Soul Winning
Soul Winning
A. The lost cannot believe in Him until they hear the Good News of salvation.
But how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?
Observe that…
a. the eunuch had to hear to believe (Acts 8:26-39).
b. Paul had to hear to believe (Acts 9:1-18).
c. the Philippian jailer had to hear to believe (Acts 16:1-40).
They cannot hear the Good News
without a soul winner or a witness.
But how shall they hear without a preacher [witness]?
Notice that…
1. many were saved because the disciples witnessed (Acts 2,3).
2. the eunuch was saved because Phillip witnessed.
3. Paul was saved because Stephen (Acts 7:54-60), and Ananias witnessed (Acts
9:1-18).
4. Cornelius and his household were saved because Peter witnessed (Acts 10).
5. the Philippian jailer and his household were saved because Paul and Silas
witnessed (Acts 16:25).
6. you were saved because somebody witnessed to you.
They cannot hear the Good News
without a soul winner or a witness.
But how shall they hear without a preacher [witness]?
Notice that…
1. many were saved because the disciples witnessed (Acts 2,3).
2. the eunuch was saved because Phillip witnessed.
3. Paul was saved because Stephen (Acts 7:54-60), and Ananias witnessed (Acts 9:1-
18).
4. Cornelius and his household were saved because Peter witnessed (Acts 10).
5. the Philippian jailer and his household were saved because Paul and Silas
witnessed (Acts 16:25).
6. you were saved because somebody witnessed to you.
QUALIFICATIONS OF A SOUL WINNER
A.A true soul winner has first experienced conversion. (Isaiah 52:11; 2Timothy
2:6-7)
B.He has a strong, unshakable conviction. (John 9:4; Luke 5:11; Acts 26:22-23;
1Corinthians 9:16)
C.He has received the commission [responsibility]. (Mark 16:15; John 15:16;
John 20:21)
D.He has compassion for perishing souls. (Matthew 9:36; Romans 10:1; Romans
9:1-3)
E. He is filled with the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 5:18)
F. He is separated unto the Gospel of God. (Romans 1:16)
G.He is established in faith. (1Peter 3:15)
PROCEDURES IN SOUL WINNING
A. Seek and pray for an opportunity. Deal with your own age.
B. Share the Word of God coupled with your personal testimony.
C. Lead the person to a decision.
A-B-C OF SALVATION
A – Admit that you are a sinner. (Romans 3:10, 23)
B – Believe that Jesus died for you. (John 3:16)
C – Confess Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. (Revelations 3:20; John 1:12)
A. Stress the importance of fellowship with other Christians.
B. Urge him/her to attend worship services.
THINGS TO REMEMBER IN SHARING
THE WORD OF GOD
A. Never argue. Remember that your goal is to win souls.
B. Maintain humility in character.
C. Practice patience as well as the other fruits of the Holy Spirit.
D. Always carry a Bible and a supply of Gospel literature.
E. Don’t be afraid of people. (Psalm 27:1-3)
F. Avoid selfishness. Don’t be self-centered. (Philippians 2:4)
G. Recognize the Power of the Holy Spirit in winning souls. He is the One who convicts
people and leads them to accept our Lord Jesus Christ.
H. After praying, give him Bible verses on the assurance of salvation.