Art of Manfishing & Words to Winners of SoulsSovereign Grace Publishers,, 2. jaan 2006 - 80 pages The Art of Manfishing by Thomas Boston A faithful soul-winners' guide to Calvinistic evangelism recommended by John MacAuthur. ''Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men'' (Matt. 4:19). The first thing is to follow the chief Fisher of men, Christ. He gives the promise that if they follow Him, they will indeed become fishers of men. But how does Christ make men fishers of men? (1) By His call; (2) By giving them success. For His word comes to them ''in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance'' (1 Thess. 1:5). It is not by might, nor by craft, but by the power of the Spirit that fishers of men succeed. You need not despair of fishing amongst the worst of men, for none can resist the Spirit when He engages Himself. Words to Winners of Souls, by Horatius Bonar, is addressed primarily to ministers of the Gospel. It is wondrously effective in its message to those called to preach the precious words of the Scriptures. However, the usefulness of the book is not confined to ministers, but has a message for all witnesses of Christ. The same spirit, sincerity, and fervency is needful for all witnesses, whatever their calling in life. There can be but one goal to winners of souls, to lead the lost sinners around them to that ''resting place where doubt and weariness, the stings of a pricking conscience, and the longings of an unsatisfied soul'' may be satisfied, in Christ Jesus. In Him alone will all these be changed into holy joy, peace, and everlasting happiness |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 9
Page 7
... sweet promise of Christ , Matt . 4:19 , Follow me , and I will make you fishers of men , directed to those that would follow him ? Then study these words , and let this be your prayer : " O let Thy light and Thy truth shine forth , that ...
... sweet promise of Christ , Matt . 4:19 , Follow me , and I will make you fishers of men , directed to those that would follow him ? Then study these words , and let this be your prayer : " O let Thy light and Thy truth shine forth , that ...
Page 8
... sweet tidbit ; and it is to them sweet in the mouth , though bitter in the belly . They play with it , as the fish with the bait ; but , alas , when they take the 8.
... sweet tidbit ; and it is to them sweet in the mouth , though bitter in the belly . They play with it , as the fish with the bait ; but , alas , when they take the 8.
Page 11
... sweet meeting with Christ , whom he persecuted , when he was going post - haste on the devil's errand ; but the man was caught unexpectedly . ( 3 ) As fish sometimes come near and touch the net , and yet draw back ; so many souls are ...
... sweet meeting with Christ , whom he persecuted , when he was going post - haste on the devil's errand ; but the man was caught unexpectedly . ( 3 ) As fish sometimes come near and touch the net , and yet draw back ; so many souls are ...
Page 12
... sweet promises made to those who will come to Christ ; these are the meshes in which the soul is caught . This then is gospel preaching , to spread out the net of the gospel , so that there are so many meshes of various invitations and ...
... sweet promises made to those who will come to Christ ; these are the meshes in which the soul is caught . This then is gospel preaching , to spread out the net of the gospel , so that there are so many meshes of various invitations and ...
Page 14
... sweet cordials to a fainting soul , as life from the dead to one trodden under foot by the apprehensions of wrath , or the prevailing of corruption . His threatenings are most just , and his soul heartily approves them . If any man love ...
... sweet cordials to a fainting soul , as life from the dead to one trodden under foot by the apprehensions of wrath , or the prevailing of corruption . His threatenings are most just , and his soul heartily approves them . If any man love ...
Common terms and phrases
Achans apostle applause Art of Man-Fishing ashamed awakened Baxter better blessed careless carnal carry the gospel catch catchers Christian church communion concerned confession conscience Consider conversation devil doctrine duties earnest endeavor eternal eyes faith Father's glory fear fish fisher of men follow Christ foolishness give glory God's grace grieved hate hear heart heaven holy Holy Spirit honor Imitation of Christ iniquity Jesus Christ journey's end labor light living living sacrifice look Lord Lord's Lord's Supper man's Matt matter ministers ministry Naboth neglect ourselves Pharisees pray prayer preachers preaching precious Prov Psalm pulpit Rowland Hill sacraments salvation saved seek sermons servant sinners sins slothful solemn souls speak Spirit success sweet tell things thou toil truth unbelief unconcerned unfaithful unprofitable unto walk watchmen weary weep Whitefield wicked wisdom words worldly wrath zeal
Popular passages
Page 31 - And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory ; and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Page 13 - And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation, to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Page 24 - Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Page 23 - For what shall it profit a man, if he should gain the whole world, and lose his own soul ? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul ?
Page 6 - Tis not for man to trifle ! Life is brief And sin is here ; Our age is but the falling of a leaf — A dropping tear ; We have no time to sport away the hours, All must be earnest in a world like ours.
Page 16 - The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips : he walked with Me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
Page 10 - My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you...
Page 18 - VISITOR'S BOOK of TEXTS; or, the Word brought nigh to the Sick and Sorrowful. By the Rev. ANDREW A. BONAR, Glasgow. Fcap. 8vo. 3s. 6d. cloth. "Mr. Bonar, like the Master, has the tongue of the learned to speak a word in season to him that is weary.