Having conversations about Jesus

[Hornet]

Suppose you ask a non-Christian about their church or religious background. If he or she says, "I'm not religious" or "I'm an atheist", how would you respond to that? What would be a good comment or question after that?

[Sparko]

I would say, "Yeah, I used to be one too until..." and then tell him the story of how and why I became a Christian.

[Cow Poke]

Suppose you ask a non-Christian about their church or religious background. If he or she says, "I'm not religious" or "I'm an atheist", how would you respond to that? What would be a good comment or question after that?

There are so many variables here that I don't think a "stock answer" would cover it. But, as Sparko indicates, your own personal testimony is a great start. The biggest factor, in my opinion, is to allow the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion. Be prayed up, and be a friend.

[Sparko]

There are so many variables here that I don't think a "stock answer" would cover it. But, as Sparko indicates, your own personal testimony is a great start. The biggest factor, in my opinion, is to allow the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion. Be prayed up, and be a friend.

yep. plus no one can really argue with your own personal testimony. It is what happened to you. You are not preaching to them. You are not arguing with them. You are just telling why YOU are a Christian. If they are interested then the conversation can continue. If not, you haven't driven them off and can bring it up later. And it gives them a chance to ask questions.

[Hornet]

I would say, "Yeah, I used to be one too until..." and then tell him the story of how and why I became a Christian.

Sharing one's testimony is good. It shows the impact that Jesus made in one's life.

[Hornet]

There are so many variables here that I don't think a "stock answer" would cover it. But, as Sparko indicates, your own personal testimony is a great start. The biggest factor, in my opinion, is to allow the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion. Be prayed up, and be a friend.

That's true. There are so many things that one could say in that kind of a situation. What do you think about asking someone, "Would you like to hear what the Bible says about God or Jesus?"

[The Remonstrant]

Suppose you ask a non-Christian about their church or religious background. If he or she says, "I'm not religious" or "I'm an atheist", how would you respond to that? What would be a good comment or question after that?

Perhaps consider allowing such conversations to unfold organically.