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</html>";s:4:"text";s:24476:"September 15, 2015. The more you can promote it, the more likely they are to understand the importance of small groups. Dear Jesus, I am a sinner. People married younger in biblical times than they do now. Jesus was accused of being out of his mind and demon-possessed (Mark 3:21-22). 10 Ways the Bible Uses Apologetics. Conclusion. Some of the above arguments are very weak: appeals to personal experience,vicious circular reasoning, and appeals to a first cause. If you hear people talking trash about God, pray "Father, … It helps if your target is easily persuaded by weak arguments. It makes sense. So pray for the people around you who aren’t Christians, live the godly life God called you to live before them, make the most ofthe opportunities that come your way and trust that God will use you to bring others into his kingdom. The people in Jesus' day, however, had a chance to witness firsthand whether or not He performed miraculous deeds. ISV. The Bible is a work written after Jesus died. The pastor of Belle Meadows Baptist Church in Bristol, Virginia, maintains that he can make well an argument of God’s existence to an atheist. In the end, the truth of the Bible rests on the identity and authority of … Christians have adopted many views about the appearing of Christ. Today believers live similar lives to unbelievers. Here are seven lies you might encounter and the truths you can use to fight them. Pray that they would understand what you are attempting to tell them. For most people, coming to faith in Christ is not a Damascus road experience. Revelation is an ongoing process. The Word of God: Evidence that Scripture is Divine. “Bible Verses to Lead Someone to Christ” I believe the unbeliever needs to be made aware of the Law(Ten Commandments). The people who wrote the bible made sure to include many parts where they predict that there will be some people who don’t believe what is written within. I … A Muslim, on the other hand, believes in a god but doesn’t believe the Bible because his religion tells him it has been corrupted. If you’re visiting this blog, then you’re probably both a Jesus-lover and someone who likes to see people getting saved. The Bible makes the claim that it is the unvarnished Word of God, that it is the truth of God, that it comes from him. I am looking for answers. by Mark Hart. It is valuable for deriving moral and ethical insights. Believing … The lack of an afterlife doesn't have to be scary. The Bible is a human document preserving the history, culture, legends, and hopes of a people. People need to hear about small groups all the time. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/four-ways-to-witness-to-atheists you fools!” The Bible says, ‘Do not rebel against the Lord’ (Numbers 14:9). The difference between the Godly people in the Bible and the so called Christians today is so huge, it is like the gulf between Heaven and Hell. ( convinc ) To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence. It was people looking for reasons not to accept. God, Fatherhood Of Fathers, Responsibilities Of discipline, in the family discipline, divine Chastisement Knowing God, Effects Of. A legitimate belief in God must be founded on facts that we intelligently determine to be true. Do not soft-pedal around biblical terminology to please Muslim hearers. They need to be “woken up”… reminded, that God actually wrote these Laws on their conscience and that no one (especially me) has ever been able to keep this Law. Know the Scriptures well, and know the confessions and what exactly you believe (catechisms). 1 Corinthians 14:22 Why tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serves not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. Below are the English definition details. Children believe the Bible is true at first because their parents, or the person caring or them say it is true, and treat it as true. Mid-Year Is the Perfect 'Second Chance' to Read Your Bible More. We know this because Jesus’ deity is evident not only in this verse, but also repeatedly in the gospel of John. When asked what made them answer this way, the most common response (24%) said that the Bible was written by men (not God, albeit inspiring men). 1. We could scold them, telling them how much they should believe the Bible. Why? Yes, the Bible provides compelling evidence that God exists. They believe the Bible is inaccurate because it was written thousands of years ago by many authors Verb. If the Torah were merely attempting to convince people of the greatness of Israel or of God, the heroes would not have these flaws. People who learn about god through powerpoints in e-mails and such. The testimony of the Gospels provides the most reliable witness to Christ. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer [in Christ], however, his father was a Greek. As soon as he had seen the vision, we immediately looked for a way to go to Macedonia, because we were convinced that God had called us to tell the people there the good news. Preach the Gospel as it is! Someone with too much biblical knowledge would be much harder to convince. How to Reach Your Friends Who Don’t Believe. Then he made the remark, "Unlike Islam, where the Quran is handed down from Heaven in Arabic, our Bible is handed out down through people with different histories, different temperaments, different personalities," so we should rejoice at the diversity of the Bible, even though we wish these footnotes would go away, and in some cases, scholarship has allowed them to go away. Some people have had a non-religious upbringing. These are scientific facts that I … In Rev 1:17-18, Jesus, the one who "became dead, but, look! You never know, they may even ask. (obsolete) To overcome, conquer, vanquish. We have all been Law breakers(Rom 3:23). 