A question for everybody

[josiahoftenn]

What would you do if a satanist and I mean hardcore satanist, came to you and asked what can you tell me about god to convince me to become a christian?
I honestly have no idea what I would say because there isn't really unless god is working in his heart.But I would probally tell him/her "come to church with me and I will introduce you".Or something along those lines.

[ghs1994]

First, no one comes to the Father unless that person is drawn near by Him (John 14:6). Second, preach the Gospel. It is the power to salvation (Romans 1:16). Only the Spirit can change the mind, not fancy words we use. Just simply preach the Gospel and live the life God has called you to in obedience. Don't allow them to tempt you into something that they aren't willing to hear anyway. They just want to get into a fight or looking to argue. Just present the Gospel message, that's your job. Let the Spirit draw him near, that's His job.

[Reformationist]

What would you do if a satanist and I mean hardcore satanist, came to you and asked what can you tell me about god to convince me to become a christian?
I honestly have no idea what I would say because there isn't really unless god is working in his heart.But I would probally tell him/her "come to church with me and I will introduce you".Or something along those lines.

I would simply tell them that "convincing" someone of the truth of God's Word is neither something I'm capable of, nor is it something I'm tasked with. I am commanded by my God to share the truth of the Gospel, something I'd be happy to do for them if they are interested in listening. I do not have the power to cause someone to believe something I tell them. As faith in God is the result of God's gift of faith, I recognize that their ability and proclivity to truly believe unto salvation is God's purview. So, in light of that knowledge, I leave it to Him as to whether they will believe.

God bless

[Reformationist]

First, no one comes to the Father unless that person is drawn near by Him (John 14:6). Second, preach the Gospel. It is the power to salvation (Romans 1:16). Only the Spirit can change the mind, not fancy words we use. Just simply preach the Gospel and live the life God has called you to in obedience. Don't allow them to tempt you into something that they aren't willing to hear anyway. They just want to get into a fight or looking to argue. Just present the Gospel message, that's your job. Let the Spirit draw him near, that's His job.

I must say, that was an outstanding post ghs. Nicely done.

God bless

[Knight]

I would simply tell them that "convincing" someone of the truth of God's Word is neither something I'm capable of, nor is it something I'm tasked with. I am commanded by my God to share the truth of the Gospel, something I'd be happy to do for them if they are interested in listening. I do not have the power to cause someone to believe something I tell them. As faith in God is the result of God's gift of faith, I recognize that their ability and proclivity to truly believe unto salvation is God's purview. So, in light of that knowledge, I leave it to Him as to whether they will believe.

God bless

Beat me to it...

There is no harm, I think, in dialoguing with a person in this situation. Provided, of course, you are confident and secure in your faith.

However, the final answer is in the Lord's hands not ours.

[Svt4Him]

I would ask why he's asking. If he asked how to be saved, I'd ask saved from what? If he asked to prove God exists, again I'd ask why he wanted to know. Why would they want you to do that, as darkness doesn't really like running to the light.

[Knight]

Actually a hard-core satanist does believe in God. He just rejects Him.

You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. (James 2:19 NASB)


Just a thought...

[talitha]

An answer did come to mind when I read the question.

What would you do if a satanist and I mean hardcore satanist, came to you and asked what can you tell me about god to convince me to become a christian?

I would say "He loves you." I would tell him that no matter what he's ever said or done, Jesus died on the cross two thousand years ago to pay for every one of those things; forgiveness is completely available if he will accept it, coming into a friendship with God.

blessings in Christ
tal

[dvd_holc]

I have to agree with the post before me. I also want to express...I would want show that person my God in action in the way I live and the way that other Christians live. It does not begin and end on Sundays in a building. It is evident in every aspect of mine and other Christian's lives. Also when God is in action through us, it is not about him controling us but freedom of love to increase harmony in life. Often, Satan comes in to confuss and mislead us. I have heard often some Atheist and Satanist live free lives. But the freedom that they understand is the removal of authority or those who seek to control them. Our freedom is a gentle love that does not control others into doing our will. We encouarge others into harmony, love, and charity. So then, our message is actions of grace and forgiveness that try to subvert selfish temporary desires.

[dvd_holc]

Further, do not achieve grace and forgiveness. It is God who is present in our lives that bestows upon us grace and forgiveness. Our success is in God. If people don't accept him, that desicion on their part does not make us nor his cause that we are apart of a failure. We remain in love and that is true meaning of life, the true purpose.

[Kelly]

Just give your testimony and share what you know about Jesus from scripture. It's all you can do, God will do the rest if this person has ears and wishes to hear.

[petey]

I would share my personal experience.

[flyingsum0]

Some great responses in this thread. Not much more I can say :)