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In analyzing a biblical worldview, which distinctive would be most compelling to your non-Christian friends? Why?
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I think the truth of “the fall” and Romans 3:23 “We all have sinned and fallen short” would help them out. To know that our sin and our fallenness is the reason for Jesus coming to Earth…a mission to save us and He is there to do just that as we turn to follow Him.
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The most compelling to my non-Christian friends would be the Bible and meaning. I think many of them feel like there is a meaning in life, but struggle to know what that it when they don’t know Jesus. They may look for meaning in certain things, think they find it, then that thing is taken from them or changes. When we see Christ as God’s offer of atonement, hope, peace, and immeasurable love, then we find meaning. I think if they can see Christ in that manner it would be compelling to them to look for meaning in that.
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I think it is most compelling to share that each person is created individually, perfectly, with purpose, on purpose, with hope of an eternal relationship with Creator. In a society that is so self-defined, vague, arbitrary, and angry, knowing that you as you are is purposeful releases you from so much weight and give identity.
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In discussion of a biblical worldview, I believe discussing the future would be the most compelling to non-Christians. Because they are not Christian, they likely have no hope after death. Especially in my area where you’re Christian or you’re atheist. Hearing that this life isn’t the end can make them consider what’s next. The beauty behind Christianity is how to receive eternal life in heaven. The draw to Christianity is the future and the hope we have in it. From there, we can provide the entire basis and every distinctive of our faith.
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I’ve had conversations with friends about some of the “not so good” things the Bible shares, and it was most compelling to them. They always thought of the Bible as a book of holier-than-thou people that are not relatable. To know that God tells the good, the bad, and the ugly truth is compelling for sure.