Discussing God

...is a challenge for a Christian. There are atheists, but there are theists, too. There are all possible and impossible religions in the world, and they all claim their right. There are sects and cults, there are Satanists... How many religions are there? Has anybody done a serious counting? I guess so.



So as a Christian, convinced of the Truths of the Bible, you are forced to more or less study those other religions and world views to be able to meet those people and show them the God of the Bible in a respectful and responsible way. Especially in today's society, where we meet people from various cultures and religions daily. Take for example the school I work at. All possible religions and views there, it has become impossible to organize any kind of satisfying Christmas celebration or Easter remembrance. I stopped, long time ago, long before I met Jesus.
To be or not to be of Christianity is Evangelization. Remember what Paul wrote?

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
(2Ti 4:1-4)

Timothy was young and insecure, often ill, weak. This was not seen as an obstacle, though.
I often think about these words. We need to study the Word, and we need to pray for Holy Spirit in us. Not forsaking the knowledge of the world religions, but trusting in God and His promise, we shall receive our fruit most assuredly.