What is a christian's argument to use against agnostics?

Question

I am talking about the agnostics that believe there is a god but don't know which god is the right god. What would you say to try to convert an agnostic like that?

Answer 1

They point to a burning stake and ask them if they would like to join them or be aquainted with the fire. lol.

Answer 2

Arguments Against Agnosticism

Answer 3

What I can say can never "convert" a person. Only God can do that. I can share my experiences with God and I can act in a loving manner, living the way that Jesus showed us to live, and in that, I would hope that this unbelieving person would see something different in me and seek out God for himself. God reveals Himself to each of us at some point and offers an invitation into His family. It's not up to me to "convert" anyone. It isn't a club. It's a family, the Father adopts new children all the time. The question is, when He calls you, will you accept?

Answer 4

the only way to help non-believers, or people who don't follow Christ, is to give them some proven facts.

have you read, Case For Christ, by Lee Strobel? He is a lawyer who attended Yale Law School, and he wasn't a believer, and one day his wife came home saying she had given her life to Jesus. He was pissed, so set out on a journey to prove her wrong. In his two year long journey, all he did was try & try to prove that the stories about Jesus weren't HISTORICALLY true. But he found cold, hard, facts that Jesus did walk the earth, and the Bible is the spoken word of God.

Now Lee Strobel is the most sought after Christian speaker.

It's an interesting read & helps against arguments with non-believers, and gives you hope of helping them become believers.

i'll also add...that no one will believe just based on facts. it IS faith. but getting people to consider the option that the accounts from the bible are PROVEN true, is the first step.

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Answer 5

That's not the definition of an agnostic.

An agnostic does not know whether there is a god or there isn't.

I don't know why there's so much confusion in this. I knew somebody who tried to say, "Well, I believe in God but I'm not sure I really believe in the Bible", and she claimed that was called agnosticism. That's actually called DEISM, or THEISM, not agnosticism.

Answer 6

Agnostics are usually even harder to pull out of their opinions, simply because they are not in denial like some athiests or any other set religion. (if that makes any sense) They could be confused as hell because of all the mixed stories (like me). They are just waiting for something to come along and prove it. I am agnostic, used to be athiest, but then I realized....why settle, when you could be a bit more open minded?
As for a christian's argument --- It would have to be strong with no loopholes.

Answer 7

I would point them to these two links and ask them to consider what is written with an open mind.

http://www.jesus-is-lord.com/divine.htm

The Divine Inspiration
of the
Bible
by Arthur W. Pink
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Table of Contents
About This Book

Title

Introduction

Chapter One: There Is a Presumption in Favor of the Bible

Chapter Two: The Perennial Freshness of the Bible Bears Witness to its Divine Inspirer

Chapter Three: The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests to its Heavenly Origin

Chapter Four: The Character of its Teachings Evidences the Divine Authorship of the Bible

Chapter Five: The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible Bespeak the Omniscience of its Author

Chapter Six: The Typical Significance of the Scriptures Declare Their Divine Authorship

Chapter Seven: The Wonderful Unity of the Bible Attests its Divine Authorship

Chapter Eight: The Marvelous Influence of the Bible Declares its Super-Human Character

Chapter Nine: The Miraculous Power of the Bible Shows Forth That its Inspirer Is the Almighty

I. The Power of God's Word to Convict Men of Sin.
II. The Power of God's Word to Deliver Men From Sin.
III. The Power of God's Word Over the Human Affections.

Chapter Ten: The Completeness of the Bible Demonstrates its Divine Perfection

Chapter Eleven: The Indestructibility of the Bible Is a Proof that its Author Is Divine

Chapter Twelve: Inward Confirmation of the Veracity of the Scriptures

Chapter Thirteen: Verbal Inspiration

Chapter Fourteen: Application of the Argument

I. We Need to Seek God's Forgiveness.
II. It Is the Final Court of Appeal.
III. It Is the Ultimate Standard for Regulating Conduct.
IV. It Is a Sure Foundation for Our Faith.
V. It Has Unique Claims Upon Us.

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/jesus/greenleaf.html

Testimony of the Evangelists by Simon Greenleaf (1783-1853)
Greenleaf, one of the principle founders of the Harvard Law School, originally set out to disprove the biblical testimony concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was certain that a careful examination of the internal witness of the Gospels would dispel all the myths at the heart of Christianity. But this legal scholar came to the conclusion that the witnesses were reliable, and that the resurrection did in fact happen.
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In examining the evidence of the Christian religion, it is essential to the discovery of truth that we bring to the investigation a mind freed, as far as possible, from existing prejudice, and open to conviction. There should be a readiness, on our part, to investigate with candor to follow the truth wherever it may lead us, and to submit, without reserve or objection, to all the teachings of this religion, if it be found to be of divine origin. "There is no other entrance," says Lord Bacon, "to the kingdom of man, which is founded in the sciences, than to the kingdom of heaven, into which no one can enter but in the character of a little child." The docility which true philosophy requires of her disciples is not a spirit of servility, or the surrender of the reason and judgment to whatsoever the teacher may inculcate; but it is a mind free from all pride of opinion, not hostile to the truth sought for, willing to pursue the inquiry, and impartiality to weigh the arguments and evidence, and to acquiesce in the judgment of right reason. The investigation, moreover, should be pursued with the serious earnestness which becomes the greatness of the subject--a subject fraught with such momentous consequences to man. It should be pursued as in the presence of God, and under the solemn sanctions created by a lively sense of his omniscience, and of our accountability to him for the right use of the faculties which he has bestowed.

In requiring this candor and simplicity of mind in those who would investigate the truth of our religion, Christianity demands nothing more than is readily conceded to every branch of human science. All these have their data, and their axioms; and Christianity, too, has her first principles, the admission of which is essential to any real progress in knowledge. "Christianity," says Bishop Wilson, "inscribes on the portal of her dominion 'Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in nowise enter therein.' Christianity does not profess to convince the perverse and headstrong, to bring irresistible evidence to the daring and profane, to vanquish the proud scorner, and afford evidences from which the careless and perverse cannot possibly escape. This might go to destroy man's responsibility. All that Christianity professes, is to propose such evidences as may satisfy the meek, the tractable, the candid, the serious inquirer."

Answer 8

agnostics believe in the possibility of God, but need to see proof, or are not sure if they believe. i dont try to convert people because i wouldnt want anyone else to try to change my religious beliefs. only if they asked me about converting would i talk to them about it.

Answer 9

An agnostic isn't sure..what they need is proof. When the power of God is operating in your life..that's all the proof that is needed. Pray for one of their needs...God will do the rest.

Answer 10

There should be none, the word "against" itself spells war! 35 wars are going on right now in the name of god, who wins in a war?

Answer 11

I wouldn't. If they asked, I'd tell them why I believe in the Christian God.