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All Men To Be
Saved
Introduction:
Christ purchased
the church with his blood and he wants it to carry out his will on
earth, 1 Timothy 2: 4. God has given us this responsibility and we
must take it seriously.
This was originally
commissioned to his apostles and then to the whole church, Matthew
28: 18-20. The primary emphasis is on the command to ”make
disciples”. This disciple making begins by being baptized. Then
disciples are be taught to “observe all things that I have commanded
you.” Jesus wants his disciples to go and seek out others for
discipleship. These new disciples are to come from “all nations".
See mark 16: 15. What will help us to fulfill our responsibility?
1.
Realizing the importance of a lost soul
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The value of a soul, (Mark 8:
36-37). Nothing is more important than the soul that God has given
man. We know what will happen at death, (Ecclesiastes 12: 7). And
we know we will all stand before the judgment seat, (Hebrews 9: 27).
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It is sad to see what many in
the world have traded for their souls, (Matthew 6: 19). Money,
jobs, education, prestige, entertainment... We as the church should
do all we can to help people understand this world is passing away,
2 Peter 3: 10-12. One day will be the last day.
2.
Realizing the importance of your own
soul
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note the words of God to the
wealthy farmer in Luke 12: 20. We must always be ready for the
return of Christ, 1 Thessalonians 5: 2. Also we must constantly be
on guard against Satan who wants to destroy our soul, (ephesian 6:
11 and 1 Peter 5: 8).
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One of our best resources to
withstand the devil is to abide in God's word. Christ used scripture
to combat Satan in the wilderness, (Matthew 4: 4). This is a
powerful method to resist Satan, (James 4: 7).
3.
Realizing the importance of love
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the world should see the love of
God manifested in his church, (1 Corinthians 13: 3). If we don't
have love in carrying out his mission for the church, we have
failed.
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The apostle Paul understood the
need to tell others the good news, (2 Corinthians 5: 9-11; 14-20).
A day of judgment was coming for every individual. Paul loved to the
souls of men so much he vigorously taught the gospel wherever he
could.
4.
Conclusion
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if we really desire all men to
be saved, here are four things that can help
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invite people into our homes,
(Acts 5: 42)
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extend Christian hospitality,
(Hebrews 13: 2). Take someone a meal, send them a comma mow their
grass.
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Be a good listener, (colossians
4: 6). Ask about them and their family. Especially listen for
things that may help during a Bible study.
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Focus on Christ and the cross.
Not on millennial theories, miracles,... (1 Corinthians 1: 18)
Prepared by Bobby Stafford
The church of Christ at Granby, MO
Located at
516 East Pine St.
P.O. Box 664
Granby, Mo. 64844
(417) 472-7109
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