KINDS OF CHRISTIANS THAT CAN HELP THE LOST
FIND THE ONLY SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST
(Romans
10:1) “Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is,
that they might be saved.”
Introduction:
God’s Word clearly testifies that He uses specific kinds of Christians
to help the unsaved come to know Him.
It is truly God’s desire for every believer to lead those who have no
relationship with Him to salvation.
Four Types
of Christians Who Can Lead Others to Christ
I. THE PRAYERFUL CHRISTIAN
(Romans
10:1) Rom 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for
Israel is, that they might be saved.
Prayer is the most effective way to help sinners recognize the Lord
Jesus.
The Early Church: The 120 members of the Jerusalem church united in
prayer before going out to preach the Gospel, resulting in many souls being
saved (Acts 2:36-41).
The Example of Paul: While in prison, Paul prayed; as a result, his
jailer and the jailer's entire family were saved and baptized.
II. THE FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN
(2 Timothy
2:1-2) 2Tim 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is
in Christ Jesus.
2Tim 2:2 And
the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit
thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
God entrusts the vital command of soul-winning to those who are
faithful.
Leading others to Christ is not a task for those who fail to demonstrate
their love for the Lord through obedience.
(John 14:15)
Jn 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
III. THE
SERVANT-HEARTED CHRISTIAN
(1
Corinthians 9:19-22) 1Cor 9:19 For though I be free from all [men], yet have I made
myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
1Cor 9:20
And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that
are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the
law;
1Cor 9:21 To
them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but
under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
1Cor 9:22 To
the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to
all [men], that I might by all means save some.
Having the heart of a servant toward others is a key to helping people
know Jesus.
Paul’s Testimony: Paul became a "slave" to all people,
adapting to their circumstances to reach them.
Whether among the Jews or the weak, he found common ground so that he
might win as many as possible for Christ.
IV. THE
ALWAYS-READY CHRISTIAN
(Romans
1:14-16) Rom 1:14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians;
both to the wise, and to the unwise.
Rom 1:15 So,
as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome
also.
Rom 1:16 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 Christian who is constantly prepared can effectively help the lost
find the Savior.
Readiness to Preach: Paul was always ready to proclaim the Gospel.
The Power of the Message: The Gospel of Christ is the power of God for
the salvation of everyone who believes.
Conclusion
God uses Christians who are prayerful, always ready, faithful, and
willing to serve others to lead souls to Him.
(1
Corinthians 15;58) "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast,
unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that
your labour is not in vain in the Lord."
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