The Bible says that the gospel will be taught in every country.
"The Bible says that the gospel will be taught in every country."
And it was, in the first generation after Christ's life on earth. Colossians 1:23: ". . . This is the gospel you have heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. . ."
There is historical evidence of first century Christianity in the Orient.
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Another of the more virulent strains of church growth methodologies is the "G12" or "Government of 12" method propounded by Cesar Castellanos. In this method, people are expected to disciple 12 others, who then each disciple twelve more, who then each etc. His ICM church in Bogota, Columbia has used this discipling method to grow a church of 300,000+. He has exported this method around the world over the past ten years and pastors have adopted it for themselves with pretty amazing growth results.
There are concerns about the growth being at the expense of other churches, rather than an increase of new believers. Also, the turnaround time between being a brand-new believer and a leader of twelve more n00bies, is alarmingly short. In otherwords, there is very little time to become scripturally mature and grounded in the faith. Sort of like green 2nd Lieutenants on the battlefield. I've seen firsthand that the turnover rate is extremely high.
Yes and also that there would be a falling away before the end.
We are in the last days. I look forward to Christs return and rule on earth.
Many will deny, many will refuse to see, many will refuse to hear, but the Bible is the only true word of God.
It's right every time!!!
Praise God and fear his commandments.