Saving Others—Different methods/
Approaches (Jude 22-25)
Introduction: We are all interested in saving souls, I trust. If we
are not, then the common salvation does not mean anything as
it should to us, and we’ll be missing at the finals. In addition, we
need to give some though to –trusting that there are different
kinds of people, personalities, and need - different method as
is the case in our text. Of course, we must ever remember that
the means of salvation is in the gospel (Rom. 1:16-17). Jesus is
the savior and there is no other way (Jn. 14:1-6). However, it is
easy to come across to some as being mean and ugly and to
others that they may THINK we are too gentle, not as serious as
we should be. Yet, what we wish to look at in this lesson is our
text and it’s implications along with many other passages that
relate to the matter.
Winning Souls –A Good Thing!
1, We are told that soul winning is a good thing: “ Pr 11:30 ¶ The fruit of the
righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. {winneth:
Heb. taketh}
First we all need to have compassion for the souls of people, regardless
of where they have been and where they are presently, IF we will do
all that we can because we love them, as God loved us (Jn. 3:16)
Fear is one factor that each should be concerned with, the terrible
condition of the eternal destruction that is waiting for the unsaved.
(Cf. Matt. 25:31-46) just two options to each person, and unless one
is active “by faith” the destiny is determined! All whose names are not
written in the book of life is destine to the eternal fire burning lake
(Rev. 20:15; 21:8)
Hating the defilement of the flesh – when people fail to resist the works
of the flesh,( as described Gal. 5:16-21) they suffer, as well as others
around them in the family, associates, community, society in general.
There is Salvation ONLY “In
Christ” (Eph. 1:3; 2 Tim:10)
• There is One Way, any effort to “water
down” the gospel is destructive to the
teacher and the receiver! (Jn. 14:6)
• Each has to enter the “strait gate” and
follow the “narrow” way. (Matt. 7:13-14) to
have Life eternal!
• Faithfulness after entering is essential, too
(Rev. 2:10) –one can leave (2 Tim. 4:10)
Disappointment awaits many!
•
There are, evidently going to be many disappointed at
the judgment, even though they have been very
religious, active, in the use of their time, talent, and
resources (Matt. 7:21-27). Yet, the KEY is clearly stated:
Hear His Word and DO! That’s within the range of
everyone –to listen and obey or ignore, neglect, or
outright reject.
• Yet there are many voices telling people that you are
safe without complying with the teachings. In fact many
will tell you if you have to obey the teachings then you
would be earning salvation and some tell you that it is
impossible to hear, understand and comply! How sad!
• We try to deal with people who have thus been taught!
Having been there, I understand the difficulty to change!
Let us Look, Find, show love and
present the Gospel Terms!
• Let us find as many people as we can to tell the
story to, and if they reject it, don’t necessary
write them of, because conditions may change.
Look for an opportunity to move back in, and be
grateful for another, second or????? chance or
opportunity! Look for and be willing to try again!
• Let us see the compassion, and at times let us
see the FEAR –thinking of the heat, everlasting
pain, darkness and suffering agony of the lost!
For the lost let us always keep people in our
prayers, understand as did Paul (Rom. 10:1-4)
Conclusion:
•
Let each of us see the need for our
salvation, and then be determined to do
what we can to show our love for the
souls of others, and be willing to use
whatever method to get the gospel
message (Facts, Commands, and
Promises) before others and plead with
them to take advantage of the offer of the
common salvation, while the time is
available!
 Friend, your soul is your most valuable
possession…….
= What priority does the salvation of
yours have?
= Are you busy in the salvation of your
soul?
 If you have been negligent concerning your
soul, today you can take the first step
toward its salvation.
 The first step in “saving your soul” is to
obey God’s Plan of Salvation.
 By obeying God’s Plan of Salvation (1) all
your sins will be forgiven, (2) Christ will
add you to His church & (3) you will
become a Christian and be ready to begin
your journey to heavenly salvation.
 Christ wants you to save your soul so
much that………
REV 2:10
MK 16:16
BE FAITHFUL
BE
ROM 10:17
HEAR
BAPTIZE
GOD’S PLAN
OF
SALVATION
JN 3:16
BELIEVE
ROM 10:9-10
CONFESS
ACTS 2:38
REPENT
Steps Of Salvation
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