Do you REALLY KNOW why?

[SoulGrind]

I just wanted to shed some light on WHY Christians make every attempt to spread their beliefs.

It's because Christian's believe so firmly in the fact that there is an afterlife that consists of both Heaven and Hell and that there is an almighty God who loves us and does not wish us to go to Hell.

Obviously, Heaven is "paradise" and obviously Hell is a place of eternal torment.

The primary reason we tell others about our beliefs is so all will have a chance to be in Heaven.

It's akin to a stopping guard who tells children when it's safe to cross the street and when it's not.

It's because when someone dies, and if we know they are not a believer, deep inside, we grieve for that person's immortal soul.

It's because we love each and every person and we don't want to see anyone experience eternal torment.

It's simple really.

We (Christians) may not be perfect, but we do care about YOU.

You can argue over science vs. religion, whether you believe in God or not, whether you believe if Heaven or Hell exists or not.

You can debate Biblical doctrine until your blue in the face.

When it comes down to the nitty gritty - what matters is that first God, and secondly his followers; Christians, love you and your eternal soul.

Jesus Christ (whether you believe He was "just some guy" or the actual Son of God) loved man kind so passionately that He gave up His very life so that all persons might have eternal life in Heaven.

That's an amazing sacrifice from somebody who lived 2000 some odd years ago and was put to death in His 30's just because He loved everyone with every ounce of His mind, His flesh, and His spirit.

Whether you believe that Christ is "God" or not should not matter - He did what He did with your eternal soul in mind. This deserves respect, even if you believe His efforts were "misplaced."

And even if you believe that those who follow Christ (Christians) are "mis-guided", they still deserve some respect, because they too care about your eternal soul.

You don't have to believe. You can think it's all a bunch of myth and legend from antiquity if you so choose.

Please, just keep in mind - God and Christian's only have your well being in mind.

Grace to you all.

Edited October 20, 2006 by SoulGrind

[SoulGrind]

No offense, but this must be the 20th time I've heard that speech.

No offense taken.

I hope that after 20 times, you have some understanding where Christians are coming from them.

Peace to you!

Edited October 21, 2006 by SoulGrind

[Ovedya]

No offense, but this must be the 20th time I've heard that speech.

So.....That was just to let us all know you're counting?

[khalou]

I just wanted to shed some light on WHY Christians make every attempt to spread their beliefs.

It's because Christian's believe so firmly in the fact that there is an afterlife that consists of both Heaven and Hell and that there is an almighty God who loves us and does not wish us to go to Hell.

Obviously, Heaven is "paradise" and obviously Hell is a place of eternal torment.

The primary reason we tell others about our beliefs is so all will have a chance to be in Heaven.

It's akin to a stopping guard who tells children when it's safe to cross the street and when it's not.

It's because when someone dies, and if we know they are not a believer, deep inside, we grieve for that person's immortal soul.

It's because we love each and every person and we don't want to see anyone experience eternal torment.

It's simple really.

We (Christians) may not be perfect, but we do care about YOU.

You can argue over science vs. religion, whether you believe in God or not, whether you believe if Heaven or Hell exists or not.

You can debate Biblical doctrine until your blue in the face.

When it comes down to the nitty gritty - what matters is that first God, and secondly his followers; Christians, love you and your eternal soul.

Jesus Christ (whether you believe He was "just some guy" or the actual Son of God) loved man kind so passionately that He gave up His very life so that all persons might have eternal life in Heaven.

That's an amazing sacrifice from somebody who lived 2000 some odd years ago and was put to death in His 30's just because He loved everyone with every ounce of His mind, His flesh, and His spirit.

Whether you believe that Christ is "God" or not should not matter - He did what He did with your eternal soul in mind. This deserves respect, even if you believe His efforts were "misplaced."

And even if you believe that those who follow Christ (Christians) are "mis-guided", they still deserve some respect, because they too care about your eternal soul.

You don't have to believe. You can think it's all a bunch of myth and legend from antiquity if you so choose.

Please, just keep in mind - God and Christian's only have your well being in mind.

Grace to you all.

I've always known that. I've always appreciated it when it's been sincere.

