Expert: Elder Greg Madden - 3/16/2008

Question
I want to know what you know about the fight for are souls and what it means for us humans, come the end, for no one seems to know about the fight for are souls and what it means for us. may be god has not wanted us to know everything just yet, for we are not ready. he told us in the bible, you have ears but you can not hear what i am saying. you have eyes but still you can not see what i show you, until now. god wants us all to know why he came. and he did come for a reason, tell me what you know about this and what the good lord has let you into. god bless.

Answer
William,

Thank you for your question. What I understand you to be asking is what is the churches responsibility to win the lost. Is this correct? I will answer with this question in mind. If I am wrong, feel free to write back.

To answer you question, I believe in evangelism of the whole of the lost. You see, I believe the coming of Jesus Christ is eminent. As His redeemed children, we should put forth our utmost efforts to spread the Gospel to every "kindred, tribe, and tongue". Because soul winning is the chief mission of the church, every hindrance and hair-splitting doctrine which would quench or dampen the flame of worldwide evangelism should be cut off and cast away.
Scripture References: II Tim. 4:1-2; Eph. 5:14-16; Prov. 11:30; Ezek. 3:17-18; John 4:35-37

I also believe in mission work in foreign countries. You see the great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ to the entire world is literal, imperative, and binding today. It is the supreme privilege and duty of the church to stress the cause of worldwide missions. The very life and strength of the home church depends on its whole-hearted sacrifice for, and support of a world missionary program.
Scripture References: Matt. 9:38; Mark 16:15 ; Rom. 10:13 -15; James 5:20; Ps. 2:8

Hope this helps.

Elder Greg Madden
http://www.forministry.com/USOKPENTEMMM1/