John 3:16 is NOT the beginning of the Gospel, but Romans 1:18-22:
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.
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I’ve just one point to make:
“Jesus” was rarely nice.
He was bluntly truthful at all times, thus gathered no friends from the ranks of the adversary’s children (Pharisees and their followers)
Be “gentle” only to the extent that the truth of Yehova can be so.
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RE: the “nicer-than-Jesus” variety of “gentle” believers. He gets walked over as a result.
You should read more of Brown’s articles and listen to his Line of Fire radio program before you jump to such a conclusion. If there’s anything you can get out of them, it is this -— HE DOES NOT GET WALKED OVER AND CONFRONTS THE ENEMY’s LOGIC HEAD ON.