I have an atheist friend who i want to convert to christianity. how should i do this?

i dint want to turn him off god, and i dint want to be unkind or forceful, but i really want him to believe and love god. hes a troublemaker, and it seems like it will be impossible to get him to turn to god to solve his numerous problems. if nothing else, could you post me words of encouragement or hope?
if you've ever converted a friend to Christianity, please post!!! i really dint want him to go to hell, and even though he is so incredibly unpopular, it would be an awful and sad thing if he died saying he didn't know god. please please please help me!

dint bother converting us

you will just lose your friend

atheists dint take it too kindly when people attempt to convert them

science lives on. 'god' doesn't exist.

'god' doesn't solve problems, YOU do.

You should leave them the hell alone.

God touches hearts, Jesus saves souls, you just annoy people.

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if he believes in evolution, ask him who created the monkey.
if he just doesn't believe, tell him who decided the way a human look, or an animal or each plant.

try just talking about it casually all u can do is plant the seed and if u do that if its right god will make it grow

If you don't want to be unkind or forceful, then don't be unkind or forceful. Let your life be your example.

You cannot argue anyone into believing, even if you could some one else could easily argue them out.

Don't try and convert him, just show him love and how God has changed your life.

I have a friend that is the same way.

AND pray, pray,pray.

Not at all they should be telling you why you're views have no evidence and are wrong not the other way round.

Have you tried praying and fasting for a day for him nothing works better then praying for him. Ask God to give you the right time to tell him about Christ and most importantly of all make sure you live the life that God would want you to. My brother isn't a believer yet but he is reading the bible I gave him 5 years ago. It takes time, for my bro to read anything is a miracle. Also I heard of a ministry that teaches you a way to lead people to Christ called "The way of the Master" I don't know the web address but if you do a go ogle search you should find it, they have a t.v program too. It's worth giving it a try. I've been witnessing to my brother for 14 years some people just take time. God's word never comes back void.

You shouldn't. It isn't your job to 'convert' someone. All you can do is live as an example. Make sure you're a good christian before you attempt to 'convert' someone. Most atheists couldn't possibly be converted because the people that are trying to convert them are complete hypocrites.

Why do you think everybody must be a Christian?

I am a Christian, and would never attempt to convert anyone. A person has to want to convert on his own, and has the right to sample a variety of religions (if in fact he wants to choose any).

Two friends of mine (years ago) came to my church and did join, but it was because they wanted to - not because I shoved it down their throats. I simply asked them to join me at a church activity, they liked it, started coming to services, and eventually joined the church--when they decided it was what they wanted to do.

Leave your 'friend' alone. If you truly thought of him as a friend, you would simply accept that his choices are his to make, not yours to judge, condemn or convert. He has made his decision. Leave him be. How would you feel if he decided to convert you?

I admire your zeal. When I first became a Christian I was running here there and everywhere wanting so desperately to save all those around me. Until the Lord showed me through his word that it is he that's saves not us, through Grace and not that of ourselves lest any man should boast. No one comes to the father except through the son and no one comes to the son unless the father draws him. This is not to mean that we are not to preach the gospel, we are commanded to go into the world and do so. Pray that the father will open up your friends heart to receiving his word if it is his will, and preach the gospel only, as this is the sword of the spirit. Here is a good web site to help you with WNW.wayofthemaster.com

Just be the vessel and make yourself available for the Holy Spirit to use you. Pray for your friend. Pray that he will be saved. Pray for opportunities to witness to him about what Jesus has done in your life. Pray that you will say the right thing. When the Spirit leads you, without being pushy, as the opportunity arises, tell him your story. The Holy Spirit will do the rest as and when God wills it. Remember, you don't save. Jesus does. God bless.

you CAN't convert him GOD has to do that you see he said come unto me all that are weary and heavy laden and i will give you rest you don't throw something down his throat just tell him how good your savior is to you.and ask him what his savior does for him,You see atheists believe thee e is a GOD they just hate the way they have to approach him

Do not try to convert people. There are much better ways using psychology to get someone to change their ways. Chances are you can't convince him to believe in God anyway. If you are taking on the burden of trying to convert him, why don't you take those efforts and personally try to help him solve his problems. Read some psychology books to try to do it inn obtrusively. It will make you a much better person in the eyes of people, which as an agnostic myself, take priority over God.

Also, as a devout christian, your definitions as problems may not apply to other individuals or families. Not to sound presumptuous, but there is nothing wrong with swearing, premarital sex, homosexuality, and non-excessive alcohol use.

Another item to note is that pretty much every answer you get here will be biased. Try to open your own mind and realize that Christianity is not the only path to follow. don't use your own biases to disregard any side of the argument.

Hey,
Don't bother your self about converting someone to Christianity, cos I can see that some are even threatening to finish you up. When the right time comes, it shall be done.

It's sweet that you want to help your friend, but by pushing the subject of God on him, you may end up doing more bad than good. I'd say, the best thing you can do is lead by example. Do all you can to be a Christ-like friend.And always be willing to offer insight, and help when he needs it. It could be good to invite him to come to church with you, but in a non-threatening way. Like, "Hey, we're having a _____ at church today. It should be really fun. Do you want to come check it out with me?" or something to that effect. If you do all these things, hopefully you'll be the first person he comes to if he ever feels like he might want to check out Christianity, or if he has any questions about it. Good luck!

How presumptuous of you to dicta to others how to conduct their own life. How would you like it if I went on a mission to convert a christian to atheism... whoops sorry already done that with my son!! LOL