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Which distinctive of a biblical worldview would be least compelling to your non-Christian friends? How might you answer objections on this matter?
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The least compelling biblical worldview would be the existence of Jesus, coming down, fulfilling the word, and creating the bridge to bring us back to God. Our God gives us the freedom to make choices. He does not force Himself on us and in the free will choice, He also knows that we are not capable of being perfect and prepared a way for our atonement.
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I assume ethics would be least meaningful and compelling because we are living in a relativistic society, which rejects the notion and principle of absolute truth. The prevailing thought of today is all people, regardless of their actions, are inherently good people, who may or may not make mistakes.
To explain and impress upon people the idea there is a God from whom our daily ethics and standards of righteousness are defined, most often would be viewed as outrageous. Again, a prevailing thought or idea of our culture is captured in this phrase, “To each his own;” meaning, each person has the right to define their own personal ethical standards. Many non-believers would reject the idea of a God defining our standards of righteousness and personal conduct.
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I believe that the Christian teachings that hell awaits those who choose not to accept Christ is the least compelling distinctive to a non-Christian. Usually they will tell you that they do want to serve a God who would eternally damn anyone because that does not show them love. I would then explain that He does not send anyone to hell but we can choose to go there by rejecting Him and the salvation of Jesus Christ. I would also stress that God loved us enough to send his only son to earth to live among us and to die for the atonement for our sins, thus making a way of escape from hell possible.
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Yahweh requires complete conformity. Jesus the son of God is patience and true, but the Father is very strict and perfect, and He will eventually expect the same of all Christians (John 4: 23-26).
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That the Bible is God inspired and not influenced by humans or a folk-lore.