I thought it was the pastors job to convert ppl. When did it become allowed for individuals other than pastors to convert ppl?
2006-07-16 14:38:40 · 24 answers · asked by atheist 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's no one's job to do. It's annoying when anyone tries out this wreckless sport.
2006-07-16 14:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by Rewsna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the job of the Pastor. The Bible talks about the Great Commission.. This is to go to the world and Preach the Gospel to all creatures, For those who believe, they will be saved and have everlasting life. The Pastor watches for the Congregation and feeds us the Word. You do not have to convert, only believe and the Holy Spirit will do the rest. God Bless!!-
2006-07-16 21:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly,TX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excuse me, convert who to what?
It is not the job of the pastor, either are from the church members. The only one that can convert of person to see the truth is the Holy Spirit, and the only one that can convert a person to sin is Satan. No men can make you be converted into nothing.
Pastors and church member are just messengers, as well, the unbelievers are messengers from Satan. So I really don't know where you got this from. Because the word of God says clear "“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, say the Lord” (Zechariah 4:6).
Do you allow Christ’s peace to reign in you? Do you resist his gift of peace? Is there peace in your relationships? Are you winning the battle to keep peace in your own heart? Unless you have that peace, you will not be able to build peace around you, either can have anyone convert you to believe.
Have a Bless night.
2006-07-16 21:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Evy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acts1:8- 9-10 : 2 Corinthians 5:20 The Lord mandated all believers to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Believers are the agents of the witnessing,but the power for witnessing comes through God the Holy Spirit John 16:7-11.
2006-07-16 22:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have to correct you. It's every Christians job to preach the message of Christ & Salvation. We all do it in different ways. (I'm referring to how a person "Witnesses".) Some do it literally (ie. Preach), and some do it through just the normal way they live their life (i.e. setting the example ~ allowing their actions to speak.)
Secondly, it is the work of the Holy Spirit to "convert" ppl....not a 'pastor'.
The role a Pastor plays is: to shepherd the flock...lead them...give them sound instruction...
A mere man/woman cannot convert anyone.
I realize I'm sounding "exact" and sorry if it sound condescending, but there are people here who will read your remarks and take them literally...so I figured I'd edify the obvious.
God Bless.
2006-07-16 21:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by redglory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already got some awesome answers but I just thought I'd summarize my thoughts (and many others' thoughts for you)...
1. The pastor's job is not to convert people, it is to take care of people. They do that by teaching, preaching, helping, etc.
2. The Christian's job is not to convert people. It is our job to live a life pleasing to God and teach other people about His great love for them.
3. God will work on the "conversion" part of it (though i don't like that word - it sounds so rough). I'd like to say God will lead them into understanding. Then each individual CHOOSES to believe or not.
4. So it is nobody's "job" to convert people. It IS our job to teach, live, and show others about God and His will for their life. Then they have the the "job" to believe or deny.
Thanks for the great question! be blessed!
2006-07-20 13:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Cool Dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christ commands us to preach Him in all nations. Mark 16:15 "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." The pastors are there to guid the people, not just to win souls.
2006-07-16 21:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-16 21:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pastor's job is not to convert people but to teach, preach and reach. God will convict you and do the conversion.
2006-07-16 21:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by joefizx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pastor's job is, among many other things, preach the Gospel, care for the spiritual needs of his congregation, visit the sick, comfort the bereaved, perform weddings, funeral services, and baptisms, help to create, maintain, and improve ties to the community and other congregations, and about a million other things, depending on how his particular church is organized...it is for all Christians to spread the Good News of Christ...Christ commanded "go into the world and preach the Gospel to all creatures"...it's not 'allowed', it's commanded by Christ...no one can be coerced or forced to believe, but it is not optional for Christians to just remain silent about their beliefs...
2006-07-16 21:48:49 · answer #10 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is part of the Teachings of Jesus:
(Mar 16:14) At last he appeared to the eleven while they were reclining, and he upbraided them for their little faith and the dullness of their hearts, because they had not believed those who saw him risen.
(Mar 16:15) And he said to them, Go into all the world and preach my gospel to the whole creation.
In Protestant Christianity, evangelism by the laity has always been allowed. The laity, however, have used passed it up to the church staff, to the detriment of all.
2006-07-16 22:58:03 · answer #11 · answered by jblake80856 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