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  Reframing the Gospel — Love, Not Threat Evangelism as Awakening, Not Ultimatum If we want to recover the beauty of the Gospel, we have to stop treating it like a spiritual sales pitch. The Gospel is not a threat wrapped in a bow. It’s not a countdown clock to hell. It’s not a trap where one wrong move means eternal regret. It is a revelation of identity . It tells you: You are loved . You are included . You are already chosen . That’s the truth we’ve forgotten. That’s the truth we’re called to share. Evangelism Is Not Coercion It’s not about pushing people to “make a decision”. It’s about awakening them to what’s always been true in Christ. Jesus said: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Not fear. Not pressure. Just rest. Just love. Let’s return to a Gospel that breathes life , not anxiety. Gospel Thought for Today: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (The Message) Jesus is...

  Why “Accountability” Doctrines Miss the Heart of God Deconstructing Fear-Based Theology Let’s call it out plainly: The doctrines of “Age of Accountability” and “Response Accountability” are not just flawed—they’re harmful. They introduce confusion, contradiction and fear into a message that’s supposed to bring clarity, confidence and peace . Here’s why both are problematic: 1. They Turn the Gospel into a Test Instead of being good news, the message becomes a pass/fail exam. You’re only safe if you respond the right way, at the right time, with the right understanding. 2. They Suggest It’s Safer Not to Hear If rejection brings condemnation, then ignorance becomes a kind of mercy. That flips the whole point of evangelism upside down. 3. They Foster a Fear-Based Evangelism Believers become afraid to share—“What if I tell them and they say no?” This turns obedience into anxiety and sharing into pressure. 4. They Make God Seem Harsh and Conditional These views suggest a God who’s rea...

  What Is “Response Accountability”? Reclaiming Evangelism from the Theology of Threat Yesterday we looked at the “Age of Accountability”—a belief that children are only spiritually accountable after reaching a certain age. Today, we explore a related but equally troubling idea: “Response Accountability” This belief teaches that once a person hears the Gospel—Jesus’ love, His death and resurrection and the offer of salvation—they are now spiritually accountable. In this framework: If they respond positively, they are saved. If they reject or ignore the message, they face eternal separation from God and the fires of hell. The implication? Knowledge becomes risky. Hearing the Gospel, according to this logic, is a double-edged sword: it can save you—or it can seal your fate if you don’t respond correctly. This raises deeply unsettling questions: Are we better off not sharing the Gospel with someone who might reject it? Does God truly condemn someone based on a single moment of misund...

  Challenging “Age Accountability” and “Response Accountability” Reclaiming the Gospel as Grace, Not a Threat Two theological concepts have quietly shaped the way many Christians think about salvation, evangelism, and divine justice: ·       Age of Accountability ·       Response Accountability On the surface, these ideas were introduced to help explain difficult questions—like what happens to children who die before they can understand the Gospel or how responsible someone is once they’ve heard the message of salvation. But if we look closely, both doctrines often do more harm than good —injecting fear, performance-based thinking and distorted views of God’s nature. It’s time to reexamine them through the lens of grace —not guilt. What Is the “Age of Accountability”? The “Age of Accountability” is a popular but unofficial doctrine. It claims that children aren’t held spiritually responsible for their sins until they reach...