The Effects of Christians Losing Their Soul

 

The Effects of Christians Losing Their Soul

 

Matthew 16:25 "For whoever wants to save their life (soul) will lose it, but whoever loses their life (soul) for me will find it."

Mark 8:35 "For whoever wants to save their life (soul) will lose it, but whoever loses their life (soul) for me and for the gospel will save it."

John 12:25 "Anyone who loves their life (soul) will lose it, while anyone who hates their life (soul) in this world will keep it for eternal life."

 

Aspect	The Effects of Christians Losing Their Soul
Meaning	Losing the soul refers to giving up current soul enjoyments for the sake of the Lord, the church, and the saints
Effects	1.      Promotes the building up of the church 2.      Those who are with you will be enlightened, nourished, and filled. 3. Brings about personal and collective transformation 4. Leads to revival 5. Gains the Lord's reward 6. The Lord will have the opportunity in our spirit to expand from our spirit into every channel of our soul, causing our soul to be transformed. Ultimately, our entire being will be conformed to His image
Explanation	1. Not just denying self or bearing the cross, but a thorough putting aside of self 2. A fundamental factor in being built together 3. Can avoid stumbling and reduce the need for forgiveness 4. Brings significant transformation as a reward
Application	1. Learning to lose soul enjoyments in church life 2. Sacrificing self for family members in family life 3. Putting aside self-interest for others in daily life
Examples	1. A husband conceding to his wife, losing soul enjoyment 2. Putting aside personal preferences for others' benefit in the church 3. During revival, some enjoy due to losing their soul, while others weep due to unwillingness to lose their soul
Related Scriptures	Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." 2 Corinthians 3:18 "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." Romans 8:29 "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters." Matthew 25:21 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'" 2 Timothy 2:12 "if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;" Revelation 3:21 "To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne."

 

This table summarizes the information provided and the biblical teachings about losing one's soul. It emphasizes the importance of losing one's soul for personal spiritual growth and collective edification, as well as the spiritual effects and rewards it brings.

 

*Please refer to the 2024 Summer On-Site Training - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1) Message Four: The Kingdom is the Conquering of Rebellion and the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus