Would you ever choose "not to preach against sin"?

[NLYP]

The problem with this question comes into play with where lines are drawn as to what is sin. Some preach that things are "sin" that I personally would not go along with.
Many of our man made rules, traditions and "standards" are preached to the level of sin and with that I cannot go along.
As far as not preaching against Biblical sin for the cause of the Gospel...NO WAY.
BUT to stop preaching our version of some "holiness" issues for the sake of the Gospel...Absolutely!
We are in danger when we put our opinions and our convictions and our preferences and label them as sin and then broadbrush them as salvific mandates to a lost world.
No wonder we lose so many....but them we blame them and we should be blaming ourselves.

[Brother Price]

Jesus died for our sins. Which sins? What is sin? How do we sin? Without the answers to these questions, we cannot fully explain the Gospel.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Brother Price

Jesus died for our sins. Which sins? What is sin? How do we sin? Without the answers to these questions, we cannot fully explain the Gospel.

And the even the Gospel does not need FULL explanation for someone to understand that all have sinned, come short of the glory of God - but Jesus paid the debt in our stead through his blood. Seems to me, once Jesus comes in their heart the transition - if not automatic - becomes acceptable and first nature.

I have known people to repent and even become Spirit-filled before fully realizing that shacking up grieved the heart of God and was causing a wedge of separation from God.

[Brother Price]

But, many times, we must show people through the Word what the Lord declares as sin, so we can warn them not to do such.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Brother Price

But, many times, we must show people through the Word what the Lord declares as sin, so we can warn them not to do such.

Oh I agree, I was speaking of the initial contact of the gospel - and understood that to be the thrust of the question of the thread.

[Hoovie]

As far as not ever preaching against against sin - Forget it.

I am saying there are times one may forgo specifics to have greater influence - but that should not be the normal stance of any ministry/church.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Lost

If preaching against homosexuality ever became a “hate crime” punishable by imprisonment, would you ever choose “not to preach” against homosexuality or some other sin(s) - to be able to continue to preach the Good News – Acts 2:38 message to more souls?

What say ye?

It will become increasingly difficult to minister the truth of the gospel as this culture becomes more and more secular. Also, as it becomes more and more infiltrated by other cultures.

I believe the gospel can be preached in power without offending just for the sake of itemizing specific sins. However, it is very difficult to disciple new converts without dealing with specific sin.

I have read the story of a Chinese pastor who was tortured and imprisoned over several years, he preached in hiding to begin with and then he preached openly every where that he went. He converted each prison that he was thrown into, including many guards and wardens. It was a very hard life, but his family was so poor their lives were very hard in any case. He eventually walked out of prison and out of China as God literally opened the doors for him. So we must be true ministers of the gospel no matter that the powers that rule dictate otherwise.

[NLYP]

Originally Posted by NLYP

The problem with this question comes into play with where lines are drawn as to what is sin. Some preach that things are "sin" that I personally would not go along with.
Many of our man made rules, traditions and "standards" are preached to the level of sin and with that I cannot go along.
As far as not preaching against Biblical sin for the cause of the Gospel...NO WAY.
BUT to stop preaching our version of some "holiness" issues for the sake of the Gospel...Absolutely!
We are in danger when we put our opinions and our convictions and our preferences and label them as sin and then broadbrush them as salvific mandates to a lost world.
No wonder we lose so many....but them we blame them and we should be blaming ourselves.

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Originally Posted by NLYP

The problem with this question comes into play with where lines are drawn as to what is sin. Some preach that things are "sin" that I personally would not go along with.
Many of our man made rules, traditions and "standards" are preached to the level of sin and with that I cannot go along.
As far as not preaching against Biblical sin for the cause of the Gospel...NO WAY.
BUT to stop preaching our version of some "holiness" issues for the sake of the Gospel...Absolutely!
We are in danger when we put our opinions and our convictions and our preferences and label them as sin and then broadbrush them as salvific mandates to a lost world.
No wonder we lose so many....but them we blame them and we should be blaming ourselves.

So Dano, what is your explanation why the Baptists and Methodists and Episcopal and others lose so many?

[NLYP]

Originally Posted by philjones

So Dano, what is your explanation why the Baptists and Methodists and Episcopal and others lose so many?

Thats EASY!!!!!!!
Th natural hunger of the human soul to experience Pentecost and have the Holy Ghost set up residency in their hearts.
The Baptist, Methodists and Episcopals are folks that have religion but desire relationship.....they lose their members to us...and we in turn lose them to the Charismatics, which is a crying shame.
They offer "Holy Ghost" without all the strings attached.......
That is why the Charismatic movement is THE fastest growing movement in the world.
We have the truth...no doubt.....but we also have tooooo many strings.
Folks dont want strings...so they look for an alternative.

You certainly dont hear of many leaving the charismatic movement.