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How do we know that the gospel is for salvation and not for converting society?

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The gospel's purpose is to save individuals, not to convert society or human government.

The gospel is not designed to transform society or the government into a Christian entity. Historically, attempts like the Moral Majority have shown that seeking to Christianize the government can lead to further corruption, as was seen in the time of Constantine. Instead, the gospel's purpose is individual salvation—calling sinners to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, who is the only means of redemption. The New Testament shows the apostles preaching the gospel led to division rather than societal harmony. Thus, the gospel's aim is personal change that reflects God's glory, rather than broader societal reformation.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

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