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What are your cue's when talking to non Christians? Have you ever brought any of them to knowng Jesus (Having faith) Do they change, or stay the same. I only ask that last question because I knew some Christians who didn't seem to be anything but self centered.

But then I have met a few more who are very diffrent from most people, you know the one's who judge you while they do silly things.
 
My approach is simple; I talk to everybody, Christian or not, with love and compassion. God loves His children, even those who have not accepted Him; it is not for us to greet non-Christians with hostility - we should respect their current situation and show understanding.
If someone wished to talk about Christianity, I would openly discuss it, however I would not try and force my beliefs onto others; I equally wouldn't like someone else of another faith to force their beliefs onto me.
If one does something silly; they may be judged, this is a natural fact of life - it doesn't matter whether the person is Christian, Muslim, Jewish etc.

Regarding judgement; please refer to the following extract of scripture - I think all Christians try to follow these words.

Matthew 7:2
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.





I have the exact same approach that you do. :goodpost
 
I have the exact same approach that you do. :goodpost
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I would just say to not assume what a non believer thinks. I have assumed what a particular christian thinks and gotten it wrong. Christians have different theologies and ideas about god that need to be understood before a conversation can really begin. Same for non believers ideas.
This would be true with just about any conversation with anyone. When we make assumptions, we can get into trouble quickly.
 
You haven't met a Christian that you like then? That sounds pretty sad. There are many people I see that are an inspiration to me. Both Christian and nonchristian. But the Christian one's are sometimes extra inspirational because they've applied bible verses to their life, and have given me something more to live up to and strive for with life and faith.

As for ques, can you rephrase the question? There are ques we see in people in general from intreast and dis-intreast, trustworthiness and caution, to seeing simularities and a potential bond, as well as ques to invoke our sences of wanting to help someone.

Most of these ques are something we learn from experience in life, but a few like recognizing mind games people play, or signs of being abused can be taught to us by others. Unless your asking for specific ques like a social worker looking for signs of a person being abused or being an abuser, in general ques can be anything. One que I see when I'm talking to nonbelievers is a causal manner of disrespect to Christians or to faith in general. They may or may not know I'm Christian, but that que speaks loud and clear that they are not Christian. Or are you asking about something besides ques to recognize who isn't a Christian? If not please rephrase the question.

To my knowledge I haven't convinced anyone to become a Christian. I hope I've encouraged people in their faith, and helped encourage people in their life in general, but who knows the heart of another person to know what our influence has been on them.

I don't think I have either...maybe some kid from Sunday school....

But we still should try...you know:
one tills
one plants
one waters

But God does the growing.

P.S.
Your avatar reminded me of this song:
Jesus can you take the time
To throw a drowning man a line?
Peace on earth
Tell the ones who hear no sound
Whose sons are living in the ground
Peace on earth
No whos or whys
No-one cries like a mother cries
For peace on earth
She never got to say goodbye
To see the color in his eyes
Now he's in the dirt
Peace on earth

Peace on Earth
U2
 
With the influx of Islam into the USA, and many neighbors as well (for right now) I have changed my approach somewhat to fit all. The topic is the LOVE OF GOD. Since many do not have a god of love (whatever their god is, it doesn't love them back) they are craving

Muslims worship the same God as you do; after all, there is only One. And He loves them just as much as He loves you; after all 'God has no favourites' (Roman's 2:11).
 
Surely you don't believe that he loves us Muslims more! :cool2





No, of course I don't LOL!! I believe that He loves everybody equally whether they be Christians, Muslims, Jews, whatever. (And yes it's true that I don't believe all Muslims are terrorists. In fact I believe the complete opposite that most of them are not, I even have a few Muslim friends and I consider you to be one as well. :))








I only meant that I believe that the Lord goes by many different names depending on your beliefs. God, Allah, Zeus, it's all the same spiritual entity to me. Our beliefs about Him differ though as you don't believe in Jesus and that He died on the cross for our sins and our salvation and I do. Does that make sense?
 
No, of course I don't LOL!! I believe that He loves everybody equally whether they be Christians, Muslims, Jews, whatever. (And yes it's true that I don't believe all Muslims are terrorists. In fact I believe the complete opposite that most of them are not, I even have a few Muslim friends and I consider you to be one as well. :))
I only meant that I believe that the Lord goes by many different names depending on your beliefs. God, Allah, Zeus, it's all the same spiritual entity to me. Our beliefs about Him differ though as you don't believe in Jesus and that He died on the cross for our sins and our salvation and I do. Does that make sense?

As-Salāmu ‘alaykum, Sister.

I’m honoured that you consider me a friend. The feeling is mutual.

Concerning your words: ‘Our beliefs about Him differ…….Does that make sense?

Your words make perfect sense.

In a famous ‘proof’ for the existence of God, Aquinas argues that the universe is composed of contingent beings; by which he means beings that cannot bring themselves – or anything else – into existence; and that cannot guarantee their continued existence. Aquinas argues that if contingent beings are the only ones that exist, then nothing could have come into existence at all. There has to be a 'Necessary Being'; one that does not depend on any other for its existence, and which is the ‘First Cause' of all other beings. This 'Necessary Being'......this ‘First Cause' we call God. (cf. Summa Theologica: Part 1; Question 2; Article 3).

