¶ … Gospel Message
The Christian gospel is perceived very differently among the many different members of our culture. Some accept it gladly, others question it, and others subscribe to their own specific gospels. Therefore, it is not perceived the same way by everyone, or accepted 100% by the entire culture. Even different Christian sects subscribe to different ideas of the gospel. However, most Christians agree with this account of the gospel message, and accept it.
Many people reject the Christian gospel because they have different religious beliefs. For example, Jews and Muslims have their own gospels, so they reject the Christian gospel in favor of their own. However, others who reject the Christian gospel do so for moral, emotional, and intellectual reasons. The intellectual rejection comes from different beliefs about science, the Earth's formation, and the literal Christian view of the creation. Some do not believe the Bible is a true recount of history, and some do not believe in organized religion. Morally, some people believe large Christian organizations, such as the Catholic Church, are based on business rather than faith, and they reject the gospel, too. Emotionally, people may reject the gospel because they react to situations in the Bible and do not believe them, or they do not believe in miracles.
If Christians want to overcome these objections and communicate the gospel, they should be sensitive about the way they approach people. Many people do not want to discuss religion, and they do not want it shoved down their throat constantly. Christians should remember that not everyone has to have the same beliefs, and that moderation is the key to effective communication about any subject, especially one as volatile as religion. To overcome objections, they should answer them with true conviction and examples from the Bible, but they should not rant, cajole, or push non-believers to come to any decisions. Like most life choices, they must choose to reach these decisions on their own.
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