Earlier this year Dr. Ron Rhodes gave a lecture at Dallas Theological Seminary. Here are his 7 points.
1. Don’t neglect people skills. (1 Peter 3:15)
When a cultist comes to your door, don’t open the door and be a sour puss. Instead, be open and friendly.
The biblical apologist has to be a person who is completely committed to Jesus Christ.
2. Don’t assume that all members of a cult believe the same thing. Never tell them what they believe, instead listen and ask wise questions.
3. Always define your terms. Consider this statement, “Jesus Christ is God. He was crucified and He shed His blood, and then resurrected from the dead. Scripture speaks of His second coming.”
Remember that a cultist will read the above statement and apply a different meaning.
4. Always check scripture verses when they cite scripture from memory.
Bahai’s, for example, claim Baha’u'llah is “another comforter” in John 14. (Note: The Bible says in John 14 that the Holy Spirit is the Comforter)
5. Be aware that cultists are trained to answer common objections. They always have an answer for everything and are very well trained.
You need to always bring the conversation back to the scriptures.
6. Ask strategic questions. This forces a cultist to think for themselves.
Example: Mormonism – Humans become gods?
How do you interpret Isaiah 43:10 where God says, “Before Me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.”
7. Give your testimony and share what the Lord Jesus has done in your life.
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