthew 4:19)

(Mat 4:19 KJV) And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

7.    What does I Peter 3:15 say we are to be always ready to do?

(1 Pet 3:15 KJV) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

8.    Is it the job of every Christian to be a soul winner? 

(Mark 16:15 KJV) And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

9.    Basically we should tell an unbeliever five things to win them to Christ. What are they?
(These are the five main points of the Gospel Outline.)
a.    (Ephesians 2:8-9) 
b.    (Romans 3:23)
c.    (Romans 5:8)
d.    (Romans 10:9-10)
e.    (Romans 10:13, John 1:12)

10.    What was the main reason for which Christ came to earth? 
(Luke 19:10)

If you will be loyal to these teachings you will surely grow in your daily walk with Christ.

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