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Essay / Questions and Answers on the Christian Gospel and Culture
1). In what ways is the Christian Gospel perceived in our culture? The teaching of Jesus Christ is difficult for some cultures to understand. Humanity is prone to question everything. How people use their worldview plays a key role. Most Christians accept the Gospel message at its full value and yet, with the teaching of a church, they accept only part of the message. Today it seems that people are gradually turning away from God. Since people cannot see Jesus, the Holy Spirit and God, they simply delete previous teachings from the Bible. In some cultures, the Bible is considered taboo. 2). What are specific moral reasons why people may reject the Christian gospel? Some may reject the Christian gospel because of a cultural taboo about how they were raised. In some cultures, people feel that if they believe in God, they will be rejected by family and friends. However, some will reject the gospel simply because they have committed sin. Even though you have sinned, that doesn't mean you are not loved. It is difficult for some to understand the idea that there is a higher power. Some I...