The Christians
Obligations to the Alien Sinner
Introduction:
We continue with our series on different obligations of Christians. We
are all familiar with obligations. This lesson is not intended only for
Christians but those outside of Christ as well. It is important to
understand that a Christian is someone who has been translated into the kingdom
of Jesus Christ. Christians have made the commitment to put off the old
man of sin and live a life that is pleasing to Christ. The alien sinner
does not have the same relationship with God as Christians do. We as
Christians must fulfill our obligations to help lead the alien sinner to Jesus
Christ.
I. Why is the Christian Obligated
to teach the Alien Sinner?
A. Rom. 6:11, 13 - The Christian is a living part
of the body of Jesus Christ.
1. All living physical life on
earth reproduces after its kind.
2. Only natural that this
should be true in the spiritual realm!
3. Jhn. 15:1-6 - spiritual
reproduction made mandatory by Jesus Christ.
B. Should be motivated out of our love for the souls
of men.
1. Should not only be
concerned w/our soul, but strive to show others the Way!
2. How is your love? Mt.
7:12 demands that we tell others.
3. How much do you love?
How much to you teach?
C. Rom. 1:15-16 - Paul eager to preach gospel to
Romans.
1. 1 Pet. 1:18; Jhn. 8:24 -
Alien sinner needs to understand the very basics of faith.
2. Mt. 28:19-20; Mk. 16:15-16
- this is an obligation of ALL who are Christians.
II. Christians are under
obligation to teach the simple gospel of the New Testament.
A. Mt. 28:18 - All authority given to Jesus by
God.
1. Js. 1:25; 2 Pet. 1:3 -
governed by authority of the Scriptures.
2. Only way to get to heaven
is to go through God's plan.
B. Gal. 1:11-12 - Can't go against God's plan
1. Man changes/goes against
God's plan. i.e., baptism, security of the believer.
2. Gal. 1:8-9; 2 Jhn. 9 - Only
the Lord's doctrine produces the Lord's people!
C. Lk. 8:11 - the seed we plant must come from the
word of God
1. Teach/preach through
patience, humbleness, diligence, determination
2. 1 Cor. 1:21; Rom. 10:13-17
- obligated to get the word out!
D. The Alien sinner MUST:
1. Hear, Believe,
Repent: Jhn. 6:44-45; Heb. 11:6; Acts 17:30
2. Confess & be
Baptized: Mt. 10:32-33; Acts 22:16; Rom. 6:3-5
III. Christians Obligated to live
by what they teach!
A. Influence is the Christian's most valuable
possession!
B. Gal. 6:9-10; Mt. 5:44, 47 - our lives MUST be
filled with good works!
1. This was the way of Jesus
Christ!
2. Are we following in His
example by showing concern for the souls of others?
We (Christians) are the only link between God & the Sinner.
Are you fulfilling your obligations to the Alien Sinner?