How Are Men Converted?

Before anyone is converted, he must hear the gospel. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." No one will ever believe on Christ until he hears the gospel of Christ. Preaching the gospel must, therefore, be a paramount concern to the church. It is the pastor's job to pray and study, seeking a message from God and grace to deliver it. But it is not enough for the pastor to preach. You must see to it that men hear the message. Invite men to come and hear the gospel. Distribute our tapes and bulletins widely. And give generously to every effort of the church to promote the gospel. Let us see to it that everything we do as a church is designed to promote the preaching of the gospel. So that those around us might hear the message of Christ crucified.

But preaching and hearing is not enough. God alone can reveal Christ in the hearts of men, and give them faith. So let us pray for the revelation of his grace and power for the conversion of sinners.

Don Fortner