A Sure Pathway To Living An Overcoming Christian Life.
The Expected Christian Life and Description
BIBLE TEXT: Mk 8:22-25, Gen 19:22, Gen 12:1-2
INTRODUCTION
We are still looking at fruits here in the context of souls won through our soul-winning activities.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF FOLLOW-UP.
⦁ Paul, when he was converted. Acts 9:10-18
⦁ New Christians at Antioch. Acts 13:38-44
⦁ New Christians at Lystra, Iconium and Antioch. Acts 14:21-23
⦁ Timothy. Acts 16:1-5
THE RIGHT MOTIVES FOR PRESERVING YOUR FRUITS
⦁ The value of each soul. Matt. 16:26
⦁ The need for love. Every parent love to see their children grow healthy in all ramifications. 1 Cor. 16:14, Jn. 15:12, Mk. 12:31
⦁ The need for nourishment. Jn 21:15-17, 1 Pet. 2:2
⦁ The need for protection. 1 Pet. 5:8, 2 Cor. 11:14,15, 1 Thess. 3:5
⦁ The need for Maturity of the converts – till they become righteous workers in the ministry. Phil 2:15,16, Eph. 4:12-14, 1 Thess. 2:12
⦁ Uniting them with the main body of Christ. Eph. 4:12
⦁ Healthy growth of the Church. Lk. 14:23, Eph. 4:12
⦁ Eventually reaching others through them. Eph. 4:12, 2 Tim. 2:22
HOW TO MAKE YOUR FRUITS ABIDE
Take responsibility for their growth. 1 Cor. 4:15,16
Personal contact. Mk. 3:14, Phi. 1:23,24, Pro. 18:24
Modelling the way for them. 1 Cor. 11:1, 1 Thess. 2:6,7, Phi.4:9
Share things from your personal life as well as the scriptures. 1 Thess. 2:6,7, Ps. 119: 98, Matt.6:7
Personal prayer and intercession for them consistently. 1 Thess. 5:18, Phi. 1:7&8
CONCLUSION:
There is a need for self-examination and repentance for souls we have allowed to slip back.