1. ( Romans 12:1; 1 John 5: 20, footnote) Consider the following lines of reasoning based on the Bible: One philosophy of the atheist is, ‘The truth is out there, just not in the Bible’. We know this because Jesus’ deity is evident not only in this verse, but also repeatedly in the gospel of John. Because of the trinitarian statements in the New Testament. Words can share our ideology, but only through humble works can we fully share our theology. If you were to provide empirical evidence of god, however, I would still not be a believer, because I would have evidence of its existence. * Shakespeare. The difference with the Bible is that it focuses on Jesus, a carpenter from the Jewish town of Nazareth, who told people that he was God in the flesh. It should be noted that all the facts used by the Christian in the above hypotheticalconversation are true. 5. Answer: First of all, you cannot convince anyone of something they are not willing to be convinced of. Most religions, including Christianity, believe that this occurs and it is what distinguishes man from all other animals.Incarnation is a normal process, part of the regular human life cycle. He won’t believe the Bible is the word of God because he doesn’t believe in God. People who learn about god through powerpoints in e-mails and such. Well, I really don't wanna lose her as a friend, I actually want to help her, because her strong beliefs are really messing with her studies. Verb. You can’t convince people to enter into that relationship. That is God’s responsibility. You role is to keep pointing people to God, it is God’s role to call them to himself. If God is not calling them, then nothing you do will convince them otherwise (that doesn;t mean you don’t do it, rather it means you spend a lot of time in prayer for them). Jesus was ignorant of the end time (13:32). The human eye's ability to distinguish seven million colors and handle 1.5 million messages simultaneously. I found an interesting video and it is part of a show called, “The Atheist Delusion.” They also have a book that goes with the same title. Show them contradictions in the Bible. Right now, she doesn’t believe she has any need to have her sins forgiven – and therefore she doesn’t believe … The Jewish people returned to their homeland in Israel just as the Bible said they would, but this isn’t a genuine prediction – they did it because the Bible said they would. Be clear about what you believe and why you believe it. Here is convince in the Bible. It encourages us to build faith in God, not by blindly believing religious assertions, but by using our “power of reason” and “mental perception.”. The Torah is accorded a higher place than the rest of the Hebrew Bible. This not only plants amazing seeds for a harvest in your own life, it shows others that you're not a phony. They will stop doubters dead in their tracks. This not only plants amazing seeds for a harvest in your own life, it shows others that you're not a phony. Then the Quran is the word of God. Jesus says of His sheep, who hear His voice and follow Him (John 10:28), “ I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.” That invitation extends to you. The best way to “convince” people is to introduce them to Jesus (in the Bible) and let God do the convincing. How do you convince people that Christianity should be the only religion/faith in this world? What does the source Greek word διακατελέγχομαι mean and how is it used in the Bible? People can convince others of just about anything, but that doesn't mean it's real. For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”. Mockery feels good but it just makes conspiracy theorists dig in their heels. I believe in life after death because Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11). Of the Bible (Christianity), the Koran (Islam) and the Hebrew Scriptures (Judaism), the one that stands out is the Bible. (3) The Bible gives absolutely no indication that Mary or the saints can hear our prayers. Lie #1: God doesn’t want to hear from you anymore. Everyone outside of the group, who doesn’t believe are “devils” according to Man Hee Lee’s book . James says the burden of proof is in our actions. to convince them the Bible is valid, hopefully leading them to a conversion experience by accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, thus saving their soul from hell and the eventual lake of fire. Pray that the Holy Spirit will convict them of their sin and convince them that they need Jesus Christ, our God. Small groups are places where people are pastored, encouraged, loved on, and do life together… when people show up. The serpent said to the woman, “You surely will not die! If a person is determined to believe that the Bible was corrupted, nothing will convince him otherwise, other than the direct action of the Holy Spirit. I will not believe in anything, I require empirical evidence to adjust my woldview. The Bible contains 66 books written over 1,500 years by 40 different writers … That accusation was even thrown in my face several times by Christians when I … Top. Because this universe and this world were created by a logical and rational being, logic is inherent. First, I believe the Bible is … Thirty-nine books make up the Old Testament. It is not one gigantic leap up Mount Improbable, but rather an evolving faith over a period of time, with the Holy Spirit using a number of factors, including evidence, experience, the Bible, coincidence, friends, foes and family. That's not to say it's *unimportant* though. