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NASB | Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. |
Subject: Would you? |
Bible Note: What I will be doing is to monitor this site for cases where people are asking questions about the way of salvation and try to answer them. It is apparent that some people are led to this site with the hope that someone will show them how to be saved. We must try to help them. There are other times when people give the impression that they hope to be saved by works or by knowing as much of the Bible as possible. We must show them the straight and simple way to Christ. We know what the Gospel is. Though some may want to study it or debate it or exegete it, we have learned to simply quote it. We believe that the word is alive and has its own power (Hebrews 4:12). The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). The facts of the Gospel are that we are sinners, that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3,4). We believe that the proper response to the Gospel is repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 20:21). We must tell people these things and help them to do it. We need to avoid discussions such as our responsibility versus that of the Holy Spirit, etc., which are academic and distracting from the business of leading people to Christ. We have to look out for distractions, even the ones where they interrupt to tell you what a good job you are doing and next thing you know we are slapping each other on the back and forgetting that poor soul who asked the question. This is what I plan to do, so you can think again if you want to join me in this. If some of us look for that opportunity and keep that goal in mind, it can be done. And it's got to be done. The world is dying in sin while we study and discuss the minutiae of the word. No one is trying to take over this forum or to change its purpose. But we are seeking an opportunity to give the Gospel when it is so indicated. It is what I do when I visit a church. I do not expect to change the church, and I do not try, but I carry the Gospel in my heart and I my pocket, and I appreciate an opportunity to share it privately without interruption. Of course, if others want to listen that is fine, and if they want to help, it is super. But too often there are those who want to turn every conversation into an intellectual exercise. We have to look our for that and work around it. It is my prayer that the Lord will give us wisdom to make it happen. But all should understand the purpose. |