"spread"..."the GOSPEL".

Jesus did not say "PREACH the gospel", Jesus did not say "bible" either (the word "bible" is not in scripture at all), He said "spread"/announce the "gospel" (good news that "the lamb of God" has come).

For as much as it matters, I have reason to believe that every word that is in the modern canon (66 books) is God inspired (I never surveyed/investigated every word of scripture, nor do I believe it's necessary to).

I always believed that, since I have the ability to read, I also have the responsibility to learn more about the creator by reading His true holy scriptures. When I was 31, I came to believe that the true scriptures of the creator was what is called "the bible" because the "tone" of scripture is instructive (wise counsel), "parental" (caring about one's own offspring), is insightful into human nature (and the way humanity refuse to see itself, our "natural face" in the "mirror", James 1:23), suggests that we should rise above human nature, and that it doesn't flatter or patronize the human being.

The creator wants us to know/understand the significance (superiority) of GOOD/EVIL over mere RIGHT/WRONG "morality". Understanding GOOD vs. EVIL promotes peaceful coexistence. "Morality" hasn't accomplished peaceful coexistence among humanity.

The creator gave us the opportunity to understand the importance of TRUTH (for those predisposed to learn more) when Pilate asked Jesus "What is truth?" (so we understand it's importance, "AND SO BE SAVED", 2 Thess. 2:10, John 14:6).

He tells us of "CONSCIENCE" (Hebrews 9:14) so we don't shipwreck our relationship, and so we "WILLINGLY" (Philemon verse 14, not compelled by imagined "COMMANDS" that were abolished) have a Godlike behavior.

He tells us that, when and IF we decide to helpful to others, not to give anyone help/assistance GRUDGINGLY, but give the help/assistance WILLNGLY/"cheerfully" (God loves only a "cheerful" and willing giver, not a hypocritical one).

God tells us how to recognize and improve the "self" so that we truly can relate to and identify with "I am who I am".

Paul said that he made the personal decision to know nothing about Godly devotion except Christ and Him crucified (wise decision!!). Of course Paul knew the old scriptures (old testament), but they are not necessary for knowing the creator in our personal lives. Paul likely knew nothing of Revelation or first and second Timothy, etc. (since we know how to read, it is considered wise for us to also find any additional insight in the epistles).

If a person in Biafra or someplace that doesn't even have a modern language never has a decent chance to know the truth about the creator's son doesn't decide to be hateful and destructive to their fellow human being (is "good and right and true" to the best of their abilty,...you don't learn very well growiung up in war torn Africa), then God will not refuse them eternal life (because their ignorance does not nullify what Jesus did on the cross)...

Luke 3:6
"all flesh shall see the salvation of God" (it is AVAILABLE to all).

God does not want a "command obeyer" (performs GESTURES under duress and imagined ultimatums, He simply has no use for such hypocrites). God desires only those who are WILLINGLY (and staunchly, it is their NATURE) "good and right and true" in their true nature, not "personality" (gestures are phony) AND will remember/acknowledge the creator (otherwise, they are a law to themselves, not under God).

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So, if you don't believe that the creator will find a useful/practical purpose in flaming/burning the ungodly forever and ever instead of burning up/disposing of/consuming into non-existence those that are useless for His everlasting kingdom (they will be disposed of/burnt up "forever") or that a reptile spoke to Eve in the garden, then, when you leave this earth, the creator will say to you...

"oh you silly man, just like so many others who will live with me forever, you did not believe the things in my book that didn't make sense to you".

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