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How do I convert someone else to Christianity?
I am a strong, faithful Christian. I have a friend that is Muslim and other friends that are Atheist and other friends that are Christian/Catholic/etc. I believe that if I don't convert someone to Christianity, they will go to hell and I have sinned. I don't wish to feel this way.
13 Answers
- Anonymous5 years ago
Same way Jesus converted the Samaritan woman and the Roman centurion to Judaism
Oh wait, Christ didn't run around aggressively converting anyone to His religion... hmm
Maybe Christians should emulate Him and inspire conversion by kindness and demonstrative agape love.
- DP.Lv 65 years ago
Maddie....
If cow decides it's not doing it's job because its not barking like a dog and then tries to bark like a dog what do you think the result is?
In like manner if you take on responsibilities that are not yours, you will fail.
The bible makes it clear we are to witness and then to make disciples.
The bible makes it clear that the Holy Spirit is the one who does the work of conversion (not us).
The bible makes it clear we should yearn for those around us to know the truth
The bible makes it clear we should be wise in our words and our actions
The bible makes it clear that those who do not profess faith will die and go to hell.
It's fantastic that you know most of these things are yearn for those around you.
It's great you are ready, willing and able to step up and say things to them.
.. but you must know your role and apply wisdom.
Sometimes it's better to say nothing
Sometimes it's better to say just one word
Sometimes it's better to give your testimony (how God is to you)
Sometimes it's better to give a bible verse
Sometimes it's better to simply help a friend.
..you get the picture.
It's always better to seek God, ask for His guidance, His action and wait for His answer!
There are no formulas, no rituals or secrets. Everyone and every situation is different.
Lastly be assured if you have earnestly sought to do what is right, whether that be to say something or say nothing, then you have not sinned even if there is no response. Again it's not your job to convert anyone to anything... you will only have sinned if you do not do what you know you should do and even then God knows and forgives.
- Anonymous5 years ago
You can't force anyone to become a Christian; but you can point them in the direction of your local Kingdom Hall. There is where Christianity is found. The public is always welcome.
Hellfire is not actually a Bible teaching. Ecclesiastes 9:5.10. Psalm 146:4 Ezekiel 18:4
- RuchjatLv 75 years ago
Salam You must make da'wah that Christianity is better than other religions but it is very difficult
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- ?Lv 75 years ago
Conversion is God's business... those of His Church are to assist those God converts..... those of The True Church are to follow the instruction and life example of Jesus The Christ... we are to offer our testimony, and and to offer the example of our witness through our life example... and to offer The Salvation Message to those open to hearing it(those converted by God)... if one is not open to hearing The Truth... those of The Church are to remain silent.... and let our witness speak... the rest is God's business
- Anonymous5 years ago
Nobody is going to hell. They teach you that to brainwash you into believing this nonsense but its not true.
- Anonymous5 years ago
you don't ditch organized religion with its rules and rituals