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal … (Satan's biggest lie is that we can become gods or be like gods.) So, you first have to discuss the issue of God’s existence. "… If God desires that People will be looking at it through the lens of their religion. Not after you’ve ignored Him for so long. I would say the majority of Christians don't have a great understanding of the true message of the Bible anyway so … Tell the person that you believe the Bible is true and quote people with impressive credentials who also believe it to be true. The Bible’s answer. “Bible Verses to Lead Someone to Christ” I believe the unbeliever needs to be made aware of the Law(Ten Commandments). Well, I really don't wanna lose her as a friend, I actually want to help her, because her strong beliefs are really messing with her studies. Many people will tell you that “based on human logic” the Resurrection makes no sense. We could slam them with proof of the Bible’s divine origin—fulfilled prophecy or quotes from famous people or the fact of the Bible … Your time would be well spent demonstrating an attractive vision of the Savior through your life and be ready to discuss and answer their eventual questions. by Victoria Le Sweatman. This is a good thing. If the Bible was "true" why is the Quran? Okay, the Bible says that the Holy Spirit is the only one that can convince people. However, we are ALL sinners on this earth, and each person must stand for their own sins before God. God’s Word is … Again, the question, “How can I convince someone that they have eternal security?” Again, the answer, you can’t. John 10:37,38 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. ․․․․․ There’s no reason to feel awkward or ashamed because you believe in God and in creation. We have all been Law breakers(Rom 3:23). 15 Logical Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection. James 3:13 NLT. The first thing we need to remember is that “human logic” is not omnipotence. So it is easy (or easier) to convince someone (such as a Protestant) that your argument is true, for example our God is the true God. Having an attitude of trying to convince people to believe in Christ will seldom be successful. The enemy, however, wants us to believe that God’s glory is at odds with our happiness. Admit that parts are tough. They need to be “woken up”… reminded, that God actually wrote these Laws on their conscience and that no one (especially me) has ever been able to keep this Law. It shows that you live what you believe. And, frankly, unless a person has been personally convinced to believe in God, he is not likely to hold that belief when under pressure. What’s sadder is that they go on with their lives without knowing their true purpose. You can’t convince anyone of it, but you can share the truths of the Bible with them and pray that the Holy Spirit will open their understanding. A: One way to deal with him might be to hand him a Bible and ask him to show you one of these alleged errors or contradictions—because in my experience, most people who say things like this have never actually read the Bible. Label the right side “all things that came into being,” that is, all created things. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”. I hope that you will find some answers to your questions, and at least begin to understand why many people (myself included) do believe in a god, especially the God of the Bible. I hope you will be gentle and kind to any Jehovah’s Witnesses that come to your door. 1. Answer. You don’t have to put your brain on the shelf to believe in Jesus. Preach the Gospel as it is! I believe the Bible and try to follow Jesus Christ in all that I do because of what he has done for me. (2) The Bible nowhere mentions anyone asking for someone in heaven to pray for him. Revelation is an ongoing process. 1. Friends of mine who are atheists love to say, “"the Bible is full of contradictions.” Salvation, however, is available – Mark 1:15 “…repent and believe in the gospel.” affect people quite strongly - either causing feelings of comfort, or anger. Jesus was unable to perform mighty works in his hometown (6:5). In My Opinion, the Best Proof That God Exists is This. Tell your friend what your Christianity means to you. One of the main reasons I believe in the trinity is the existence of several clear statements in the Bible that seem to put the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit together on the same level. The five best reasons not to believe in God. You can’t convince anyone of it, but you can share the truths of the Bible with them and pray that the Holy Spirit will open their understanding. by Victoria Le Sweatman. It’s also known as the argument from first cause, the causal argument, or the argument from existence. The start of the universe and much more. One philosophy of the atheist is, ‘The truth is out there, just not in the Bible’. 6 Things That Prove God Is Real When people argue against God’s existence, hit them with these six proofs. Incarnation is the process of a soul entering a fetus at some point before birth. Ask your friend if he understands that. The Torah does something in its historical recordings that no other religion and writtings of the time did. The reason why people don’t believe in evolution. I believe in life after death because of the overwhelming evidence in support of the resurrection of Jesus. I believe You came to earth 2,000 years ago. Put the word “God” in the left-hand side of your box. If you try to leave the group, you are an outcast and labeled. you fools!” The Bible says, ‘Do not rebel against the Lord’ (Numbers 14:9). The best way of convincing someone of his sin is to take him to Scripture. I honestly don't give a f*** about making people believe what I believe, chances are they won't be able to convince me to believe what they believe… Now you have five proofs that evolution is F-A-L-S-E and that special creation is true—and we didn't even use the Bible. When I confessed my belief in God to my best friend, she would have been about as shocked to learn that Richard Dawkins had become a Baptist minister. Again, you need more "faith" to believe in blind evolution than in an all-knowing Creator who designed the marvelous tree in the first place. