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What is represented by the 'bait' in the analogy of fishing for souls?
What is represented by the 'bait' in the analogy of fishing for souls?
- The Word of God (correct)
- The strength of the church
- The disciples' efforts
- The wisdom of the fisherman
The disciples initially caught many fish when they fished without following the Lord's directions.
The disciples initially caught many fish when they fished without following the Lord's directions.
False (B)
What did Jesus mean by calling His disciples 'fishers of men'?
What did Jesus mean by calling His disciples 'fishers of men'?
He meant that they were to catch souls for the Kingdom of God.
In the analogy presented, the sea represents the _______.
In the analogy presented, the sea represents the _______.
Match the components of the fishing analogy to their representations:
Match the components of the fishing analogy to their representations:
What is the primary responsibility of believers according to the New Testament?
What is the primary responsibility of believers according to the New Testament?
A witness refers only to a person's behavior and actions without sharing their experiences.
A witness refers only to a person's behavior and actions without sharing their experiences.
According to Romans 3:23, what is the condition of all people?
According to Romans 3:23, what is the condition of all people?
People must __________ in order to have faith in Christ.
People must __________ in order to have faith in Christ.
Match the following sources with their statements about the condition of mankind:
Match the following sources with their statements about the condition of mankind:
Flashcards
What is witnessing?
What is witnessing?
The act of sharing your personal experience and beliefs in Jesus Christ with others.
Why does the Bible compare winning souls to fishing?
Why does the Bible compare winning souls to fishing?
It's like casting a net to catch fish in the ocean. Christians are encouraged to share the Gospel with others, hoping they'll accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Why is hearing the Word of God crucial for faith?
Why is hearing the Word of God crucial for faith?
It's an essential step for people to have faith in Christ. Similar to how someone needs to hear about a beautiful sunset to appreciate it, people need to hear the Gospel message to understand it.
What is the condition of mankind?
What is the condition of mankind?
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How can people be saved?
How can people be saved?
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What does it mean to be a "fisher of men"?
What does it mean to be a "fisher of men"?
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What do fish represent in the New Testament?
What do fish represent in the New Testament?
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Who is the fisher, the bait, and the target in the analogy of fishing for souls?
Who is the fisher, the bait, and the target in the analogy of fishing for souls?
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Why is it crucial to rely on God's help in witnessing?
Why is it crucial to rely on God's help in witnessing?
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What is the book's intention and how does it aim to help Christians?
What is the book's intention and how does it aim to help Christians?
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Study Notes
Book Title and Purpose
- Title: FISH FOR WITNESSING CHRISTIANS
- Purpose: Guide for Christian witnessing, based on biblical principles
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: The Necessity of Witnessing (page 5)
- Chapter 2: Making Contact and Stirring Interest (page 15)
- Chapter 3: Communication and Conviction (page 23)
- Chapter 4: Making the Decision: Sin and Its Penalty (page 31)
- Chapter 5: Making the Decision: Christ Died for our Sin (page 41)
- Chapter 6: Making the Decision: Trusting Christ as Savior (page 47)
- Chapter 7: Follow-Up (page 59)
- Chapter 8: Handling Excuses (page 67)
- Examination Questions (page 75)
- Glossary (page 82)
- A Guideline for Witnessing (page 88)
Introduction
- Quotes Matthew 4:19: "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."
- Significance of Christ choosing fishermen as disciples: To portray their role as fishers for lost souls.
- Parallels between Old and New Testaments: Sheep (Old Testament) equate to people, Fish (New Testament) to the lost.
- The Word of God as bait: God works through the Word of God to save the lost (fish).
- Importance of God's blessing for harvest: Great harvest comes only through God's blessing.
- The book's purpose: Present biblical principles for witnessing.
Chapter 1: The Necessity of Witnessing
- Jesus' command to be fishers of men (Matthew 4:19)
- What "fishers of men" means.
- The occupation of the disciples.
- The concept of witnessing: sharing personal experience in Christ
- Importance of witnessing versus just showing good behavior.
Chapter 1 (continued)
- Witnessing is telling others about something experienced, like a car accident.
- Christians' experience with Christ parallels the witness example.
- The need to go beyond just behavior to actually communicate the Christian experience.
Chapter 2-4 (Summary)
- Additional chapters in the book cover details on making contact with people, encouraging interest, communication, and helping those who make decisions about Christ.
Chapter 5-8 (Summary)
- Subsequent chapters discuss making decisions based on Christ, following up after decisions, handling excuses, and examination questions.
Other Sections (Summary)
- Additional sections include verses to memorize, questions on the reality of hell (Luke 16, Matthew 3), and descriptions of the pain and loneliness of hell.
Additional Information
- Key verses to memorize: Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8, and Romans 10:17.
- Emphasis on the necessity of witnessing and understanding the importance of reaching the lost.
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