There has been a lot of debate and political upheaval in the news lately about what it means to be a Christian, what values they should hold, and if all paths lead to God. Christians who preach the Gospel are quickly labeled as “narrow-minded”, “intolerant”, and “bigoted” and accused of “hate filled speech”. Perhaps the best way to explain why Christians are so passionate is because they have experienced the love and sacrifice made by Jesus--and because they have been forgiven so much, feel a strong desire to share that Good News with everyone else. Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller), an avowed atheist, summed up the concept of witnessing. He said in his famous YouTube video,
I don’t respect people who don’t proselytize. If you believe that there is a heaven or hell, or that people could be going to hell, or not get eternal life, and you think it’s not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward…and atheists think people shouldn’t proselytize, just keep religion to yourself… how much do you have to hate somebody to not proselytize? How much do you have to hate somebody to believe that everlasting life is possible and not tell them that?
If you saw someone crossing the street in front of an oncoming bus, what would you do? Would you just stand there, say nothing, and watch them get hit? Would you call out to them? Would you try to pull them back to the sidewalk? What if it were your child? This is why Christians feel compelled to share the Gospel of Jesus and His FREE GIFT of salvation and eternal life with everyone. God sent His Son to exchange His life for yours. He died and rose again and He wants to create a new life for you. There is a real heaven and there is a real hell. Deciding exactly who Jesus is, is the most important decision of your life Read More
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