Speaking with a devout atheist about God is a formidable task. With that being said, it is our commission, given to us through Jesus, to spread the good news (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:19-29 ESV). Jesus made it abundantly clear, through the Great Commission, that our assignment is to preach the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Our ministry is to take this message throughout the world. Weber (2005) (WordSearch software) wrote “The central command is make disciples. At the heart of our mission is the reproduction in others of what Jesus has produced in us: faith, obedience, growth, authority, compassion, love, and a bold, truthful message as his witnesses.” One comfort that I hold on to is that I do not need to just rely on myself while sharing the gospel. God’s Word expresses that we are to spread the gospel “by the Holy Spirit”—who dwells within us. Phillips, Brown, & Stonestreet (2008) also mention this when they wrote, “Everything man can know about God is accomplished through the work of the Holy Spirit” (p. 100).
Sharing my belief in God and my Christian Biblical Worldview would be uncomfortable at best with a devout atheist, however, I would do my best to make God proud of me. …show more content…
We might differ on our beliefs in God, but we might have more in common than what sets us apart, such as; child rearing, healthcare, cooking, hobbies, etc. Speaking on those common interests and why I am grateful for the commonalities we share would create an ease in our discussion. I would share my personal experience with the person; how I was before I was a Christian, my background, what led me to the Lord, and what he has done in my life, miracles, answered prayers, etc. I would also share others’ testimonies. I would invite questions and try to not become offended should a comment become uncomfortable or
Sharing my belief in God and my Christian Biblical Worldview would be uncomfortable at best with a devout atheist, however, I would do my best to make God proud of me. …show more content…
We might differ on our beliefs in God, but we might have more in common than what sets us apart, such as; child rearing, healthcare, cooking, hobbies, etc. Speaking on those common interests and why I am grateful for the commonalities we share would create an ease in our discussion. I would share my personal experience with the person; how I was before I was a Christian, my background, what led me to the Lord, and what he has done in my life, miracles, answered prayers, etc. I would also share others’ testimonies. I would invite questions and try to not become offended should a comment become uncomfortable or