Upholding Orthodoxy Is a Small Matter (comparatively)

I would sooner bring one sinner to Jesus Christ than unpack all the mysteries of the divine word, for salvation is the thing we are to live for. I would to God that I understood all mysteries, yet chief of all would I proclaim the mystery of soul-saving by faith in the blood of the Lamb. It is comparatively a small matter for a minister to have been a staunch upholder of orthodoxy all his days, and to have spent himself in keeping up the hedges of his church; soul winning is the main concern.

Charles Spurgeon
"Soul Winner"
Spurgeon's Sermons vol. 22

But without keeping up the hedges of the church, soul-winning won’t happen because the church will fall apart.

by: Michael Yong - 19 January '06 - 04:34

Thanks Jacob for posting such God-honoring quotes! It is a myth (deeply believed in, however) that being an ‘upholder of orthodoxy’ and ‘soul winning’ are at odds with one another – as if being passionate for soul winning somehow renders one shallow theologically. Jesus is our pattern – may we become more like Him! No one was deeper theologically! No one more passionately labored to be among the tax collectors and sinners (people like me) with the good news of Himself, the Savior of sinners! Spurgeon understood this. May we, too!

by: Scott Maxwell () - 19 January '06 - 10:14

I think we discussed this. Thank you for writing down your thoughts. They are encouraging. I believe Scott has a very important point, “as if being passionate for soul winning somehow renders one shallow theologically.” We see the study of Theology and the actual service to God (proclaming His Love-The Gospel) as if they were two complety seperate things. Which is in no way true! They work hand in hand. Does 2 John 4-11 apply to this?

by: timmy () - 19 January '06 - 13:25

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Title: Upholding Orthodoxy Is a Small Matter (comparatively)
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