What does the Bible say about spreading the gospel?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all peoples, trusting God to save through his Word and Spirit. Jesus commissions his church in Matthew 28:19 and Mark 16:15 to make disciples and preach the gospel everywhere, and Acts 1:8 promises the Spirit's power for this witness. The message is not human wisdom but the gospel, which Romans 1:16 calls God's power for salvation. Christians should speak of Christ with gentleness and reverence, as 1 Peter 3:15 teaches, because Jesus alone is the way to the Father (John 14:6). God will ensure that the gospel reaches the nations (Matthew 24:14), so his people need not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9).
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- Matthew 28:19
Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
- Matthew 24:14
This Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.
- Mark 16:15
He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.
- Psalms 96:3
Declare his glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples.
- Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
- 2 Timothy 3:16
Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,
- Galatians 6:9
Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.
- John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
- 1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
- Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
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