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To: kosta50

No Christian who rightly understands and trusts God’s command to witness would shove the Gospel of Christ down anyone’s throat. Such tactics reveal a trusting in the one who witnesses rather than in the One Who saves.

We disagree on the issue of apostolic succession, but throughout the New Testament we see all Saints being told to witness - see 1 John 4 for example. This is what one would expects as a result of the Apostles obeying the Great Commission (which I think applies to all Christians).

One’s home is not the same as one’s country. If Christians did not go to any given country to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, that would testify of their lack of love for Him.


2,055 posted on 02/14/2008 7:39:58 AM PST by Manfred the Wonder Dawg (Test ALL things, hold to that which is True.)
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To: Manfred the Wonder Dawg
No Christian who rightly understands and trusts God’s command to witness would shove the Gospel of Christ down anyone’s throat

I agree.

(which I think applies to all Christians).

I understand, but some think not.

One’s home is not the same as one’s country

Collectively yes. A ocuntry is a collective home for iots people.

If Christians did not go to any given country to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, that would testify of their lack of love for Him.

Not unless they are invited. Love does not impose itself. You don't go to anyone's home unless you are invited. No matter how much you may love your neighbors.

2,057 posted on 02/14/2008 7:50:43 AM PST by kosta50 (Eastern Orthodoxy is pure Christianity)
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