ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS...
A SIMPLE COMMUNICATION TOOL THAT MAY HELP YOU IN YOUR WITNESS
I can't believe what I don't see or I just believe in science.
Trust, faith, honesty and God's love are important things we don’t see. God wants to keep it there, or it would not be trust and faith.
Religions are all the same.
There can only be one God and Creator just like we only have one father. No man or angel can ever forgive sins. Why not just ask your buddy to forgive your sins? All other religions have to resort to outward, superficial or man- made attempts to get to heaven but accepting Jesus purifies us internally. He is the perfect medicine.
What make Christianity so special?
In all other religions their god is out there; for us He is in our hearts.
I'm just doing my own thing.
Doing things our way is like shoving open the door of self will and hitting people in the face. Because the door is open self-will also lets anything and anyone in. If we don’t open the door inward to our souls through prayer and let God in we will perish.
I already believe in this or that religion (I’ve already rejected Christianity).
Since some people are already heavily into their religion or occult spiritualism, it is helpful to start with the facts of the Bible. There are thousands of historical, archaeological, and prophetic facts in the Bible verified like no other religion.
Why cant I just do the right thing, i.e. be nice?
The priority to do the right thing, from getting up on time, working hard, loving family, and supporting the community, has to be in the proper order. If God doesn’t become your priority and first love, you will perish.
We are all god-like.
Most occult religions believe man attains a god-likeness or simply have God within by nature, even quoting Old Testament scripture (“Ye are gods” Psalm 82:6). Jesus referred this scripture to Himself in John 10:34-38 as the coming Messiah, never as our own-self righteousness. God as man is redemption; man, angel, animal, or nature as God is idolatry and blasphemy Exo 20:3-5, Lev 24:16.
There's God in everything/one with nature:
Someone had to create sunsets and puppies and humans but they are not God; they are His creation. Because they are beautiful we recognize His handiwork but error if we think they are God Himself. He is our lawful Father. To give someone/something else honor is inappropriate and immoral.
I'm already a deacon, Methodist, businessman, successful this or that...
Mt 9:13 I come not for the (self) righteousness but to bring sinners to repentance. It is not our position in life that counts. It is who we know as our God and Savior, Jesus.
All is OK with me.
This moment in time may be OK but navigating the river of life with safety and confidence with its many unknown bends is impossible without God.
Why did God cause evil?
Do we blame police officers for all crimes committed by others?
I'm an atheist.
If you reject there is a God, it is the same as rejecting your mothers love for you! Unless you open the door to let God in, your life will only get worse.
Why is believing in Christ so important?
If we don’t accept Christ we don’t have life now or forever.
I don't sin.
Then why do you get angry? Or why do you hate yourself or someone else? Those are expressions of sin, your separation from God.
The way you share the gospel is custom designed by God for you. Copying someones “style” is never as good as being led by the Spirit which makes our witness fun and easy. It is natural to muster a little courage, but willingness to witness wherever we go is the key to letting God show you who, where and when. Your style will become natural and special!
As an example, sharing my homemade track is very simple. “Hello, here's a track on how to get to heaven” as the ice breaker along with “how would you get to heaven?” if they are interested or willing to talk. My goal is to close by asking if they would like to pray to get to heaven with the salvation prayer. When I approach or if they cut me off a “God Bless you” neutralizes their negativity. Good reference: Todd White ”FIRST TIME STEPPING OUT” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YASktcgDWY0IRST
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*this article, “Answers to Tough Questions” can be viewed from the website above under “Our Witness” or printed from the download button on the homepage. God Bless! Bob.