His kingdom is not of this world

Instead of conversion by force, Christ said that His disciples did not fight because His kingdom was not of this world (Jn:18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
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Christ gave His life to save sinners, and His followers must be willing to lay down their lives to bring this good news to the world. Biblical salvation is a free gift paid for by the death of Christ, who said, "go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mk 16:15). That command includes today's one billion Muslims. They present a tremendous (and inescapable) challenge to every Christian. But how can we bring the gospel to those who may be killed for believing it, or who may kill us for offering it to them? To die fighting infidels is the only sure way for a Muslim to gain Paradise. Yet Christ also died for Muslims, and His love compels us.

We want to be wise, and not to needlessly offend in our presentation of the gospel (1 Cor:10:32Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
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See All...; Rom:9:33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
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—Dave Hunt (Born in 1926-In 1973, prolific author of books dealing with the incursion into Western culture and the church itself, of Eastern, psychological and selfist philosophies, ecumenism, and other unbiblical teachings. Also concern over Islamic politics and religion are the product of articles, lectures and interviews.)