Proverbs 16:6 says,
"by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil."
Fear of Hellfire is a perfectly legitimate reason to turn to Christ. In fact, I would say (in my experience) seldom is a sinner saved because they were told Jesus loves them. Only once they recognize that they're doomed without Christ will they turn.
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If they accept Christ only because of the fear of being in hell for eternity, will they truly come to accept his love at the same time?
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Hell is not the motivating factor for mature believers. Although a fire and brimstone message does sometimes encourage believers to walk more closely with the Lord, it's primary purpose is to strike fear into the lost.
Christ preached longer and louder about Hell than of Heaven.
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it seems to me that ALL aspects of Christ need to preached.
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I agree
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"Preach the word; be instant in season,
out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort
with all long suffering and doctrine."
~ 2 Timothy 4:2-4