Bible Verse About Saving Lost Souls

Today I want to talk to you about a very important topic – how we can help lost people.

We all know that every human life is precious to God. Jesus himself often spoke of how important it is to find those who have strayed. He told a story about a shepherd who left his entire flock to go look for one lost sheep. This story really shows how much God loves his lost children.

Now we too must walk the same path, we must reach out to those who have strayed from the faith – with kindness and understanding. Yes, it is not easy, but this is a big part of our religion. Remember, God wants all of his children to be saved.

The Bible teaches us how to do this. We must be patient, loving, and compassionate. It is not about judging or blaming anyone – but rather extending a hand of friendship, so that they can return to God. Let God’s love and mercy shine through our actions—as He has in our lives.

You see, the Bible is a constant theme throughout—how God wants to save people. There are so many stories of people who have made mistakes, but still received God’s mercy and forgiveness. They remind us that no one is beyond God’s reach.

When we try to win back lost people, we must do so with humility and gentleness. Remember, it is not in our own power—God works through us. Our responsibility is to patiently help and guide.

The New Testament places special emphasis on bringing back those who have strayed. This is the core message of Christianity—mercy and forgiveness. When we help someone return to the faith, we become part of the work of Jesus.

Now let’s look at some parts of the Bible that talk about saving lost people.

Biblical Parables on Rescuing the Wayward

“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety nine in the wilderness, go after that which is lost, until he find it?”

Luke 15:4

“How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety nine, goeth into the mountains, seeketh that which is gone astray?”

Matthew 18:12

“Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, sweep the house, seek diligently till she find it?”

Luke 15:8

“He said, A certain man had two sons”

Luke 15:11

Scripture’s Guidance for Reaching Out to the Lost

“Go ye therefore, teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, of the Holy Ghost”

Matthew 28:19

“He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, preach the gospel to every creature”

Mark 16:15

“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? how shall they hear without a preacher?”

Romans 10:14

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, in all Judaea, in Samaria, unto the uttermost part of the earth”

Acts 1:8

“The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient”

2 Timothy 2:24

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness fear”

1 Peter 3:15

“Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man”

Colossians 4:6

God’s Heart for Redemption in the Bible

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”

John 3:16

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance”

2 Peter 3:9

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men”

Titus 2:11

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful just to forgive us our sins, to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”

1 John 1:9

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”

Romans 5:8

“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace”

Ephesians 1:7

Verses Inspiring Believers to Seek the Strayed

“Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, one convert him”

James 5:19

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted”

Galatians 6:1

“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go tell him his fault between thee him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother”

Matthew 18:15

“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men”

1 Thessalonians 5:14

“Others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh”

Jude 1:23

Biblical Wisdom on Shepherding Wandering Souls

“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind”

1 Peter 5:2

“He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep”

John 21:16

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want”

Psalm 23:1

“For thus saith the Lord God ; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, seek them out”

Ezekiel 34:11

“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant”

Hebrews 13:20

“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, carry them in his bosom, shall gently lead those that are with young”

Isaiah 40:11

The New Testament’s Call to Reclaim the Fallen

“All things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation”

2 Corinthians 5:18

“Then came Peter to him, said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, I forgive him? till seven times?”

Matthew 18:21

“To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus”

1 Corinthians 5:5

“Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, shall hide a multitude of sins”

James 5:20

Scriptural Insights on Spiritual Restoration

“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; uphold me with thy free spirit”

Psalm 51:12

“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord , that he might be glorified”

Isaiah 61:3

“I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, the caterpiller, the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you”

Joel 2:25

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new”

2 Corinthians 5:17

“I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the Lord : they shall be my people, I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart”

Jeremiah 24:7

Divine Promises for Those Who Save the Lost

“They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever ever”

Daniel 12:3

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; he that winneth souls is wise”

Proverbs 11:30

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”

Matthew 5:16