Philip wrote: ↑Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:09 pm
As opposed to a rational disbelief, as he claims, it looks instead as if Hawking had an emotional, angry reasoning behind his rejection of God.
But to echo K on building relationship and conversations that might be used by God to bring people to faith - or at least to sow some seeds that might one day germinate, I can't recommend the following book enough!
https://www.amazon.com/Conversational-E ... ref=sr_1_1
Apart from reading that book, what's the best way to bring people to faith / plant a seed ?
(i) Tell it to 'em Straight....Bang ! - Downside: They may think you are some kind of Christian nut case/ fanatic,
(ii) Be more subtle and discuss it, ask questions and get a feel for where they're at - Downside: they may get sus and think you are trying to probe into their private life,
(iii) Be extremely subtle, drop a hint here and there, take you're time about the whole thing - Downside: May take too long and not get a clear message imprinted in their psyche,
(iv) Try a bit of humor now and then - Downside: They might not take it seriously and think its all a joke,
(v) Be deadly serious about what you're saying - Downside: They might think you're some kind of freakish cult dude trying to trap their next victim,
(vi) Dazzle them with spiritual super-stories ! - Downside: There's a chance you may put them off the subject forever or even distract them from the original intended purpose.
(vii) Become a
Master Evangelizer, take cue's from the Holy Spirit, treat each person according to their current situation / circumstances, use impeccable timing, then STRIKE when the iron's hot, SPEAK the right words at the right moment and Kaboom !!!!! Saved ! - Downside: None, Delivers the best results with no deleterious side-effects.
