Shall We Warn Sinners Jesus Will Return

[Adam Fag]

But when we do, we should only preach in ways that confuse them so they won't be saved.

He means at art shows, mosques, dance raves, those sorts of things.

To be "saved" but, first one must be "lost" so how would you know which "lost" to talk to? No one now "saved" was not "lost" to start with. How did they find out "truth" if they had ears that heard not?

[Johny Joe Hold]

Good observation, Brother Dnow. President Trump speaks in a form of parable. He first said, you may remember, some reporters were being banned because he did not like what the reported. Then later he said it was done for "national security." Many people say they don't know which it is. The same thing happened with what is called the Ballroom. First he wanted a beautiful place where he could preside over black tie and gown affairs. Later that too became a national security project. Only those of us on the inside know these projects have one purpose, to please the President. When the President is pleased our country prospers.

[WWJDnow]

One of the great mysteries of God is that the Bible directs us to preach the Word to everyone, but Jesus told us that he made His Word difficult to understand so that people who aren't destined to be saved (e.g. Catholics, Jews, Muslims, dark skinned lower races, Democrats) won't be saved by accident:

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

-- Matthew 13:10-13

So the biblical answer is clear. Yes, we need to preach to sinners. But when we do, we should only preach in ways that confuse them so they won't be saved.

[MitzaLizalor]

Of course, we at Landover Baptist have nothing to fear in His return. It will be a joyous event. My question is this: What obligation do we have to warn sinners they are in deep trouble?

When Jesus was asked about this, He was clear that His disciples should tell their own kind The Good News. To do that, what the news was needed to be mentioned, it goes without saying. He went into more detail concerning the categories to focus on:

• The Sick
• Lepers
• The Dead
• Those Possessed by Devils

You know, I can tell day from night: no divine inspiration needed. But left to my own devices, would I come up with those four top priorities when announcing The Kingdom of Heaven? No: here divine inspiration is needed. Jesus conveyed it like this:

Matthew 10:7-8 As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Certain types, as we know, will mock and jeer. And because they hate us, we'll be persecuted. Satan's last gasp before the end. Jesus was calm, yes, He knew that would happen but reminded the disciples all they had to do was to move on calmly.

Matthew 10:22-23 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

They were preaching to their own kind. We have our own cities too, where certain types mock and jeer. They hate us. They probably hate each other too, following their master as they do. Beelzebub will be in the pit with them when eternity begins – but in the meantime, we have our cities to address and electronics to expedite the mission, revealed through divine inspiration, in Christ Jesus. Would it be fair to adopt the same priorities, addressing demon-possessed heretics with a projection (onto a building, say) of The Lake of Fire? Christians being immune can mix it with leprotic and otherwise diseased persons, so they'll hear the glad tidings. Access to the deceased could be troublesome, what with draconian regulation of morgues – not unexpected given His words, right there in The Bible.

Matthew 10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

It should be possible to both say nothing and make His message known, covering the remaining cities in our world in time for His return. Using visual aids, such as large scale projections, non-intrusive "ads" on assorted media (impossible to skip if done right) and a range of other methods for maximum coverage in the limited time remaining.

It really is very exciting.

[Johny Joe Hold]

We True Christians^TM here believe that Trump is so popular he will bring home Republicans in the midterm elections coming right up. What if we are wrong? Polls are showing we Republicans will lose the House and Senate.

Jesus will not tolerate this. He will come down and take over. There can be doubt.

Of course, we at Landover Baptist have nothing to fear in His return. It will be a joyous event. My question is this: What obligation do we have to warn sinners they are in deep trouble? Do we say nothing and let them burn?

My inclination is the latter.

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