Unforgettable Characters
by Dr. Lloyd T. Anderson day crumble like dust. Some of you are up in your 70's and 80's. You may not have long for this life. If you have not considered Jesus Christ seriously you ought to do so today. The same is true of those who may be younger, too. Will you meet Christ as sovereign Judge or as Saviour? Do not smile and laugh at people who are trying to give out the Gospel. Thank God for them! Peter needed equipment to fish for men. His preparation included the knowledge of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, His death, bur ial, and bodily resurrection. With out the truth of Christ's deity there would be no salvation from sin, nor would there be any Gospel to preach. Christ came into this world as God, assuming human form. He went to the cross for you and me. The Saviour very pointedly asked Peter, "But whom do you say that I am?" His answer was as the spokesman for the group (vs. 17) and revealed the insight which the Lord had given him. Many apostate ministers who do not believe in the inspiration of the Bible and the deity of Christ should read this pas sage. Anyone who would seek to win the lost of Christ needs faith in the infinite ability of the Sav iour to meet the needs of sinners. He can do what only God can do. Page 35
PETER As the Lord Jesus Christ exem plified every excellent quality of a soul winner, Peter was one of the first to be caught in the Gospel net. Peter left his fishing immediately and followed the Saviour. He like wise became "a fisher of men." In Matthew 16:13-18 we find Peter himself engaged in the process and program of winning people to Christ. It is interesting to see that the Lord chose busy, successful "anglers" to become fishers for the lost, teaching others to become new creatures through faith. Some weeks ago I went on my day off to the Hollywood Pickwick Bookstore. While I was walking to the business place from my parked car, I noticed young men giving out little slips of paper along the sidewalk. I took one and read it. It had to do with Jesus Christ, and how that in order to come to Him we must repent of our sins. I com mended one of the youths for his efforts. He appreciated the word of encouragement and told me how many people had been glad for the Scripture admonitions. It was wonderful to see these in our own day who were "fishing for men." Have you ever done that? Everything you and I have, mon ey, social prestige, clothes, cars, houses, and all the rest, will some-
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