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5 Reasons to Follow Jesus (that does not include hell)

Two recent posts addressed some questions about hell (How Not to Invite Someone to Church and Does Hell Exist) and so I thought it would be a good idea to give these 5 reasons to follow Jesus that does not include hell.  Here they are:

1. . . . the life Jesus offers is like a treasure discovered in a field and when you find it you realize it is so valuable that you would give up anything to possess it. God is worth knowing just because of how incredibly awesome he is.  (Matthew 13:44)
2. . . . God’s kingdom is near and you can be an active participant in His kingdom!
3. . . . you have a Father who loves you like no other father you’ve ever known in your life and can now discover what it means to have a daily relationship with him. (Luke 15:11-32)
4. . . . you will never know how loved you really are. (Ephesians 3:17-19)
5. . . . Jesus’ death on the cross was an act of love for you. This love will allow you to feel perfectly safe in the Father’s presence. It frees you to be exactly who you are, weaknesses and all, and never again have to pretend before him.  (1 John 4:7-21)

I also recommend the following post:

7 Reasons You Should Not Become a Christian (And One Reason You Should) by John Bowen (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto)

And, you might find this one interesting as well: Top Ten Reasons to Follow Jesus

Can you add more “positive” reasons for following Jesus?

NOTE: Frank Viola Book Review TOMORROW

Tomorrow I am posting a review of From Eternity to Here along with Frank Viola’s response
to questions about the book. I have heard many good things about the book, so you may
be surprised at my review of the book!