Romans 15:14
. Four Distinct Marks of Believers to Encourage Us To Soul Care in our Church
1. Believers are endorsed by the Apostle
. Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:14
2. Believers are full of goodness
. Galatians 5:22 – Fruit of the Spirit
3. Believers are full of knowledge
. Romans 15:4 – Scripture
4. Believers are capable to care for souls
. Intentional discipleship
. Admonish – To impart understanding or to teach
. Not to punish, but to appeal to moral conscience
. . Colossians 1:28 – to see every man complete in Christ
Common objections:
1. Isn’t soul care/counseling done by professionals only?
2. Counseling is only a side ministry of the church
3. Reactionary to something bad that has happened
4. I’m embarrassed by my sin/circumstances and I don’t want everyone to know
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