SOUL WINNING WISDOM 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-24 TEXT
SOUL WINNING WISDOM CAPTIVATION – We must capture hearts –2 COR. 10:3-5 – War for souls of men –1 TIM. 1:15 – Christ purpose
SOUL WINNING WISDOM EXPECTATIONS – Must be realistic –LUKE 8:5-15 – What we are to expect? Some seed falls by the wayside Some will not endure temptation Some seed will be choked Some will fall into good and honest hearts
SOUL WINNING WISDOM TABULATION – We must keep tabs on our brethren –HEB. 13:17 – Elders watch for souls –1 PET. 5:1-4 – Elders shepherd, tend, and feed the flock –GAL. 6:1 – Brethren also share responsibility
SOUL WINNING WISDOM CONSTRUCTION – Christ is the builder of his church –MATT. 16:18 – He depends on us to build it up –1 COR. 3:9-15 – Every Christian is a builder
SOUL WINNING WISDOM IMPOSITION – Preach the word at all times –2–2–2–2 TIM. 4:1-5 – Even when people do not want to hear it
EQUILIZATION – No respecter of persons with God –GAL. 3:26-29 – Christ and his church are great equalizers –JN. 8:31-32 – Truth sets all free from sin if we abide in it
SOUL WINNING WISDOM CONCLUSION – –Am I a soul winner for Jesus? –Am I merciful? –Do I care enough to teach the gospel to others?