Are Christians required to "spread the word"? they have no proof, yet many preach we'll go to hell.

Question

I mean the apostles didn't just believe without proof, they saw miracles (supposedly).

Shouldn't we all get to witness miracles too, before we would be punished for not believing?

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Answer 1

The bible clearly and unambiguously associates being "Christian" with PREACHING about Christ and Christ's teachings. Review all three times the bible uses the term "Christian" and note that the context connects the term with:
"declaring the good news"
'teaching quite a crowd'
'open eyes, turn from dark to light'
"uttering sayings of truth"
"persuade"
"keep on glorifying"

(Acts 11:20-26) [The early disciples of Jesus] began talking to the Greek-speaking people, declaring the good news of the Lord Jesus... and taught quite a crowd, and it was first in Antioch that the disciples were by divine providence called Christians.

(Acts 26:17-28) [Jesus said to Paul] I am sending you, to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light and from the authority of Satan to God... Paul said: “I am not going mad, Your Excellency Festus, but I am uttering sayings of truth and of soundness of mind. ...Do you, King Agrippa, believe the Prophets? I know you believe.” But Agrippa said to Paul: “In a short time you would persuade me to become a Christian.”

(1 Peter 4:14-16) If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy... But if he suffers as a Christian, let him not feel shame, but let him keep on glorifying God in this name


Sadly, so-called "Christians" try to hijack the term "Christian" and hide its Scriptural implications. Yet, the preaching work makes it clear that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are by far the most prominent followers of Christ:

(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded


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PS True Christianity recognizes the bible teaching that "hell" is *NOT* a fiery place of torment.
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Answer 2

Let me ask you something:How long has the Bible been around? How many times has people attempted to destroy it's writings?

Isn't the Bible a miracle? Have you read the book of Job? In chapter 1 Satan questioned Job's love for God. He accused Job of only worshipping God because of all the things that he was blessed with. Yet through all Job went through he still maintained integrity to God. There are soo many examples of miracles happening in the Bible. Shouldn't it be proof enough that it's all written in the Bible?

We witness miracles everyday, the birth of a child (whether animal or human), the sun rising and falling, the creation all around us. Those are miracles.

Christians are told by Jesus to preach the good news of the kingdom (Matthew 28:18-20; 24:14; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6)

Answer 3

Christians were commissioned by Christ to spread the word. I have seen many miracles in my life. The first one I ever witnessed was my own salvation! I like to tell the story of Jesus' love and sacrifice. I like to let people know of his profound love for me and them. He is such a wonderful friend that sticks closer than a brother. He carries all my burdens. Why worry about hell when just accepting him into your life eliminates that possiblity and gives you so much more? Try Jesus! He loves you right now and wants you to inherit his kingdom. Hell was not meant for you, but for the devil and his demons. God loved you enough to provide a way of escape. Try his peace that passes all understanding. He will walk and talk with you. He said, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. Any man that opens to me I will come in and sup with him." Accept the invitation. Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart or you wouldn't have asked this question. Let him in! He'll be your friend for eternity. BTW, you are a miracle!

Answer 4

In today's society there is not much that cannot be mimicked by magic and illusion so there is no way to prove anything to anyone who just flat wont believe. We are to spread the word, however, the word to be spread is not hate and Hell and damnation. It is the love and Forgiveness of Christ and the perfection of the sacrifice he gave so that you could be forgiven for your transgressions. Getting to heaven is like the Bonus plan while hell is like the penalty phase. However it should be made clear that none of us are perfect enough to tell anyone else they are going to Heaven or Hell. God is the only one who can do that. Belief is a personal choice and it is something that should be well thought on and not taken lightly.

Answer 5

If you are asking if we are supposed to proselytize to everyone we meet, I would say no. I believe that my actions speak louder than words. For instance, I have noticed that many atheist and Christians alike get offended when someone says something that goes against what they believe. I, on the other hand, answer with love. In my opinion, I do not have to "preach" to anyone, but rather be an accurate example of Christ's love, and then I am doing what I should be.

Answer 6

What, exactly, makes you beleive we have no proof? I personally have experienced miracles, and know many other Christians who have (large and small.) Also, spreading the Word is part of it, but we all have the choice on how we do this. Being harsh, pushy and abrasive about it tends to push more people away than anything and so is counterproductive, and I beleive a sin in itself.

Answer 7

well remember they preach as we can be wrong they can be too they run around pointing fingers but only god can judge. u believe what u wanna believe sooner or later god will give u an answer to ur questions. atlong as you the right thing as a human i think thats what god wants all to do with religon or with out. they focus in preaching and saying we are going to hell but i dont see them doing well either their wasting all the time preaching and judging when they can use the energy helping people who dont have a house dont have a piece of bread to put in their table or people who need a guiding hand. wasnt that what jesus christ did i read the bibble didnt he preach but also help other and not judge so those people preaching need shut the f up

Answer 8

Okay let's say you believe in evolution. Logically evolution is a theory without definitive proof so therefore it can be said that if you teach evolution then you are teaching a belief by faith.

If God just stepped down and stopped that speeding car from hitting that kid for example then faith would hardly be neccessary now wouldn't it?

Christians are required to preach the gospel to all which means teaching the consequences of sin however as Jesus himself taught everyone (except him of course) sins and therefore is unworthy to judge any other person.

When i was in my 20's i had someone tell me i was going to hell for having long hair i simply told them that was not their decision to make.

Faith is a belief in things unseen or unproven and it is by faith, confession and then baptism and then good works and continuing devotion to the service of God that we are saved. If you don't believe then you don't have faith.

Answer 9

it is your choice to believe or not. If you believe there is no God then you believe you have nothing to worry about. I believe because I choose to.

Personally, I see child birth as a miracle. Or like after Mt. St. Helen erupted and there was so much devastation there were signs of wildlife, such as deer, who survived. I believe if you look hard enough you will find things you see as being miraculous.

I hope for you good will and a long life.

Answer 10

you want a miracle?? look at a new born baby, the sunrise, the sunset, rainbows, according to ephesians, some are called to be many things, pastors, teachers, prophets etc. As a christian we do spread the word by the way we behave by the way we live. The Lord Jesus loves us, and God loves you too.