How do you tell someone to accept Jesus?

Question

My best friend considers himself atheist. I love my best friend but everytime we talk about God he asks me those tough questions and I shy away because I don't want him to feel like I'm judging him. I'm not sure how to go about speaking with him about it though I really want to.

Thanks for helping me realize that,no I can't try to make the decision for him because in the end it is his personal choice. But if he's curious about it, he'll ask and now I know what to say. Thanks Everyone:)

Answer 1

try not to make it a forceful act, more persuasive to let him think there can be a God, ya know? well give him the gravity talk, cant see it but its there, and make him realize that there really is a God, jesus

Answer 2

As many others have already suggested, don't tell him to accept Jesus, or even the idea that there is a god at all. Ask him where he thinks the universe came from. If he tells you it was the "Big Bang", ask him who caused that to happen. No matter what he says, keep asking "But what caused that to happen?" I suggest this because the idea of a higher being is that there had to be an original cause of everything, that had no cause. That being is eternal, and caused everything else. That being is God. Logically, he won't be able to dispute that idea. God always was, and always will be. Once your friend begins to think about that, he is on his way to at least understanding the idea of God. It's not about judging him; it's about making him think harder about the issue. I would also pray for him to receive the grace and faith to know God. Just don't argue with him about it. Talk about it calmly and logically. This way of thinking is called metaphysics, by the way.

Answer 3

God is a god of free will and we as christians are not supposed to press any one the bible says not to cast your pearls before swine and give what is holy unto dogs. Only God homself can save a soul the only thing we can do is let our light shine and pray that it will happen. If it is God's will than he will recieve. The blood is off your hands now. Lets face it...most athiets do not want to hear you talk about religion because it is dead near impossible to do it without making them "feel judged" just keep the faith show them through your life that bieng a christian is awesome and who knows you may inspire him...don't give up

Answer 4

The truest test of your skills where speaking of faith or god is to not speak with condesention or disrespect. You'll loose them every time and you'll sound pious and smug. First listen thouroughly and thoughtfully to their arguments and then addressing your friend in the same tone use the same line of reasioning to express your views. A tactful communicator uses this approach to effectively express themselves without coming off overbearing. Challenge their intellect to considering your point of view, but remember that you will also be required to do the same in return as per the rules of polite social contract. After all one of my favorite sayings I like to use is by F Scott Fitzgerald. The test of a first rate intellect is having the ability of holding two opposed thoughts in your mind and still maintain the ability to function. Think of this as a game of social chess and as such you'll play your argument as a move in the game. Also remember that like a game, you'll have no loss of friendship should you both disagree, because we all have the right to disagree. It's what gives this world the rich diversity of culture, and only fools are threatened by this.

Answer 5

Talk honestly with him, from what you say, he doesn't seem to be to worried about hurting your feelings. Just tell him that you are not judging him, but that since the two of you have such a huge difference in opinion on this subject, that it would be best to either be completely open with each other with no worries of the other taking it personally, or to avoid the subject altogether.

And if he is as steadfast in his resolve to remain a atheist, as you are to remain a christian, I would advise you ahead of time, not to be surprised if your attempt, to bring him into the fold of Christianity, doesn't work.

Answer 6

By behaving in a manner that best demonstrates your faith with regard to the promised Kingdom, Live every moment as a joyous one, be of service, and dont be afraid for your friend, he will become curious enough by observing how happy and at peace you are. Dont try to convince anyone of anything, just be.

Actions speak louder than words!

Peace Love and Light,

Answer 7

Its not up to you to tell anyone to accept Jesus-that is a very deep and personal choice that people need to make on their own. Its best not to preach to anyone about this-you will more than likely turn them away from Jesus rather than bring them to a belief in Jesus! If your friend asks you about your belief and faith then its a different story!!

Answer 8

you know what? no matter how much you love someone, as your friend, or as anything, you cant TELL them to do anything. its disrespectfull. your friend is capable of making his own desicion. when he asks a question, you do can answer it, to the best of your knowledge, but when you bring it up all the time, you just seem like someone whos trying to force your own opinion down someone elses throught. your friend will find his or her own belief on their own.

if you dont know the answers to the questions he asks, you can look at it 2 ways. you arent the person that can help your friend with the questions he does have, or you need to do more to better know your own religon.

Answer 9

You're just going to have to respect his beliefs. I have been an atheist for many years and have had many friends try to get me to accept Jesus. This does nothing but push me away. If you want to stay his friend, you need to love him the way he is. Whatever you say isn't going to change his beliefs.

Answer 10

You aren't judging.... Look at what the Bible says;

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
(John 3:18)

God says whoever believes not is condemned already. So that should give you the confidence that you arent judging. Now tell him....

What God did...

Think of it this way... Imagine you're in a courtroom, you're guilty of many serious crimes. The judge says, "It's a fine of $500,000, or prison." You don't have anywhere near that amount of money, so the bailiff begins to walk you out of the courtroom when someone you don't even know appears. He runs up to the judge with a check and says, "I've paid the fine for you." Now that the fine has been paid, the law no longer has any hold on you. You're free -- because of the gift you were given.

This is what God did for you by sending Jesus to die on the cross in your place. So that you wouldn't have to go to Hell, God sent his only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross -- suffering the punishment that justice demands. Then He rose from the grave, forever defeating death! The Bible tells us, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) If you will repent of your sins and put your trust in Jesus, God says he will forgive all your sins and grant you the gift of everlasting life. Just like the court case we just talked about, if you repent (that means to confess and forsake your sins) and put your trust in Jesus, then you will not have to suffer God's justice in Hell because the payment for your crimes was made by Jesus on the cross.

If you're not sure what to pray, read Psalm 51, and make it a model for your prayer. The words are not "magical," what God cares about is the attitude of your heart. When you pray, it should sound something like this, "Dear God, I repent of all my sins, such as (name them). I put my trust in Jesus Christ as Lord (to say Jesus is your Lord means you are now making Jesus the master over your life) and Savior. Forgive me and grant me your gift of everlasting life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."

Now read your Bible daily, and obey what you read. God will never let you down.

What should you read? We suggest that you start in the book named "John," and then read the one named "Romans." Whatever you decide to read, make sure you read every day.

Answer 11

If he's asking questions you consider tough, and your only thought is a judgmental response, then perhaps you are the one who needs to reconsider his position rather than your friend.

The difference between a conversation and a sales pitch, is that conversations involve 4 ears rather than just 2.