How Do I Preached to an Atheist with Scripture Reference

[Special1302]

Good morning my Christian family.I posted a bible scripture on a social media and an atheist commented that God is non-existent.I made my points to him in love why he is wrong.And I have been praying for his conversion.
I know argument does not convict a sinner.But I just need scriptural backing or materials that I can advise him to study.These will be planted as a seed in his heart for the Holy Spirit to work on.
God bless you all.
It is Our New Dawn Era!

 

[mcubed]

He has to defend himself and his position. You do not have to defend G-d, G-d always defends Himself. The starter is the Word is infallible and inerrant, it is alive... quoting it is sharper than a two-edged sword that divides the soul, joint and marrow. You are the not the offensive, Scripture plays its own defensive. IT IS G-D HIMSELF!!!! Read Psalm 91, Romans... even nature declares His glory.

 

[Angela53510]

When you witness to an atheist, it is called apologetics. Apologetics means “defence of the faith!” We have to lay a ground work with people who do not believe any god is possible, let alone the Living God!

There are different schools of thought on the best way to do this. Some people believe you should just preach the gospel right out of the Bible. And they have a point, because the word of God does not return void.

Others believe you need to tackle science, world view, answer objections before you preach the gospel. And they have a point, because you do need to reach people where they are at.

There are other schools, including both of the above. That is my preferred method. I also think it is vital to pray for this person, for God to soften their hearts.

I’ve been reading a book called “The Reason for God” by Tim Keller. He uses the first method. But I like it, because he is not talking theory. He and his wife went into Manhattan and did outreach to the young, disaffected intellectuals there. And his church grew from converts he made by both preaching the Bible in sermons, and reaching out socially.

There is also a video video series of the same name, based on the book, but handled differently. He has a discussion with a hip group of young professionals who are unsaved. He gradually answers all their objections with respect and dignity. We are watching the videos in our small group, and I am impressed by the genuine way he reaches out to these lost people, some of whom are atheists. I knew he was doing something right, but the videos show him modeling ways to develop relationships AND show his firm and honest faith in Christ.

I would suggest you might like to get the book and/or videos, to see his strategies, always with the power of the Holy Spirit to use his obvious gift of teaching people with the gospel.

Finally always remember that it is God who saves people not you! We do have to be obedient and share the gospel. But it is God who saves them. That takes a lot of pressure off the whole witnessing process, leaving you free to develop a sincere relationship with the person, while trusting that God is in control, and he will do the saving

 

[Blain]

Well There are different approaches to this and different people require different ways to be preached to. Some might be receptive to the methods Angela listed while others would not, I myself do not do this often but when God brings someone to me like that I seem to be able to reach those who think more logically almost kind of science like thinking. Sometimes all it takes to save a soul is to reason with them with logic, but not everyone is the same and just as we are all different we all require different ways to be reached. What do you know about this person? If you know hhis way of thinking perhaps you can then deduct how to properly reach him

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

The thing is, people are individuals. What appeals to one atheist may not appeal to another. I think you are right to pray because you want God to work with that person where you cannot. I agree with the others about The Sword of The Spirit (The Word)
And you have probably done more than you can see on the surface by using it. Ask God to remove the blinkers from that person's eyes so that they may see.

 

[JaumeJ]

One way to begin is to ask the person to imagine absolute nothing. If the party says he or she can, he is
not being truthful, most likely. Then ask how everything came into being out of nothing.

If he or she goes into the big boom theory (big bang or expanding universe the same), then ask how that
original smoldering center of energy that supposedly has produced all that is came from

No one, not even the most fervent scientist can explain where the beginning began, only God does this for
He is the Alpha and the Omega (The Alef andd the tav.) With no beginning and no end, He is the Source of all that
is,amen.

 

[FlyingDove]

Good morning my Christian family.I posted a bible scripture on a social media and an atheist commented that God is non-existent.I made my points to him in love why he is wrong.And I have been praying for his conversion.
I know argument does not convict a sinner.But I just need scriptural backing or materials that I can advise him to study.These will be planted as a seed in his heart for the Holy Spirit to work on.
God bless you all.
It is Our New Dawn Era!

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is """living and active""", sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow", and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Isaiah55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

 

[Willie-T]

"How Do I Preached to an Atheist with Scripture Reference"

Quite simply, You Don't. You "preach" with your living.

 

[Seedz]

Romans 1:18 and on.

 

[Dino246]

I'd recommend that you learn the arguments used by Greg Bahnsen (presuppositional apologetics), Greg Koukl (the Columbo method), Frank Turek, Gary Habermas, and other apologists.

Recognize that the ground on which you stand (Scripture) is not recognized by the atheist, so arguments directly from Scripture will not convince him. At the same time, don't allow the atheist so demand "common ground" for there is none. Instead, reflect the arguments presented by the atheist back to him, with a demonstration of their irrationality or their fundamental dependence upon the existence of God.

