The Rise of Atheism
If you’ve grown up in the church and spent a lot of your time around other Christians, you may assume that most people are just like you. You may think that the majority of people know who God is, and that a lot of people probably believe in Him too. But the statistics say otherwise.
Statistics show that a growing number of young adults are identifying themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular”. Many parents are finding that their children who go off to college, come home having left their faith and the church.
We must recognize that this is happening in our culture and think through how we ought to respond.
In my experience, most atheists are honest people who have a pile of guilt that they don’t know how to resolve. I think that the best thing is to draw them out and figure out what’s bothering them.
Once you do, find one Bible verse that fits and then say that verse and repeat it again and again, and watch the Holy Spirit powerfully shape your friend’s heart through the Word of God.
In 1 Peter, we are told we need to be ready to “give an answer.” Are you ready to give an answer? Even to those who annoy you when they say that they are atheists?
“You may think that the majority of people know who God is, and that a lot of people probably believe in Him too. But the statistics say otherwise.”
1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ”