His glory

For the past couple of months I have been meeting weekly with a man named Ron, who is a Jehovah’s Witness. This man is remarkable. I feel more and more close with him each time he comes over. Over the past 3 weeks Ron has opened up to me about his life, both past, and present more than ever. I feel a more intimate connection with him and I feel that the closer we get as friends, the better he may understand the Gospel as presented as a Christian.

Ron’s religion has many flaws in it, many of which are probably a result of bad theology, or bad history in the Catholic church back in the Roman days. Ron’s beliefs are strong, and his words are well backed, but his interpretions of things are manipulative, and are sometimes in an outright ignorance of the true meaning of the text. His words talk themselves in circles, and every now and again he stumbles on what to answer. He challenges me, and I challenge him. We go back and forth in a gentleman’s way, and standing pat on each side. However, I feel Ron may be starting to break from his Witness ways. It’s tough to completely gauge this as he has been strong in his faith for almost 40 years, but I believe that his talks with me, and a few other strong Christians are challenging his beliefs, and pointing out inconsistencies in enough aspects that he may be swaying from what he preaches.

Biblical authenticity is unparallel. If science has done anything in correlation with the Bible throughout time, and the same with geology, it has been in action of strengthening the relevance and accuracy of the Word. The Bible is harmonious in prophecy from Old Testament to New. Countless prophecies, over 300 in fact, are fulfilled in the New Testament, mind you these prophecies are made hundreds of years apart. They are specific and rich, and fully fulfilled. The Bible does not contradict itself in any instance, but solidifies the words of one book to another. Truly inspired by God, and truely steadfast throughout the course of history, it is recognized by secular and religious alike as the most accurate ancient text ever. Even more so than the Illyiad, Beowolf, and several other ancient texts. No other text was produced as widespread, or with such a painstakingly dedicated work ethic to its reflection.

It is the truth, the consitency, and the facts, that make Christianity the Truth in my mind. Undoubtedly. It is why I can feel I can successfully defend the faith for Christ, when put up against a seasoned veteran such as Ron. It is not completely by my own will, but by God’s and also His that I can debate such hot button topics with Ron, and still have an ever developing relationship with him. I am so thankful for the opportunities at hand, and the fruits that are constantly being beared as a result. Thank you.