 

[Depleted]

Good morning my Christian family.I posted a bible scripture on a social media and an atheist commented that God is non-existent.I made my points to him in love why he is wrong.And I have been praying for his conversion.
I know argument does not convict a sinner.But I just need scriptural backing or materials that I can advise him to study.These will be planted as a seed in his heart for the Holy Spirit to work on.
God bless you all.
It is Our New Dawn Era!

You do not believe in the Islamic God, so if someone gave you verses from the Quran would that make you believe in that God? Giving the guy verses from the Bible won't convince him, because he doesn't believe the Bible.

Give him reality. Romans 1:[FONT=&quot]19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.[/FONT]

Show him the glory of God in what he sees every day. And then play it by ear after that.

(BTW, he doesn't have to defend his position. In a debate there are two sides -- the ones who believe the positive, and the ones who believe the negative. "There is no God" is the negative. And, since you can't prove something does NOT exist, it really is up to the side with the positive to prove their stand.)

 

[Seedz]

They will always pull the science card. What they don't know is that science is riddled with deceit, half truths, and deliberate attempts to hide the true creation of God.

Atheism is a result of these dark agendas.

Brainwashed by satanic propaganda.

 

[Dan58]

Atheist don't believe scripture either.. To them, quoting scripture to substantiate God is like quoting a comic book to authenticate Super Man. I wouldn't waste your time on nonbelievers unless they ask questions.. jmo

 

[Dino246]

...
(BTW, he doesn't have to defend his position. In a debate there are two sides -- the ones who believe the positive, and the ones who believe the negative. "There is no God" is the negative. And, since you can't prove something does NOT exist, it really is up to the side with the positive to prove their stand.)

While what you wrote here is generally sound, it needs a tweak: it is the one who makes an assertion who must defend that assertion. If the atheist makes the claim, "There is no god", the Christian can simply question how the atheist came to that conclusion, without making the counter-assertion until the atheist is ready to hear it.

If an atheist states, "There is no god. Try to prove me wrong!", he or she is using a logical fallacy called a burden-of-proof reversal, and there is no obligation to disprove it. Many Christians try to prove the assertion incorrect, without having done the extensive homework required beforehand. Many also get sidetracked into chasing every rabbit the atheist throws at them. Typically, neither is effective.

 

[Depleted]

While what you wrote here is generally sound, it needs a tweak: it is the one who makes an assertion who must defend that assertion. If the atheist makes the claim, "There is no god", the Christian can simply question how the atheist came to that conclusion, without making the counter-assertion until the atheist is ready to hear it.

If an atheist states, "There is no god. Try to prove me wrong!", he or she is using a logical fallacy called a burden-of-proof reversal, and there is no obligation to disprove it. Many Christians try to prove the assertion incorrect, without having done the extensive homework required beforehand. Many also get sidetracked into chasing every rabbit the atheist throws at them. Typically, neither is effective.

I used to do that. (Answer every question.) One time I wrote a 20 page paper proving his "the Bible is flawed" allegation was wrong. (Proved every thing he said "couldn't be true" could be true.) Took me two weeks of work.

When I presented it to him, he said "Your wrong." (Oh, and that's how he spelled that too. lol)

And that's how I learned NOT to play that game anymore. lol

 

[Zen]

I have been praying for his conversion.

I personally find that it's vanity because there's billions of godless people and no matter how much scripture and logic you post, they just reject God and move the goalposts. I think I believe more in predestination but who knows, God is a mystery.

Or maybe it's just a matter of being charismatic, like those Christians who claim to have converted millions or thousands of people.

 

[p_rehbein]

I'm a wee bit curious about that. First time I have read this proclamation on CC.

Good morning my Christian family.I posted a bible scripture on a social media and an atheist commented that God is non-existent.I made my points to him in love why he is wrong.And I have been praying for his conversion.
I know argument does not convict a sinner.But I just need scriptural backing or materials that I can advise him to study.These will be planted as a seed in his heart for the Holy Spirit to work on.
God bless you all.
It is Our New Dawn Era!

 

[oldethennew]

called out - elected - chosen = is the 'key', we see it over and over and over again,
like it or not!!! this is the lessons of the 'parables'... Jesus choses those at His own particular time,
for His particular reasons...take it or leave it...

 

[dcontroversal]

A fool has said in his heart there is no God.......

 

[FlSnookman7]

Good morning my Christian family.I posted a bible scripture on a social media and an atheist commented that God is non-existent.I made my points to him in love why he is wrong.And I have been praying for his conversion.
I know argument does not convict a sinner.But I just need scriptural backing or materials that I can advise him to study.These will be planted as a seed in his heart for the Holy Spirit to work on.
God bless you all.
It is Our New Dawn Era!

I would recommend "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel. It takes a modern legal approach towards Jesus being God and for events happening the way the bible describes them. The bible proves itself in many ways but one that a non Christian might understand is in prophecy. Just in the prophecies about Jesus the bible proves itself by being 100% accurate. Here is a link to CARM concerning this...

https://carm.org/prophecy-bible-and-jesus

I hope this helps and welcome to CC.

One other thing. Try in your conversations with this person not to become angry or frustrated. It happens when we KNOW yet someone else can not see. Remember, it is God who does the saving. How wonderful that He has chosen to use you to help this person!