“Everyone
who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how can they call on Him
to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if
they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone
tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is
why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring
good news!” But not everyone welcomes
the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “Lord, who has believed our
message?” So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about
Christ. (Romans 10:13-17 NLT)
Telling
the good news about Jesus is the unique business of the church. The YMCA has
excellent camping and recreation programs. There are many effective social
service agencies in our communities. Multitudes of clubs and organizations
welcome our people's participation and involvement. We can offer those around
us only one thing that these organizations do not already offer -- JESUS
CHRIST. We must be careful not to water down the message with a vague theism.
-- Michael Slaughter in Beyond
Playing Church
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