David Platt

David Platt | Every Day a Missions Trip

9 May 2013 By mikecorley Leave a Comment

“Paul said it like this: “No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.”

Don’t most of us do the opposite? We busy ourselves with “civilian pursuits” and occasionally jump into the battle when we feel compelled. Kingdom service is something we visit on a mission trip, day of service, or prayer meeting. Being entangled in the civilian lifestyle has become the accepted norm. It is even applauded so long as we can point to some occasional Kingdom activity. But doesn’t Scripture tell us to live differently? And wouldn’t your life be more “abundant” if you could figure out a way to be on the battlefield every day?

You may be looking at your life and assuming you have no options. Isn’t a person with bills, family, and responsibilities destined to be “entangled in civilian pursuits”?

Absolutely not. You and I were made for more.”

Read the entire article….

Filed Under: David Platt, Josh Hunt, Missions, The Expositor

David Platt | How to Lead Someone to Christ Without the ‘Sinner’s Prayer’

20 August 2012 By mikecorley Leave a Comment

ChristianPost.com

“share the gospel clearly … and call people to count the cost of following Christ.”
“Tell them following Jesus will cost them their life…and tell them Jesus is worth it!”
“ask the person if he or she has any questions and then ask if the person would like to repent and believe.”
“…once that person repents and believes in Christ, the one who shared the Gospel should continue to lead that new believer.”

“Remember, our goal is not to count decisions; our goal is to make disciples,” he emphasized.

In the end, Platt remains cautious of the “sinner’s prayer” as it can be recited without a full understanding of the Gospel and of the life they’re committing themselves to.

He highlighted, “Assurance of salvation is not found in a prayer we prayed or a decision we made however many years ago as much as it is found in trusting in the sacrifice of Christ for us, experiencing the Spirit of Christ in us, obeying the commands of Christ to us, and expressing the love of Christ to others.

“Ultimately, however, I don’t want people to look to me or even to a ‘prayer they prayed’ for assurance of salvation. I want them to look to Christ for this. Assurance of salvation is always based on His work, not ours

Filed Under: David Platt, Evangelism, Salvation, Sinners Prayer, The Expositor

Platt: How to Lead Someone to Christ Without the ‘Sinner’s Prayer’

3 July 2012 By mikecorley Leave a Comment

ChristianPost.com-

If we don’t lead people in the “sinner’s prayer” in evangelism, then how can we lead them to Christ?

Pastor David Platt is answering that question after having expressed reservation over the widely employed “sinner’s prayer.” Earlier this year, he called the specific prayer “superstitious,” sparking debate among Christians.

“Remember, our goal is not to count decisions; our goal is to make disciples,” he emphasized.

In the end, Platt remains cautious of the “sinner’s prayer” as it can be recited without a full understanding of the Gospel and of the life they’re committing themselves to.

He highlighted, “Assurance of salvation is not found in a prayer we prayed or a decision we made however many years ago as much as it is found in trusting in the sacrifice of Christ for us, experiencing the Spirit of Christ in us, obeying the commands of Christ to us, and expressing the love of Christ to others.

“Ultimately, however, I don’t want people to look to me or even to a ‘prayer they prayed’ for assurance of salvation. I want them to look to Christ for this. Assurance of salvation is always based on His work, not ours.”