Ambassadors for Christ - America

Requirements to Be a Soul Winner
By Evangelist R.A. Torrey
condensed

 

Certain requirements must be fulfilled for real success in leading lost souls to Christ. Fortunately, these are few and simple and anyone can meet them.

First: You must be a born-again believer.
If you desire to bring others to Christ, you must turn away from all sin, worldliness and selfishness, allowing Jesus to be Lord over your thoughts, purposes, and actions.*

Second: Truly love others and long for their salvation. If you have no love for other souls, your efforts will be mechanical and powerless (Romans 9:2).

Third: Have a working knowledge of the Bible, The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17).

Fourth: Pray frequently, Pray about whom you should speak to and what you should say. Pray that you will speak powerfully.

Fifth: Be baptized in the Holy Spirit. After Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commission, He told them:
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8**

 

Note:

*It is importent to mention here that the first part is divided into two things. One being born again, and the second part, a whole hearted desire to live a separated life by His grace and power. If you have a heart for soul winning, pray, and read your Bible, the rest will take care of itself.

 

** By this is meant the "the power of the Holy Spirit" enabling us to preach with boldness the Word of God. The term "baptized in the Holy Spirit" has been twisted by some to try and show some spiritual state that is evidenced by an emotional outburst not supported by Scripture. The power of the Holy Spirit is always given by God for service, and witnessing.