"I asked "Could it be that you don't want to admit that there was a creator, because it would mean that you would be somewhat indebted to Him?" She asked how did I know it was a him? It was a diversionary tactic, designed to throw me off. I told her it was a strawman response, and I needed her to think logically."

"I told her that if you are guilty of a crime and a fine needs to be paid, someone else can pay the fine for you. It is legal. It doesn't make you innocent, but legally, you are allowed to go. That's what Jesus did for you. You broke God's law, and Jesus paid the fine in His life's blood."

"He went very silent. I asked him if he understood what I just said, and he said yes. I told him that repentance was not enough to get to heaven, that he also needed to place his faith in Christ, and not rely on his good works."

'More than that, Kevin, you need to place your faith in Christ. Instead of relying on your goodness - which we have discovered you have none - you need to place your faith in His goodness, because He took your hell punishment for you'.'I understand now'.

"Christianity says that no matter how hard you work, you will never get to heaven, because you have a huge sin debt to pay. Only Jesus claims to have paid for your sins. No other god or prophet has done that for you"

"We need to remember that although we may place importance on others, that everyone has to give an account to God on Judgement Day, regardless of whether they believe in Him or not. As with all people, we pray that they come to believe the Gospel, and place their faith in Christ!"

"Wait, are you saying that someone who steals to feed his family is treated the same way as someone who steals to feed a drug addiction, by being sent to hell?". I said "Yes, but...". He told me very colourfully to get out of his face.

"She told me she was a Christian, so I started with some checking questions. She said she knew what sin was, and that Christ had died for them. But she hadn't been to church, or read he Bible for a number of years."

"I then asked her when she was going to transfer her trust in herself to Christ. She thought about it for a few seconds, then said "Nah. Not going to do that", and walked away."

"He said that because Jesus has changed him. He used to be a bad boy, but Jesus helped him to straighten up his life. I heard the warning bells go off in my head – a changed life is not necessarily proof of a regenerated heart."