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Should a Christian teach non Christians about the Bible? This would include athiest.
Originally posted by galveston75No easy answer from me. I think it is your job if you want to teach about the Bible, to be able to assess whether the moment is right for your teaching to be effective and not counterproductive.
Should a Christian teach non Christians about the Bible? This would include athiest.
Originally posted by galveston75I agree with JS357, I think it depends on the situation.
Should a Christian teach non Christians about the Bible? This would include athiest.
Originally posted by karoly aczelNo it's simple a discussion point. I know it's been mentioned here by a poster that he personally doesn't discuss spiritual things with athiest and I'm just wanting to know others views of this.
I agree with JS357, I think it depends on the situation.
Although on the surface of it , it would sound like a bit of a far-fetched question - let alone a JW asking it (lol)- I would be interested in your motives for asking that question. Do you have a take , or are you just "stirring the pot" ? or something else?, or nothing?
Originally posted by galveston75Do you mean as opposed to teaching the Bible to Christians?
Should a Christian teach non Christians about the Bible? This would include athiest.
Originally posted by galveston75Ok. You "dont agree". Fair enough.
No it's simple a discussion point. I know it's been mentioned here by a poster that he personally doesn't discuss spiritual things with athiest and I'm just wanting to know others views of this.
I don't agree with him but that's his decision...
Originally posted by galveston75Speaking as an atheist, never is it the case that I am grateful to hear such teachings from Christians; moreover I'm often inclined to hit back and teach them their beliefs are silly instead (and yes, I'm quite prepared to stand there and debate a random theist if they come knocking at *my* door peddling their magic friend)
Should a Christian teach non Christians about the Bible? This would include athiest.
Originally posted by galveston75Well it depends on quite what you mean, and the situation, but I don't see any reason why
Should a Christian teach non Christians about the Bible? This would include atheists.
Originally posted by josephwNo, being taught to anyone..... You are correct somewhat as the Bible says it is God that "makes it grow" but he does use his Holy Spirit to teach but we as Christains have been told that we are to teach the Bible and truths to them as is said in Matt the 24th & 28th chapters.
Do you mean as opposed to teaching the Bible to Christians?
Some things can be taught, but I am of the belief that it is the Holy Spirit that teaches the truth of God's Word to the believer.
Originally posted by googlefudgeThanks for your comment...
Well it depends on quite what you mean, and the situation, but I don't see any reason why
not to teach anyone [b]about the bible, or any other holy book.
It isn't my area of expertise and I am not a history or politics buff so I haven't studied the
worlds religions or their holy books in any detail.
But I do appreciate that to understand a re ...[text shortened]... e literally true I'd avoid genesis like the plague...
anyhow, just my tuppence worth.[/b]
Originally posted by AgergThanks...
Speaking as an atheist, never is it the case that I am grateful to hear such teachings from Christians; moreover I'm often inclined to hit back and teach them their beliefs are silly instead (and yes, I'm quite prepared to stand there and debate a random theist if they come knocking at *my* door peddling their magic friend)
Originally posted by AgergAh, yes I should have added in my post a bit about 'if they are interested'.
Speaking as an atheist, never is it the case that I am grateful to hear such teachings from Christians;
moreover I'm often inclined to hit back and teach them their beliefs are silly instead (and yes, I'm quite
prepared to stand there and debate a random theist if they come knocking at *my* door peddling their
magic friend)
Originally posted by galveston75The scriptures also say;
No, being taught to anyone..... You are correct somewhat as the Bible says it is God that "makes it grow" but he does use his Holy Spirit to teach but we as Christains have been told that we are to teach the Bible and truths to them as is said in Matt the 24th & 28th chapters.
2 Timothy 2:2
New Living Translation (NLT)
2 You have heard me teach t ...[text shortened]... from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”