Seeking The Lost

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Seeking The Lost
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Seeking The Lost
Some things involved in the conversion of a
sinner.
1. Sermons

• If it is possible, let the preacher know ahead
  of time if someone you know will be here

• But if a person felt uncomfortable by the
  lesson, or even offended, dont apologize for the
  truth. Gal. 416, Rom. 116

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Some things involved in the conversion of a
sinner.
2. Tracts or other literature we have

• Many often say they arent even going to read
  them, but when we visit them we find them
  reading denominational material!

• If you give out some tracts or other material,
  sooner or later someone will read it. Isa. 289-10

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Some things involved in the conversion of a
sinner.
3. Personal teaching

• If you study with someone personally, many times
  you see that you only disagree with them perhaps
  on a few points.

• It would take a long time before those specific
  points are touched during the sermon.

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In order to teach others we must have knowledge
of the bible
Remember, you can only teach that which you know.
2 Tim. 215, 2
Private studies at home are good, but there is
nothing like studying with a group of Gods
people.

• Thus the need to attend to all services if
  possible. 1 Pet. 21-3, Ps. 11-3

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Seeking The Lost
In order to teach others we must have knowledge
of the bible
Remember, you can only teach that which you know.
2 Tim. 215, 2
Private studies at home are good, but there is
nothing like studying with a group of Gods
people.

• Worship and learn of Gods word is something to
  look forward to. Ps. 1221

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Seeking The Lost
In order to teach others we must have knowledge
of the bible
Remember, you can only teach that which you know.
2 Tim. 215, 2
Private studies at home are good, but there is
nothing like studying with a group of Gods
people.

• This will always promote growth in Gods word.
  Heb. 61, 2 Pet. 318

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In order to teach others we must have knowledge
of the bible
The bible is the sword of the spirit
(Eph. 617)

• No soldier would go out to battle without
  knowing his weapon.

• Carrying our bibles around with you is good, but
  we need to know how to use it. 1 Pet. 315

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In order to teach others we must have knowledge
of the bible
Practice what you preach. Ps 5110-15

• There is nothing that will turn away faster
  someone from the truth, than a hypocrite that
  does not live out what he teaches others to do.
  Rom. 21, 21-24, Titus 116

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What should be our attitude as a teacher of Gods
word?
We must be willing to sacrifice. 2 Cor. 83-5

• It takes time to prepare and teach

• Abilities, not only to use, but also to develop

• Energy

• It takes a lot of our personal comfort

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What should be our attitude as a teacher of Gods
word?
We must therefore have great love for the truth
alone. John 832

• This truth comes through Gods word. John 1717

• But never compromise the truth.

• We can teach in several ways, but the harsh way
  of doing it never gets to far. Matt 1016

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What should be our attitude as a teacher of Gods
word?
We must also have sincerity of heart.
Eph 624

• We must have a sense of individual
  responsibility. Eph 415-16

• With this in mind, then other passages become
  personal. Eze. 317-19

• We have that which many people dont, the
  knowledge to be delivered from hell

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What should be our attitude as a teacher of Gods
word?
We must also have sincerity of heart.
Eph 624

• Always have love for lost souls.

• Remember that someone had enough love for us to
  share the gospel message to us. 1Thes 27-8,
  James 519-20

• God loved us greatly even though we were His
  enemies. I Jn 419, Rom 59-10

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How do you approach people?
Recognize your opportunities.
Acts 31-9, 826-31
Another good opportunity is when someone who is
in error tries to teach you. Acts
1824-26

• Granted that not many are so willing to accept
  the truth as Apollos was, yet dont be so quick
  to through away the opportunity.