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Changing the World One Soul at a Time Matthew 28:18-20. Introductory Thoughts. Jesus often spoke about reaching out to people People in need of Physical help - Benevolence People in need of Spiritual help - Evangelism & Edification We need to evangelize the world “One Soul at a Time”
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Introductory Thoughts Jesus often spoke about reaching out to people People in need of Physical help - Benevolence People in need of Spiritual help - Evangelism & Edification We need to evangelize the world “One Soul at a Time” Each recording of the Great Commission reveals a distinct perspective of reaching out to others
Luke 24:46-47 The Gospel will change the Past Life of someone By providing forgiveness of sin Acts 8 – The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 22 – The Persecutor turned Proclaimer Paul Hebrews 9:23-28 – Hebrews 10:1-10
Matthew 28:18-20 The Gospel will change the Present Life of someone By adding the comfort that only God can provide 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 2 Corinthians 13:11 Philippians 2:1-2
Mark 16:15-16 The Gospel will change the Future Life of someone By providing eternal life Matthew 25:31-46 Romans 6:23 1 John 5:11-13
Bringing it all Together The book of Acts The culmination of the promise to change the past, present and future Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:36-39 Acts 3
Concluding Thoughts The gospel has power to change others Lead Me to Some Soul Today The world can be changed one soul at a time More importantly the gospel has power to change you Will you allow it to change your life?