Treatment of Religions (Pt. 2)

(Part 1 may be read by clicking here.)

Scripture makes clear the way God has set forth for his people to see those of other religions brought to faith in Jesus Christ.

“’Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!’” (Romans 10:11-15 ESV)

And,

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

Christians are the spear’s end of evangelism. It is the part, portion and privilege of the believer to bring the good news of King Jesus to the darkened doorsteps of the lost. In so doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit, seeing converts from every tribe, tongue and religion this world has thought to be worthy distractions from the worship of the Father.

With this in mind it is evident the prospects of a person of another religious conviction becoming a faithful servant of Jesus are completely dependent on God’s moving and his people’s going. Thus it is the privilege of the Christian to be part of the mission of God in the redemption of his people across the globe and within varying religions both hostile and peaceful. Truly it will be said (and is said), “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” (Isaiah 9:2) So it stands that the prospects of belief in the gospel for those of various religions is that of God himself who is the director of the steps and plans of man (Proverbs 16:9 NKJV). It is he who ultimately saves (Romans 9:16) any soul creating for himself faithful servants who will share in the work of his mission for all believers and his ultimate worship at the consummation of all things.