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. I am living forever and ever", refers to himself as the first and the last. And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, … Many Christians appear to hold to the mistaken belief that atheism is a cheap cop-out. 10:17). affect people quite strongly - either causing feelings of comfort, or anger. Genesis 3:4-5 (NASB) As a result, Eve looked at the fruit on the tree and somehow she knew the fruit would make her wise. How to Reach Your Friends Who Don’t Believe. Made in God’s image. God is its ultimate author and source, though indeed he used human authors to communicate that message. I state using scripture. Children in Muslim homes will believe that the Koran is true. Considering the evidence, it’s entirely reasonable to believe that we humans are the product of intelligent design. Torrey's Topical Textbook. Do not soft-pedal around biblical terminology to please Muslim hearers. Remember that they are blinded by the god of this world and can’t see the true Jesus (Eph 2:1-3). Pray for them, ask them about Jesus’ divinity, show them what John 1:1-3 really says in the most accurate translations, and then leave it alone. I believe you rose from the dead and ascended to heaven. The testimony of the Gospels provides the most reliable witness to Christ. It is not one gigantic leap up Mount Improbable, but rather an evolving faith over a period of time, with the Holy Spirit using a number of factors, including evidence, experience, the Bible, coincidence, friends, foes and family. It is valuable for deriving moral and ethical insights. If you were to provide empirical evidence of god, however, I would still not be a believer, because I would have evidence of its existence. "What is incarnation?" That is, it pointed out the flaws of its heroes. I believe in the trinity for four good reasons -- Bible reasons. you dont..beliefe its something thats inside you, and you wouldnt think of the thought that god dont excist..and that person have he`s ore her`s beliefe..and why is it so important to convince someone, let them believe in what they want to believe in. The Bible nowhere describes anyone in heaven praying for anyone on earth. Don't try to debate about logic or the Bible. The apostle Paul asks other Christians to pray for him in Ephesians 6:19. Secondly, if someone has heavily invested in not believing a thing, then they are not going to believe in it, no matter what evidence there is. Someone can say they disagree with John 1:1 or that interpretation, but they are disagreeing with what the Bible clearly says. People who learn about god through powerpoints in e-mails and such. ․․․․․ 2. That’s about all he got right. Jesus said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him” (John 6:44). ... Western states operate on the basis of a constitution and the rule of law and have nothing to do with religion or the Bible. Take an atheist, for example. It is the Holy Spirit who can help them to understand. There are miracles in the Quran. The best way to “convince” people is to introduce them to Jesus (in the Bible) and let God do the convincing. There Was A Sufficient Number Of Miracles First, the number of miracles Jesus performed was sufficient for honest inquirers to believe in them. When I confessed my belief in God to my best friend, she would have been about as shocked to learn that Richard Dawkins had become a Baptist minister. September 15, 2015. The truth God always wants to hear from you, even if it’s been a while. So we believe in the Bible and that everything in it is fact. You never know, they may even ask. I hope that you will find some answers to your questions, and at least begin to understand why many people (myself included) do believe in a god, especially the God of the Bible. Know the Scriptures well, and know the confessions and what exactly you believe (catechisms). For most people, coming to faith in Christ is not a Damascus road experience. They are created in the image of the Creator, though marred by sin. In Rev 22:12-13, Jesus Christ, the one who is "coming quickly", says of himself, " I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end". Atheists claim not to believe in God. Apologetics is how we logically and philosophically justify our beliefs in the Bible and Jesus. People tend to favor the logical over the non-logical. Consider these two texts “God would that none be lost” and “"no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. The wisdom of the Bible was not sufficient because it was perceived as foolishness. There needs to be a sincere desire to seek the truth. This is why the most important thing you can do for your neighbor is to pray for her. * Shakespeare. This is my thought. But it is entirely natural and not supernatural. The Bible is the world's most translated and best-selling book, reaching more people in more places than any other literary work. John Calvin argued that the Bible carries both persuasion and conviction in terms of its internal testimony—the marks of truth that could be found just by an examination of the book itself—as well as external evidences that would corroborate that substantial evidence to give solid proof for its being the Word of God. They believe the Bible is inaccurate because it was written thousands of years ago by many authors Like God tells us through the Hebrew writer, “Faith is belief in things unseen.” (Hebrews 11:1) I believe in life after death because the inspired Word of God tells me that there will be a Judgment Day, heaven and hell. If you made a New Year’s resolution, then you probably have broken it … If you believe that all of the Word of God is totally infallible and inerrant, then you have to believe what these kinds of verses are telling you. Rest on the Resurrection. 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