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Do you feel compelled to spread Christianity to others? If so, how and why?
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com·pel (kəm-pĕl') pronunciation
tr.v., -pelled, -pel·ling, -pels.
1. To force, drive, or constrain: Duty compelled the soldiers to volunteer for the mission.
2. To necessitate or pressure by force; exact: An energy crisis compels fuel conservation. See synonyms at force.
3. To exert a strong, irresistible force on; sway: “The land, in a certain, very real way, compels the minds of the peopleâ€Â
Yes, I agree that if God doesn't open the door....leave it shut.smigen said:I voted "No"
com·pel (kəm-pĕl') pronunciation
tr.v., -pelled, -pel·ling, -pels.
1. To force, drive, or constrain: Duty compelled the soldiers to volunteer for the mission.
2. To necessitate or pressure by force; exact: An energy crisis compels fuel conservation. See synonyms at force.
3. To exert a strong, irresistible force on; sway: “The land, in a certain, very real way, compels the minds of the peopleâ€Â
It causes more harm to Christianity instead of waiting on God's "timing" to spread the Word.
my $.02
Nocturnal_Principal_X said:I voted yes. Not only am I compelled but like all Christians I'm am commanded to by Christ.
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16-20 (NASB):
16“But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.
17“When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful.
18“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
19‘“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
20“teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.â€Â’
Mark 16:15-18 (NASB):
15“And He said to them, “‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
16 “‘He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
17 “‘These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;
18 “‘they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.â€Â’
BEI491962 said:I said no.
Sometimes, by trying to 'force' Christianity on someone else, you drive them further away. As the Bible says, there is a time and season for everything. With that in mind, I will try to lead someone to Christ when the time is right, but never when it's not.
(Did that make sense?)
com·pel (kəm-pĕl') pronunciation
tr.v., -pelled, -pel·ling, -pels.
1. To force, drive, or constrain: Duty compelled the soldiers to volunteer for the mission.
2. To necessitate or pressure by force; exact: An energy crisis compels fuel conservation. See synonyms at force.
3. To exert a strong, irresistible force on; sway: “The land, in a certain, very real way, compels the minds of the peopleâ€Â
It causes more harm to Christianity instead of waiting on God's "timing" to spread the Word.
peace4all said:bibleberan, please read your bible in context
Mark 16:14 (New International Version)
Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
therefore mark 16:15 deals only with those eleven.
Brutus/HisCatalyst said:Hey, How come no one has mentioned the Great Commission? Matthew 28:19-20 Yes, I am compelled and commanded to Spread the good news!