Your argument against "many paths to God"

[cloudyday2]

How would you persuade somebody who seeks God that Christianity is either the best way or the only way (without simply quoting from Christian sources that the other person doesn't yet accept)?

 

[Hieronymus]

More and more i just give up, when people who know next to nothing about the subject (that is unfortunately most people) automatically regurgitate the the objections and biasses they have been taught by the world.

 

[cloudyday2]

More and more i just give up, when people who know next to nothing about the subject (that is unfortunately most people) automatically regurgitate the the objections and biasses they have been taught by the world.

What??? Maybe you posted this in the wrong thread by mistake? (Not intending to be rude. Maybe elaborate on what you mean?)

 

[Hieronymus]

What??? Maybe you posted this in the wrong thread by mistake? (Not intending to be rude. Maybe elaborate on what you mean?)

O, sorry if i wasn't clear.
I more and more give up persuading people, because it's no use.
Everybody is thoroughly programmed to dismiss Jesus Christ around here.
I feel i only make it worse if i try to shed some light.

 

[HereIStand]

The historical existence of Christ and the confirmation of His crucifixion by Roman historian Tacitus. After that, acceptance of the biblical manuscripts as historical sources on secular grounds. Finally, acceptance of the testimony of the disciples to the witness of Jesus' resurrection, and the willingness of most of them to be martyred for the truth.

 

[SkyWriting]

How would you persuade somebody who seeks God that Christianity is either the best way or the only way (without simply quoting from Christian sources that the other person doesn't yet accept)?

Many people convert from other religions, so it's certainly not the only way.
And I'd never presume that my path was the best, either. Their own path
individually is the best.

 

[Adstar]

How would you persuade somebody who seeks God that Christianity is either the best way or the only way (without simply quoting from Christian sources that the other person doesn't yet accept)?

Well if we exclude Christian scriptures i would say to the person in question::

If we believe there is only One God, then logically it can be argued that that God would have a Will for all mankind... A set standard will for all mankind...

Therefore if that God decided to give His will to mankind He would not give 100 different contradictory messages to 100 different groups of people that conflict with each other is serious ways...

Therefore the Christian claim that there is only one way to an eternal relationship with God is a reasonable and reasoned belief...

 

[2PhiloVoid]

How would you persuade somebody who seeks God that Christianity is either the best way or the only way (without simply quoting from Christian sources that the other person doesn't yet accept)?

In the context a biblical understanding of sharing the Christian faith, all we can do is present the Gospel message and do our best to lay out how it compares and contrasts to other religions. Any actual persuasion will then be up to God to work out in the life of the person who is newly contemplating the veracity of Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Peace,
2PhiloVoid

 

[Dave-W]

The historical existence of Christ and the confirmation of His crucifixion by Roman historian Tacitus. After that, acceptance of the biblical manuscripts as historical sources on secular grounds. Finally, acceptance of the testimony of the disciples to the witness of Jesus' resurrection, and the willingness of most of them to be martyred for the truth.

How is that not relying on the "wisdom of men?"

1 Cor 2.4 and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.​

If you want to persuade someone, show them God's power.

My good friends over at PRMI have a course in "listening evangelism." I have yet to take it, but have seen the over view. It includes listening to God for clues as to what makes a particular person tick, facts from their private life, etc.

https://www.prmi.org/program-descriptions/the-dunamis-project/listening-evangelism-dp6

 

[HereIStand]

How is that not relying on the "wisdom of men?"

1 Cor 2.4 and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.​

If you want to persuade someone, show them God's power.

My good friends over at PRMI have a course in "listening evangelism." I have yet to take it, but have seen the over view. It includes listening to God for clues as to what makes a particular person tick, facts from their private life, etc.

Sure. I don't think it's the only thing that you could or should use.

Years ago though, I recall being at an Alpha course at the home of a Presbyterian doctor. A college age student (a non-Christian I believe) asked what evidence is there for the existence of Christ outside the Bible. Neither he nor anyone else (including me) could answer the question. Sad.

 

[Dave-W]

Years ago though, I recall being at an Alpha course at the home of a Presbyterian doctor. A college age student (a non-Christian I believe) asked what evidence is there for the existence of Christ outside the Bible. Neither he nor anyone else (including me) could answer the question. Sad.

You are Presbyterian. Find a PRMI Dunamis track near you and attend it. They are running in Holland MI, Virginia Beach VA, Bellingham WA; and internationally in Guelph Ontario Canada; Matagalpa Nicaragua; and East Sussex UK.

www.prmi.org

 

[Tolworth John]

How would you persuade somebody who seeks God that Christianity is either the best way or the only way (without simply quoting from Christian sources that the other person doesn't yet accept)?

I would ask them to demonstrate how all paths led to God when islam says there is only one God and only one way, budhism says there is no God, hinduism says everything is God.
I would also point out that Christianity is totaly different from all relidions in that instead of the Christian having to please or earn the right to be close to God. God in Christianity freely offers his love and salvation to all who will recieve it.

 

[ToddNotTodd]

I would also point out that Christianity is totaly different from all relidions in that instead of the Christian having to please or earn the right to be close to God. God in Christianity freely offers his love and salvation to all who will recieve it.

All religions have unique aspects. A religion isn't more or less likely to be true if it's unique.

 

[Tolworth John]

All religions have unique aspects. A religion isn't more or less likely to be true if it's unique.

True, but something that is unique means it is worth having a closer look at it.
Christianity has many unique claims.

 

[cloudyday2]

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Finally, acceptance of the testimony of the disciples to the witness of Jesus' resurrection, and the willingness of most of them to be martyred for the truth.

That last point seems like it might be useful to some degree.

 

[cloudyday2]

Well if we exclude Christian scriptures i would say to the person in question::

If we believe there is only One God, then logically it can be argued that that God would have a Will for all mankind... A set standard will for all mankind...

Therefore if that God decided to give His will to mankind He would not give 100 different contradictory messages to 100 different groups of people that conflict with each other is serious ways...

Therefore the Christian claim that there is only one way to an eternal relationship with God is a reasonable and reasoned belief...

That's an interesting argument. My rebuttal might be that maybe the actual message is the common traits of all the contradictory messages. Maybe God gives a message and the listener hears what he/she wants to hear in addition to what was actually said. IDK (I'm not sure if that rebuttal works or not. I'm not sure what the common traits might be.)

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

How would you persuade somebody who seeks God that Christianity is either the best way or the only way (without simply quoting from Christian sources that the other person doesn't yet accept)?

Just tell others what Jesus has done. Simple.

IF someone seeks God's Kingdom, and keeps seeking God's Kingdom, they will find it,
no matter what you say to persuade them of anything - even that any denomination or group is right or wrong, etc .

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Maybe God gives a message and the listener hears what he/she wants to hear

, this happens a lot on this forum , and throughout the world, and throughout history.

 

[ToddNotTodd]

True, but something that is unique means it is worth having a closer look at it.
Christianity has many unique claims.

They all do. So they all require a closer look?

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

True, but something that is unique means it is worth having a closer look at it.
Christianity has many unique claims.

YHWH is high above the humanity - His Ways are not man's ways, nor are His Thoughts man's thoughts at all.

Any unique claims of the devil/ the world/ man's religion not from YHWH:
"There is a way that seems right to men, yet
it is the way of death."

vs
"Every good comes from YHWH"

so seek Him, His Kingdom, His Way, Truth, Life = JESUS!
Christ Crucified ! and raised from the dead never to die again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!