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Old 03-05-2005, 07:02 PM
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It certainly seems obvious what Jesus wanted his disciples to do. Many people consider themselves disciples. I tend to agree with the statement below. Also, I believe that Christians should always remain on firm ground. By that I mean not teaching without full maturity and knowledge. An ignorant Christian can do a lot of harm and little good, IMO. I don't mean to say anyone here is ignorant. Just that I personally try to be very careful about anything I may try to teach.

http://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/...ce/CT/BQA/k/68

...The apostle Paul had his own hired house at Rome where he "received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God," which Jesus had commanded His true servant to preach (Acts 28:30-31). The apostle Paul was taught the gospel personally by Jesus Christ Himself (I Corinthians 15:8; Galatians 1:11 — 2:2). One of Jesus' teachings is that we should not force the gospel upon anyone (Matthew 7:6; 10:11-15). Therefore, it is evident that Paul did not go from house to house trying to convert people. When Paul preached publicly, it was primarily in the synagogues of his day.

Today, when the gospel is proclaimed, anyone is at liberty to listen or not to listen. The gospel is also being published and sent free of charge to all who request it. Also, as in the example given in the New Testament, church of God ministers will go into the homes of people who invite them to counsel with them. They will not go uninvited into people's homes to try to persuade and teach them Bible truths. God's truth should never be forced on anyone. As Jesus remarks in Matthew 7:6, the truth is too precious for that...

...The example of Jesus Christ and His apostles shows we should not to preach from house to house. Neither should we accept into our homes any peddlers of religion who might show up on our doorstep.
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