Would the Gospel Be Good News if Hell Didn’t Exist?
May 25, 2023
#STRaskStand to Reason
Questions about whether the gospel would be good news if Hell didn’t exist and what to say to someone who responds to evidence for Christianity by saying, “The Bible’s bad for society,” and doesn’t seem to be interested in the evidence.
* Would the gospel be good news if Hell didn’t exist?
* What should I say to someone who responds to the evidence I offer for the truth of Christianity by saying, “The Bible’s bad for society,” and doesn’t seem to be interested in the evidence?
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