Soul Winning or Ministry - Is there a difference? - (part 2)

Two Aspects of the Great Commission Many don't realize that there is two aspects of the Great Commission that Jesus gave to his disciples. The well-known verse found in Matthew 28:19,20 is the major text used to reiterate Christ's command to us. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

This text clearly tells us that we are to "make disciples" by teaching them. Becoming a disciple means to become a follower of Christ - by denying self, taking up your cross daily, and following Jesus (Matt 16:24; Luke 9:23) But in that verse, is there anything about getting people saved? Is making a disciple the same thing as getting someone saved?

Mark 16:15,16 is the parallel verse for Matthew 28:19,20. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved.

But what is the person to believe? It is the gospel!!! But what is the gospel we are to preach and teach? It the "everlasting gospel" found in Revelation 14:6,7. The same gospel Jesus preached.

How do we get people to believe the gospel? By teaching them. Once they believe and are baptized, they are saved, and must continue as disciples of Christ - winning others by teaching them of salvation!!

Are you willing to become a soul winner?

See part three!!