How God reveals himself to Atheists and Agnostics - How would you answer that?

[Riverwalker]

I was recently asked that by an atheist

I went with something simple

Do you ever think that man could invent a machine that was as thin as a piece of paper, varying in size, that using only solar energy could take carbon dioxide and break it into its base elements, releasing the oxygen to refresh the air, and using the carbon to create food, building materials and stored energy? And when the machine broke down, it would automatically regenerate itself?

 

God did. Its called a leaf.

"I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree" - Joyce Kilmer

 

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who [d]suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is [e]manifest [f]in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and [g]Godhead, so that they are without excuse.

 

How would you answer that?

[Who me]

He also shows himself through how we live our lives.

[missmuffet]

1 hour ago, Riverwalker said:

I was recently asked that by an atheist

I went with something simple

Do you ever think that man could invent a machine that was as thin as a piece of paper, varying in size, that using only solar energy could take carbon dioxide and break it into its base elements, releasing the oxygen to refresh the air, and using the carbon to create food, building materials and stored energy? And when the machine broke down, it would automatically regenerate itself?

 

God did. Its called a leaf.

"I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree" - Joyce Kilmer

 

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who [d]suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is [e]manifest [f]in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and [g]Godhead, so that they are without excuse.

 

How would you answer that?

God is omnipotent. 

[Sower]

How God reveals himself to Atheists and Agnostics - How would you answer that?

What God says,

"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me"     John 10:27

[Arrabon]

On 5/12/2021 at 8:46 AM, Who me said:

He also shows himself through how we live our lives.

@Riverwalker

YES HE DOES.

We as believers, are Gods emissary's here on earth to all of mankind.

Unfortunately, the past as well as the present hasn't been what God was wanting from most who call themselves believers, so there is an ongoing unfortunate history of lying, abuse of all kinds including children, heresy, hatefulness and so much more, and so no matter how loving and kind we are, there is a genuine mistrust by most which I not only understand, but am constantly aware of when I am with friends, acquaintances and neighbors.

A lot of damage has been done by the Christian faith to itself, and to so many non-believers in the world, and it's only getting worse as time gets closer to Christs return.

[Willa]

Many of us were atheists and agnostics before God revealed Himself to us.  Those who see God in nature are agnostics, not having a personal relationship with Him speaking to us and guiding us.  He is just "up there".   Those that are atheists often become the strongest evangelists after seeing God.  God made us and knows how to reach each of us according to our personalities.  He knows how to convince us.  

After believing that there is a God Who is personally aware of us we often become aware of our sin and our need of forgiveness.  Then we become aware that we can't achieve God's idea of being good enough to go to heaven, so we need a Savior.   This is the work of the Holy Spirit, showing us sin, righteousness and judgement.  He enlightens us.  

Tell your friends that they will never know till they truly want to know and seek to know.  They may even have to ask God, "if there is a God".