If Christians didn't preach hell, but talked about the Gift of Jesus from god to us...?

Question

Would you be more receptive? If you told you what we should, about eternal salvation, and life in paradise in the glory of god.

typo: I meant if we told you.....

Answer 1

Please listen to this: (Even if you're not a Christian)



http://www.livingwaters.com/learn/hellsbestkeptsecret.htm

Answer 2

Receptive... the wrong word. I am committed to my faith (Wicca), but I would be more... open to listen... if Christians talked more about these things.

However, most non-Christians in America are non-Christian for very good reasons. In other words, we rejected Christianity only after thought, consideration, and study. Even if all you talk about is the love, the fact remains that the threat of hell still hangs over the head of the sinner or nonbeliever in Christianity.

It's like an abusive relationship. If someone tells you he loves you and will do anything for you... but if you don't do what he says and believe what he tells you you'll be punished with unimaginable torture.... That's not love. That's abuse. If that someone were a man, most women would flee from such a relationship without a second thought. For some reason people seem to overlook it when they choose their god.

MY gods are loving AND nonthreatening. MY gods WANT me to use the intelligence they gave me and think for myself.

Answer 3

I know people don't like hearing about negative things. But talking about hell is part of God's Word. Throughout the OT God Himself warn His choosen people, the Israelites, that if they are obedient they will be rewarded with blessings on earth and then with eternal life afterwards. If they are disobedient they will be punished, destroyed, killed, their descendents will suffer, be killed, etc. and will be eternally punished. So when Christians talk about God's plan of salvation, we can't just talk about believing in Jesus and being righteous people, following the 10 Commandments, etc. We also need to talk about what will happen if we stray. Of course no one knows absolutely who will go to Heaven and who will go to hell. Only God knows. But while we are living on earth, we are the ones who have to make that decision as to whether we want Heaven or hell.

Just like parents tell their children of the consequences to their bad actions and the rewards to their good actions. The one thing I have to remember with this, is that as a human parent I tend to slack at the following through of the punishments and rewards. God will not slack. He always follows through with what He promises us.

Peace!

Answer 4

You see the reasons for not accepting Christ. Some say yes, preach love, others say act like Christians, or don't say flowery words. These folks cannot receive this gift of salvation until the Father draws them to Himself. They are blind. They hear but don't understand. Only God can give them understanding, we can only plant the seeds.

Answer 5

To be an honest Christian, true to God's Full Word, I believe we must tell BOTH; about the Love of God, but also of His Righteous Judgment as well.


To do any less, I feel would be missing our calling as His servants.

After all, Jesus preached more about hell than He did about heaven; evidently He thought it was a pretty important topic!

Answer 6

I doubt it.

They tell us heaven is a fairy tale for people who want rewards for being good.

They tell us forgiveness of sin by bloodshed is cruel and unnecessary.

They say they don't need a crutch like God to feel good about themselves.

The fact is, so much time on here is spent talking about hell, because nonbelievers bring it up every two seconds.

Christians need to learn how to preach patience and understanding, to real people, not just users on a website. Judging from this forum, you'd think America was brimming with enthusiastic Christians. But go out in the real world, and you don't see them acting on it.
When we start reaching people, and gaining their trust, then we give them advice, and we lead them to Christ.
Early Christian missionaries learned that the hard way in Europe. They figured out that living with the people, teaching them how to farm and build better houses, made the people more receptive of the faith.
Even Jesus fed the crowd that followed Him around. He understood the simple principle that faith without action is dead.
.

Answer 7

I was raised in a church that tried to scare you out of Hell, but I never really understood the appeal of Heaven. I have finally learned how wonderful Heaven will be. I wish that I had been taught to positive parts of eternity instead of being scared of the bad parts. It's better to run to Heaven than just be running away from Hell.

Answer 8

i think people should know the consequences for not choosing the Gift of Jesus because what if that person was never informed about hell? but also do think that they should focus more on the Gift of Jesus more

Answer 9

That would be the point wouldn't it? I never understood hellfire and damnation except as a stupid scare tactic. Fear of hell does not lead to salvation, so what is the point?

Answer 10

I believe it takes a balance. A lot of people think Hell is one big party with fun-loving sinners, but it is not.

Answer 11

no, because why did Christ die? What did he save us from? The instant you say he died for us to save us a person will want to know what from and will always lead you the consequences of not recieving Christ. Sorry the equation requires hell to have it make sense that Jesus died for us.