Hand-book for soul-winners

Preface

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The object of this hand-book is to aid the child of God in winning* souls. It is hoped that by its help one may not only be able to "give a reason for the hope that is within him," but to make it easy for those occupied very much with other matters to have at their command, in every-day Christian work, helpful passages from God's word.

Among most Christians there is a great lack of the knowledge of the Scriptures. Because of this they languish. — 1 Cor. 3: 1-3; and they are not prepared to testify and labor effectually. — Heb. 5: 12-14. Reading God's word, accompanied by prayer and work, promotes Christian growth and produces Christian graces.— Gal. 5: 22, 23.

God's word contains all that is needful to be done. It is the first book and the best book. It reveals the only living and true God, and shows the way to him. It is the book of truth that detects all lies and confronts all errors, and it is the book of life that shows the way from everlasting death to everlasting felicity. The Bible and not commentators must be our guide. Our guide is "the Interpreter. "—Job 33: 23; "the •/ cjrje •*^m£j[igg£*4 •tho*usan5-'» who] 'will lead us into all • tru^h # .-Woh\>3LS:«13, arki&2ee*p us from all error. The Bible should be to us the one book in all the world, *** \Y^o^^y^r3r|w , |)ir6 T *j§*'iruth^|^n^ whose every verse is ■•• wisdom? '•*.Iri>sliidyiBg it w3 should be sure to take it for what it really is, the revelation of the thoughts of God given us in the words of God.

The greatest adjunct to successful Gospel work is the clear exposition of God's word. This is true, both in instructing God's children and in guiding inquirers. If we honor God's word he will honor us as workers for him. The " Sword of the Spirit" is an instrument of marvelous power. It is the chief weapon for aggressive Christian warfare. The words and arguments of the Bible are better than all the words and arguments of man's wisdom. Our words* however earnest, have not the power to convict the sinner or convert the mourner. God's word alone can meet the excuses of the impenitent and the cavils of scepticism, and lead the awakened sianer to the "One mighty to save."

Jesus himself said, "The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." — John 6: 63. The successful soul-winners are those who present salvation to men through the channels of God's word. We must bring the Gospel into living contact with men's souls. In this way only may we hope to make the sons and daughters of men "wise unto salvation."

As we sow the seed of Gospel truth in human hearts let us remember that God promises to add his blessing, "For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so shall my Word be that goeth forth out of my mouth; it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." — Isa 55: 10, 11.

With the hope that "Hand-Book for Soul- Winners" may prove helpful in the service of my Redeemer, it is sent forth on its mission. May God add his blessing. Yours in His service,

John C. P. Kyger.

Waco, Texas, March 1, 1902.

HAND-BOOK FOR SOUL- WINNERS.

Table Of Contents

Preface 4

Table of Contents 6

Introduction 13