How can a loving God allow terrorists attacks or tsunamis to kill innocent people?
Here are different thoughts to consider. Put them into your own words:
Why do you think Jesus is anything more than a good teacher? or Why are Christians so intolerant to think that Jesus is the only way?
I can prove to you with historical, archaeological and other kinds of evidence that Jesus not only lived and died and was innocent, but He came for the purpose of giving His live for others and He rose from the dead.
We can’t really believe the Bible - it has too many contradictions or You Christians just believe everything you read in the Bible with blind faith.
How much of the Bible have you read?
How can anyone know for sure they are going to heaven?
First of all, the Bible promises that you can know for sure, and because the Bible is reliable and God’s Word then the promises can be trusted. Plus, the Bible tells us that God has placed His Spirit in those who believe in Him.
Why are there so many religions if there is only one God?
Actually if you analyze all major religions there are only two: those that teach you have to make yourself good enough to become good, which is basically every major religion except one, and the another that says you can’t make it and you have to know about Jesus Christ. Check it out.
How can you have assurance of salvation?
First of all, the Bible promises that you can know for sure, and because the Bible is reliable and God’s Word then the promises can be trusted.
After witnessing to a family member and telling them about your salvation they say, “It’s great that you’ve found something that works for you.” How would you respond?
What do you believe? (Genuinely listen to them)
What about those who have never heard about Jesus?
What do you think?
I prayed for a promotion and I didn’t get it. I thought prayer worked?
You are a Christian right? How did you become one?
A person you work with asks you, “Why did my mother die from cancer?” How would you respond?
I wish we knew why. (Pause as long as needed to connect, grieve and really attempt to understand, empathize with them.) How do you feel right now?
How would you invite a friend to your church and what would you say?
Our church helps people understand spiritual perspectives on life. It’s a lot of fun, and very thought provoking.
I don’t think we should put the 10 Commandments on display because it breaks the separation of church and state.
Many who came here to found America were Christians fleeing persecution in Europe. And the persecution came from governments who had a State religion.
You have a young disciple and they ask you if baptism will wash away their sin. How would you respond?
Use the Spiritual Map and Assurance Chart.
What makes the Christian life so good?
You can have peace inside and confidence knowing that the greatest problem you’ll ever face, which is death, has been solved.
What would you say if your disciple asks if they are to tithe on their net income or gross income?
The answer is found in Lesson 5 of Journey.
There are so many religions in the world, how can anyone know which one is right?
The reason religions are a universal phenomenon is because everyone has been created with a "inner-vacuum" that only God can fill. People have an inherent desire to have a relationship with God.
A family member tells you he’s leaving his wife of 16 years to be with a man so he doesn’t have to live a lie anymore. How do you respond?
Note: There are some ministries dedicated to helping people out of the gay life style. It’s difficult to fully recommend any but perhaps you can learn from them by seeing how they work. They can be searched on the internet. See your Pastor first and get his recommendation.
I hope when I get married, it’s for life. That’s why I’m going to live together with someone first, just to make sure they’re the right one before making that kind of commitment.
I don’t want to condemn you or insult you. In fact, I really care a lot about you. Your my (friend/relative,etc). That’s why I don’t want to see you get hurt.
A Christian says, Hey, they’re not married, but it’s working for them.
Actually lifelong monogamy is God’s idea because He has the best in mind for us. There are always consequences for breaking God’s design like distrust, and making it harder to stay committed once they do get married. Marriage solves our God given need for intimacy. How can it really work if they won’t commit?
After your comments you are told, Judge not lest ye be judged.
Ok, let’s think about that for a second, do you think that means no one has the right to tell anyone that they’re wrong because it’s impossible to do; if no one’s ever supposed to tell anyone that they’re wrong, they just broke that rule. They’re telling me that I’m wrong for judging.
Your disciple says, I feel God is calling me to be a missionary.
Ask your Pastor for his recommended steps of action. But basically Missionary is:
If Jesus is so great, why are some of his followers such jerks? and I don’t go to church anymore because there are so many hypocrites.
In reality, not everyone who claims to be a Christian is one. Jesus Himself warned that not everyone who professed Him would enter into eternal life with Him. At the final judgment, He said they would be greeted with "I never knew you,' and would be sent away from Him for eternal punishment. Are you prepared for that yourself?
After explaining the Gospel they say, That’s great you found something that works for you.
Christianity offers to save people. But a lot of people don’t think they’re drowning, so they wonder why Christians are saying “Hey, over here, here’s the way.”
Why are Christians so homophobic?
That’s a great word isn’t it? Homophobic. There aren’t too many words like it. You just say it and you’ve already branded anyone who disagrees as psychologically disturbed. Don’t we have more options than hatred or acceptance? Because this issue isn’t quite so simple as the media would have us think. There is a whole side to this that most people never hear about, like people can change. In fact, a lot of gay people would really love to change, check it out on the internet.