True Conversions-Summary

True Conversions, Part Six, Summary
We discussed a variety of issues in this series of nuggets. Here is a recap:Leading someone to Jesus is different than them receiving Jesus Christ.

More than Sharing Jesus
Sharing Jesus in itself does not bring salvation to someone. A person repeating a prayer that is not from the heart will not bring salvation. Asking Jesus to be your Savior, but not wanting Him to be your Lord will not lead to eternal life. A person led to Christ through coercion is not going to willfully submit their life to Christ and be a committed believer.

False Gospel
Presenting a false gospel to get people to receive salvation is certainly not of God. At times individuals give false promises to people so that they will receive Jesus into their life. Or individuals give a false understanding of heaven. We should not try to make the gospel easy to swallow by giving false promises. The main reason a person should come to Jesus is because they understand they are a sinner and they need a Savior.

Numbers versus True Conversions
It is more important that individuals have a true conversion than seeing many people come to Jesus under false pretensions. Instead of being concerned about how many are led to Jesus, we should be desirous of seeing people truly converted.

Success in Ministry
Success in the Kingdom of God is not measured by numbers. It is measured by faithfulness and obedience. Our success is based upon how faithful we have been to witness to those who the Holy Spirit has brought to our attention. A ministry dedicated to drug addicts is not going to see much success in the natural realm. A ministry to millionaires is not going to see much success in the natural realm. However, if these ministries do all that God has called them to do, they are successful. Ultimately, they will see success in the natural realm also.

Discipleship
In reality we are called to do more than lead people to Jesus. According to the Great Commission, we led people to Jesus and make disciples. Until the person we have led to Christ is leading others to Christ, we have not fulfilled the Great Commission.

Mercy
God is merciful. It is His desire to see all saved. He will bring salvation to people even if we do it all wrong. Which means He is also merciful to us. So go out and lead someone to Jesus. Risk it and experience the joy of seeing someone born again. And experience the joy of being a grandparent by helping that person lead someone else to Jesus.

True Conversions, Part One, Introduction
True Conversions, Part Two, Receiving Christ
True Conversions, Part Three, False Gospel
True Conversions. Part Four
True Conversions, Part Five, Success

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