That we should preach the gospel to space aliens ( IF ) they lived in underground U.S. military bases/cities. Mark 16:15 (KJV) = 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
2007-10-06 08:36:40 · 18 answers · asked by Yahoo 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think you answered the question yourself. The verse specifically says to every creature.
2007-10-06 08:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by sharonbalto 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus just means to go all over the world and preach the gospel to all people, even the ones considered as "dogs" (Samaritans) It made no difference what nationality they were because it was no longer only for the Jews.
BTW, the KJV is a very poor version. NIRV is better here. Mk 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world. Preach the good news to everyone.
In more context:
Mk 16:14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating. He spoke firmly to them because they had no faith. They would not believe those who had seen him after he rose from the dead.
Mk 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world. Preach the good news to everyone. 16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who does not believe will be punished. 17 Here are the miraculous signs that those who believe will do. In my name they will drive out demons. They will speak in languages they had not known before. 18 They will pick up snakes with their hands. And when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all. They will place their hands on sick people. And the people will get well.”
2007-10-06 08:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by mesquiteskeetr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gospel should be preached to all people you come in contact with. And, as St. Francis of Assisi said, "Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words." So live your life so that it is like the Gospel to others.
(and no, there are no aliens that need to hear the Gospel. The literal translation of that verse is "preach the Gospel "throughout creation")
2007-10-06 08:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by FourArrows 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since many people believe animals will be in heaven, I guess it would make sense to preach to them. We don't really understand animals, do we? We assume alot. But think, how did they know to get away to higher ground BEFORE the tsunami came? There are alot of mysteries about how do they know this or that. If you've ever been close to a dog, you may wonder sometimes if they understand more than you think. They say they can have the intelligence of about a 4 to 5 year old. So, if a child can understand about going to heaven......... well, anyway, it IS something to think about. It's an interesting question.
2007-10-06 08:46:52 · answer #4 · answered by Niqabi 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If there were space aliens. ok.
In Mark 16,
Jesus himself appeared to Mary, then two of the disciples, then to eleven.
Gave them their marching orders and sent them forth working with them confirming the Word with signs following.
They preached to every creature....since you asked.
2007-10-06 08:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No; just to humans. Humans are the ones who deliberately sinned in the beginning, and who still continue to reject the offer of reconciliation.
Those space aliens are exempted. As for the animals (and plants, since they were also created), they are also exempted since they are incapable of moral judgment.
2007-10-06 09:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by flandargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to some commentary: "The Sabbath was created for people" meant that God created the Sabbath day in order to benefit man. "Man was not made for the Sabbath" means that God had a day of rest after creating everything but he didn't not require people to take a rest day UNTIL Moses got the law on Mount Sinai. "And the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath" means that Jesus IS the Sabbath. He is saying that "Sabbath" is not a day of rest but that he IS the Sabbath. The commentary says that if you retranslate "Sabbath" into "on account of men" then Jesus would be even to the account of man. "Nowhere does Jesus say that the Sabbath is done away. He does not indicate it at all—anywhere! Thus, when He says that He is "Lord of the SabbathNowhere does Jesus say that the Sabbath is done away. He does not indicate it at all—anywhere! Thus, when He says that He is "Lord of the Sabbath.
2016-04-07 07:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have heard the saying, practice what you preach.
So teaching is through action not just by words.
Treat animals with compassion as you do people. Respect life in what ever form.
Obviously other species have trouble understanding.
2007-10-06 08:44:23 · answer #8 · answered by Yoda 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are to spread the good news of the Gospel to everyone, near and far.If a person cant go themselves, they can support missionary's.
2007-10-06 08:41:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is pretty much it. If a creature can understand it ,preach it to him.
2007-10-06 08:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