Landmark Baptist

Bro Mike I can say with good pleasure that I agree with your brief example here.

There is only one place in God's Word, of which I know, that alludes to "soul winning" and that is found in Proverbs 11:30. I am not sure that this scripture is even referring to the way "soul winning" is normally used. To me is most interesting how that one single reference has seemingly become one of the most oft used terminologies in so called Christian churches. 1 Corinthians 9 is probably used often to secure an argument, however, that scripture is more often than not used wrongly.

So, why is "soul winning" called a "landmark?"

No, I am not a Calvinist.

You pose a most interesting question. It is one not easily answered in one respect, and quite easily answered in another. It all hinges on one's understadning of the term "soul-winning" which may be understood from a word-meaning (etymological) viewpoint or as a long received mental concept that may not be in harmony with word definition. Let me attempt an explanation which will not at all be universally accepted. The term "soul" references the conscious life, and is not synonymous with the word "spirit". In modern, accepted meaning, soul-winning is understood the be the event of the new birth which occurs instantaneously at repentance and faith in Christ Jesus and is sealed in perfect holiness for all time and eternity. However, this understanding or assignment of meaning does not harmonize with word definition. Although this identifies one as saved, it is a spiritual salvation and not a soul salvation. Soul salvation has to do with one becoming an obedient disciple of Jesus and involves baptism, church membership in a scriptural New Testament church and pursuing an understanding of the "faith once delivered to the saints," then living in accordance with the teachings of that faith. In other words, it is a life long pursuit. If one is won to that truth, he will be identified as a Landmark Baptist, not necessarily by that name, but in accordance with that understanding of the scriptures.
I am not a Calvinist either, except on some points and I am not an armennian, except on some points. I am a Landmark, Missionary Baptist and glad of it. If I were not that, what would I be: ashamed!