witnessing

[CaliGirl341]

Hey I was talking to someone who didn't know Jesus, and he was listening and asking a lot of questions which is good. I was just telling him about the love of God and how He's our creator. But then he asks, "well what makes your religion right?" And I know and believe in my heart with all that I have that God is real and I have a passion to serve Him, and He gave us His word so that we can get spiritually fed. Our proof is His Word, His creation, and experiencing His love. But then he goes, "what about what other religions say who has their bible that they follow?" Like i said i believe in Jesus with all my heart, and what if someone believes in like the buddhism religion or atheist relgion with all their heart, how am i suppose to tell them about Jesus? And by no means am I going to try to proove the person wrong or challenge them I just want them to have the opportunity to hear the truth and the good news that God has told us to share. But in that situation what am i suppose to say? If you can give me some advise that would be great, thanks for your time.

 

[Bound4Glory]

I believe you done all you could do for that person. The Lord knows you planted a seed and that is what He/Jesus had instructed you to do, there may or may not come a time in that persons life as a reminder of the seed being sown when he/she is down and out and the spirit will move in their hearts and set them free from captivity.

The Great Messiah is very pleased with you for doing His will and therefore has rewarded you. If you feel for this person in any way, it would also be wise to say a silent prayer for forgiveness.

B4G

 

[LegomasterJC]

The best thing you can do is ask the Holy Spirit to speak through you. The more you read the bible, the more you will be able to understand and be able to witness to others. Also going to the Questions by nonchristians forum and reading how other people answer their questions might help you, but always find out for yourself if it is true to the word of God.

 

[CaliGirl341]

Thank you very much for you guys' advice, i really appreciate it. God bless.

 

[Laurie]

i agree with legomastJC ... i also believe that you should keep this person in your prayers; i know you probably already do ... but i mean like, constantly and passionatly and pray that God leads you in what you say so you're just not rambling on about something you can't even support ... be careful about everything you say, I've been in the situations before, and if you aren't sure about something yourself, then DON'T SAY IT. Expeshely if that person is in one of those, "im going to debate you till i prove you wrong!!!" kind of moods *shutters* ... that could get you into a very sticky situation!

I've been talking to one of my friends about Jesus and stuff, then one day about a week ago he was like, "how long have you been praying for me?" ... then i told him the truth, "since i've met you, i've been praying for you" Then he was like, "I KNEW IT! MY LIFE HAS BEEN GOING DOWNHILL EVER SINCE I MET YOU! MY FRIENDS HAVE LEFT ME! EVERYTHINGS GOING WRONG!" he said that, and some other stuff, except he was cussing like everyother word . But the thing is, Im glad he told me about his other friends leaving, I know God's dealing with him now, because they were seriously messing with his mind, they even once got him thinking he was gay . . . all i can do now, is pray passionatly for him, and try to talk to him if i can, but he just ignores me now

oh well, im rambling arent I ... I hope all goes well and never stop spreading the good news!

God bless,

Laurie

 

[Johnnz]

Caligirl341,

You need equipping. One of the best things about witnessing is that we very soon confronted with our own ignorance! Most of our early witnessing is of most benefit to us, not the other person.

You can just retreat into quoting verses or experiences, but that will not be enough for many people. So, you will need to visit your local christian bookstore and get hold of some intelligent Christian reading which adequately addresses the questions you have. If you make this effort you will reap a lifetime of expanded Christian understanding and appreciation, and be much more helpful to many non Christians.

John
NZ

 

[Rafael]

Share the Living Word of God that is inside you through the Holy Spirit. Also, it is much more what we do than what we say. Charity and faithfulness shown before others gets them to ask why you are giving and sharing in a world of greed and selfishness. Take on the humble character of our loving Savior Jesus, and soon people will wonder and seek comment about your love and faithful selfless concern for others. When they ask, you can explain the faith of Jesus that dwells inside of you.

Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

 

[kleptobismol]

witnessing is hard, but it sounds like u did a pretty good job...some ppl just dont want to listen and there's nothing we can do to make them

 

[wayfaring man]

Along the lines of what raphe said -

The proof is the fruit .

...The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. <-----> Galatians 5:22+23

Ye shall know them by their fruits... <-----> Matthew 7:16

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. <-----> John 13:35

[ The love which Christ demonstrated ]

i.e. True love , love for the soul , which God has made to be in His own image .

Peace In The Beloved Jesus .

wm

 

[Rafael]

"well what makes your religion right?"
"what about what other religions say who has their bible that they follow?"

I guess a direct response to such a question would be to say is that you have found through your searching that these words in the Bible spoke to your heart life. They are words of life and spirit that Jesus spoke and imparted to us.
When they say other religions, well you could query them have they studied the other religions yet and found better truth and words of life?
As I mentioned earlier and as the others have encouraged, don't worry about what you will say. The Holy Spirit will give you the right words for the situation if you pray beforehand and ask for each days graces. I think this is why a prayerful life can help us out with the situations that arise with each different day and its trials and lessons. From what you said, I'd say that you did fine and that God will use you much much more, as long as you are willing to be His vessel and want to be filled and poured out onto others lives.

 

[LegomasterJC]

Another thing I've noticed is not to inundate one with scripture. Testimony from your own life sometimes means a lot more to people.

 

[forgivenmuch]

its hard to witness to a non christian.. they are going to have to come to a point in thier lifes to want God or not. just show people love. thats the #1 thing that can reach people. debates are usless. i would always have someone with me when i done it. never go alone. learn scriptures about christ dieing for us. and if one wants to ask questions, you need to have the answers. if you are a baby in christ.. i would suggest you to read your bible and study to show thyself approve.. pray and ask God to help you.. i can remember alot of times i would wittness for God. i got more knowledge in it as i done it more. some people i would just hand them a pamplete about being saved. but it was still a witness to them... there are many methods you can use while wittnessing.. let your light shine before men.

 

[Mayzoo]

"well what makes your religion right?"

Christians follow by blind faith. We have read the bible, and we feel God and the Holy Spirit with us. You cannot "prove" our religon is right. But, conversly no one can "prove" our religon is wrong either. The fact that God will not perform miricles on demand as though he were a common performer, leads to the neccesity of blind faith. You can tell your friend that you know Christianity is right for you, because you feel it in your heart and your gut, and if you have explored other religons, tell him the conclusions you came to about those.

Much like any form of love, God cannot be "proven" in this day and age. While Christ walked the Earth, it could be proven.

Sounds like you performed a worthy act of witnessing to me .