The most common verse used to support door to door soul winning is Acts 20:20-21.
Acts 20:20-21 – “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The context of Acts 20:20-21 is NOT talking about door to door soul-winning!
Acts 20:17-20 – “And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:”
Paul is saying that he is teaching SAVED PEOPLE house to house. Paul is teaching them publicly, and then they meet in the house to house.
This is NOT about door to door soul winning, this is
about teaching Christians from house to house, and they are meeting in houses.
Another common portion of scripture used to support door to door soul winning is Matthew 10:11-15.
Matthew 10:11-15 – “And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. 12 And when ye come into an house, salute it. 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. 15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.”
They are staying in people’s houses, this is NOT about door to door soul winning.
They are going out and preaching the gospel PUBLICLY, and they are needing a place to stay while they are there.
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