The Atheist and the Preacher

Introduction

1. Allen Webster (HTH/HTH writer) on mission trip to Tanzania, Africa

2. Sat next to professor of Anthropology, atheist

The contrast is clear

1. Atheist thought world began with a big bang, Preacher believes it will end with one

   1. 2 Peter 3:10

   2. Genesis 1:2-16

2. Atheist was interested in the ages of rocks, Preacher was interested in the Rock of Ages

   1. Deuteronomy 32:15-18

   2. 1 Peter 2:4-5

   3. Psalm 19:1-2

   4. Psalm 8:3-4

3. Atheist saw men as one step above apes, Preacher saw them as one step beneath angels

   1. Psalm 8:5-6

   2. Genesis 1:26-27

4. Atheist saw God as the creation of man, Preacher saw man as the creation of God

   1. Luke 12:39

   2. Where did egg come from? Hen. Where do hens come from? Eggs.

5. Atheist focus was on finding missing links, Preacher focus was finding lost souls

   1. Hebrews 3:4

Developed from a booklet by Allen Webster.