Bible Study Course: Lesson 8 - What Is Christian Conversion?
Introduction
What does it mean to be converted? By the middle of the 20th century hundreds
of millions of people had been politically converted to the atheistic way of
life promoted by the Communist Party. The widespread adoption and conversion
to communism's social and political ideals made it one of the most powerful
belief systems in history. But conversion to that belief system led people away
from God rather than drawing them to Him.
This should teach us a lesson: Not all conversions are God-inspired. Zealous
advocates of almost all ideologies, philosophies and religions regularly attempt
to convert others to their own way of thinking.
Wanting to convert others to a different way of life can be a noble aspiration.
But who has the right or the authority to decide which way of life is best?
That right belongs exclusively to the Creator God. As our Maker, He alone can
determine the standards we must follow if we are to live in peace and harmony
with each other.
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