We are agreed – I’m sure – that there can be only one ‘First Cause’; and this means, of course, that there can be only one Creator. Differences arise as to His nature.

I was a Christian for most of my life; and a Catholic (raised a Baptist) for most of my Christian years.

These are the principal Catholic dogmas that I, as a Muslim, can (and do) accept:

That there is only One God, our Creator and Lord; who can be known with certainty, by the natural light of reason from created things; who is absolutely perfect; who is actually infinite in every perfection; who is absolutely simple; who is the True God, possessing an infinite power of cognition; who is absolute Veracity; who is absolutely faithful; who is absolute ontological Goodness in Himself and in relation to others; who is absolute Moral Goodness or Holiness; who is absolute Benignity; who is absolutely immutable; who is eternal and everywhere present in created space; whose knowledge is infinite.

That the Divine Attributes are really identical among themselves and with the Divine Essence; that God is almighty; is the Lord of the heavens and of the earth; is infinitely just and infinitely merciful.

That all that exists (apart from Exalted) was, in its whole substance, produced out of nothing by Him; that He was moved by His Goodness to create the world; and this this was done for His glorification; that He has created a good world; a world that has a beginning in time; that He created all things, and holds all these things in existence.

That through His providence He protects and guides all that He has created; that He created the first man (and woman); that every human being possesses an individual soul; and that the Exalted has conferred on humankind a supernatural Destiny.

That sanctifying grace makes one holy; that such grace can be increased by good works; and may be lost, and is lost, by every grievous (mortal, serious) sin.

That by their good works those who believe in Him really do acquire a claim to supernatural reward from their Lord; that the bliss of heaven lasts for all eternity; and that the souls of those who die in the condition of personal grievous sin enter Hell.

That all the dead will rise again on the last day with their bodies; and that they will be judged.

I hope that clarifies matters a little.

May Allāh (subḥānahu ūta'āla) continue to bless both you and you family; and bring you to Himself.

PS: Love the last line of your 'signature', by the way. Where have I seen that before! :cool2
 
As-Salāmu ‘alaykum, Sister.

I’m honoured that you consider me a friend. The feeling is mutual.

Concerning your words: ‘Our beliefs about Him differ…….Does that make sense?

Your words make perfect sense.

In a famous ‘proof’ for the existence of God, Aquinas argues that the universe is composed of contingent beings; by which he means beings that cannot bring themselves – or anything else – into existence; and that cannot guarantee their continued existence. Aquinas argues that if contingent beings are the only ones that exist, then nothing could have come into existence at all. There has to be a 'Necessary Being'; one that does not depend on any other for its existence, and which is the ‘First Cause' of all other beings. This 'Necessary Being'......this ‘First Cause' we call God. (cf. Summa Theologica: Part 1; Question 2; Article 3).

We are agreed – I’m sure – that there can be only one ‘First Cause’; and this means, of course, that there can be only one Creator. Differences arise as to His nature.

I was a Christian for most of my life; and a Catholic (raised a Baptist) for most of my Christian years.

These are the principal Catholic dogmas that I, as a Muslim, can (and do) accept:

That there is only One God, our Creator and Lord; who can be known with certainty, by the natural light of reason from created things; who is absolutely perfect; who is actually infinite in every perfection; who is absolutely simple; who is the True God, possessing an infinite power of cognition; who is absolute Veracity; who is absolutely faithful; who is absolute ontological Goodness in Himself and in relation to others; who is absolute Moral Goodness or Holiness; who is absolute Benignity; who is absolutely immutable; who is eternal and everywhere present in created space; whose knowledge is infinite.

That the Divine Attributes are really identical among themselves and with the Divine Essence; that God is almighty; is the Lord of the heavens and of the earth; is infinitely just and infinitely merciful.

That all that exists (apart from Exalted) was, in its whole substance, produced out of nothing by Him; that He was moved by His Goodness to create the world; and this this was done for His glorification; that He has created a good world; a world that has a beginning in time; that He created all things, and holds all these things in existence.

That through His providence He protects and guides all that He has created; that He created the first man (and woman); that every human being possesses an individual soul; and that the Exalted has conferred on humankind a supernatural Destiny.

That sanctifying grace makes one holy; that such grace can be increased by good works; and may be lost, and is lost, by every grievous (mortal, serious) sin.

That by their good works those who believe in Him really do acquire a claim to supernatural reward from their Lord; that the bliss of heaven lasts for all eternity; and that the souls of those who die in the condition of personal grievous sin enter Hell.

That all the dead will rise again on the last day with their bodies; and that they will be judged.

I hope that clarifies matters a little.

May Allāh (subḥānahu ūta'āla) continue to bless both you and you family; and bring you to Himself.

PS: Love the last line of your 'signature', by the way. Where have I seen that before! :cool2






I sort of understand what you're saying and LOL I do believe that it was from you. XD!
 
The Questions From Seekers forum is for non-Christians to ask questions about Christianity. All comments are to be directed toward answering those questions. I am locking this thread.
 
What are your cue's when talking to non Christians? Have you ever brought any of them to knowng Jesus (Having faith) Do they change, or stay the same. I only ask that last question because I knew some Christians who didn't seem to be anything but self centered.

But then I have met a few more who are very diffrent from most people, you know the one's who judge you while they do silly things.
Christians are people, we are not special and not naturally different than unbelievers. Christians are spiritual people, but there are exceptions.
 
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