It hasn't always been.

k

[eric]

SoulGrind,

You are not wrong in what you say in your post, but preaching the gospel is not only to demonstrate the difference of going to heaven or hell. I'm inclined to use Jon.10 10 as a witnessing tool in that, Jesus came that we should have life and have it abundantly. When I turned to the Lord, it wasn't to stop me from eternal damnation, it was because I was broken and I was in need of having my life turned around. Heaven or hell wasn't an issue then.

Jesus said in Matt.11:28. Come to me all you who are burdened and heavily laden and I will give you rest. Brother, I was loaded down with guilt and shame,so I heeded His word and now I am humble and free from it all. The heaven bit is the bonus for repentance and receiving His headship as Lord. I'm not trying to sound picky,bro, it's just that I don't mention hell when I'm witnessing, unless I'm asked about it,...of course

Good post though, just the same SG.

cheers.

[SoulGrind]

SoulGrind,

You are not wrong in what you say in your post, but preaching the gospel is not only to demonstrate the difference of going to heaven or hell. I'm inclined to use Jon.10 10 as a witnessing tool in that, Jesus came that we should have life and have it abundantly. When I turned to the Lord, it wasn't to stop me from eternal damnation, it was because I was broken and I was in need of having my life turned around. Heaven or hell wasn't an issue then.

Jesus said in Matt.11:28. Come to me all you who are burdened and heavily laden and I will give you rest. Brother, I was loaded down with guilt and shame,so I heeded His word and now I am humble and free from it all. The heaven bit is the bonus for repentance and receiving His headship as Lord. I'm not trying to sound picky,bro, it's just that I don't mention hell when I'm witnessing, unless I'm asked about it,...of course

Good post though, just the same SG.

cheers.

Oh, I totally agree with you - I was just trying to avoid all the doctrinal elements to express the reasons Christians are so adament about witnessing. It's because we love our fellow man, just as Christ loves us.

[Botz]

Sometimes it is like one beggar showing another beggar where he found bread

[redeemed098]

No offense, but this must be the 20th time I've heard that speech.

On the day of Judgement the judge will remind you of those words...Be assured...!

Regards,

Ben.

[Guest yod]

I really believe that you believe this. However you have to admit that when Christianity was beginning it was Paul that did the prosyletizing.

Are you of the belief that only Paul spread the gospel?

Every single disciple of Yeshua (including Paul) was given the charge of making disciples of all nations. Not sure how you could come to any other conclusion unless you were biblically illiterate?

Christianity is not something that Jesus wanted for everyone and that is another post I will add when I have time.

another biblically illiterate claim. It is a wrong assertion from it's very foundation. He gave His blood as a ransom for all

If you find out WHY Jesus spoke in parables you will know the answer and maybe more will become clear to you.

Because He was speaking to an audience who had 3,500 years of history...and they were supposed to understand the time of their visitation through faith instead of through sight.

what Paul preaches contradicts what Jesus said.

Not even once.

Another answer to you claim is that there is power in religion especially back then the govt and religion was the same.

Now you are speaking of religion. There is a difference but I don't presume you could understand it from your perspective so I'll just agree with you on this particular point.

There is also the money factor and wealth. Did you ever wonder why God always needs money? Today it is for buildings, salaries, prestige etc. Christianity makes fantastic promises but nowhere has anyone come back to confirm the payout. So there other likely reasons for why they prosyletize as much as they do.

God doesn't need our money. But we have been told that "where your treasure is, there your heart is also"

In other words, we all spend money on the things which are most important to us. Giving money to the work of the Lord will free your heart from the worries of this world.

And giving "without compulsion" is the key phrase left out of christianity today. If you are giving with an expectation of recieving then your "righteous" giving is like menstral rags.

It is a lottery mentality which curses and ails America. Giving from a heart of pure love is the cure.

[StewartP]

No offense, but this must be the 20th time I've heard that speech.

On the day of Judgement the judge will remind you of those words...Be assured...!

Regards,

Ben.

Nice one, Ben

1 sentence promptly undermines the whole spirit of Soulgrind's post.

God will be wagging his finger at you too, probably for that post.