At the age of 19, I discovered an error in the bible I was using. It led me to stick with the KJV, no matter what. It also made me realize that the error I found, explained why my church was so dead. A bit later in life, I began looking at apologetics, but in a way to gather information, a means of discovery.
What are the root causes of unbelief & the hostilities of critics.
Firstly I discovered that through Satan's deceptions, people don't even know what constitutes true Christianity. They have been so deceived by the false christianity, called Catholicism, they mock and criticize that which they know nothing about. Sometimes these people will claim to have been 'christians', and later come to 'the truth'.
Secondly, their unbelief is generally 'supported' by their ignorance to biblical history and preservation, being further deceived by the corruptions generated by Catholicism... I mean... Satan.
Thirdly, I've found that, at least on social media, people's hearts have been waxed so cold, they cannot, and will not desire truth. They will argue tooth and nail to defend their life in sin.
"And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them."
(Romans 1:28-32)
This presents itself fairly easily, and very quickly. When people make criticisms of 'christianity', they often mock the 'Jesus biscuit' or talk about DOING things to earn our way into Heaven.
They will often times boast about having been in church their whole lives, or even studied theology to become a pastor. I have even heard one claim to have been a pastor for many years.
The moment I hear these things, I ask: "Can you tell me what the Gospel of Salvation is?"
The reason I ask this, Firstly, is to determine whether one has truly committed the unforgiveable,
Secondly, to demonstrate that they were never saved to begin with, and that there is still hope for salvation.
If they have truly apostasized, you may as well block them and move on, since Jesus Christ cannot be put to an open shame. If they truly knew the Holy Spirit, and turned to unbelief... that is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.
"For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame."
(Hebrews 6:4-6)
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The next point they'll argue, is how the bible is full of errors and contradictions. This is where most believers consistently fail, since they are not aware that God's words are preserved in the KJV. But what's also interesting, is how many believers will turn on you and almost join in with the unbeliever in criticizing God's words.
Now keep in mind, either the critic will start bombing you with arguments to refute, obviously not desiring any truth as per normal, or they'll dissappear after the first example you provide.
On the odd occastion, you'll have someone offload vulgarities in a display of utter hate & hostility.
A muslim, will argue tooth over nail about the diety of Jesus Christ. You'll especially need good knowledge on defending 1 John 5:7 as well as a number of other defenses.
It should be noted, the Muslim will require you to provide the exact phrase where 'Jesus Christ claims to be God', yet the very same tables can be turned upon their belief since their requirement is hypocritical ! - See Responses to False Religions
My point here being, again, is that critics ignorantly rely on those corrupt, fabricated catholic bibles for their arguments, thereby having no actual foundation to criticize.
For answers to criticisms within God's words, see APOLOGETICS
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Surely only 1 belief system has the truth?
Or are there multiple paths to God?
Some say millions of years, some say Thousands.
Let's take a look at what the observable evidence shows us...
We all know the story of Noah and his family. Nearly every belief system has a flood story...
Bunnies and chocolate eggs... yes we all know that time of the year. Should we be concerned about it as believers?