Who's preaching to the Romanists?

The other night I got a call from Kayce. She and Colleen wanted to meet and ask me some questions about Roman Catholicism.

We met at InNOut, mmm mmm (too bad I didn't eat anything lol).

Colleen is currently witnessing to a Roman Catholic friend who has been attending her church. She wrote down a number of questions her Romanist friend asked that she wasn't able to answer. Let me stop right there - does this not impress anyone? This is EXACTLY what Christians need to do. When they don't have the answers or a sufficient response, they need to go study and get back to the person.

Colleen had questions about the Canon, authority issues (Sola Scriptura vs. Sola Ecclesia), Church History and the Gospel. I could tell that Colleen was genuinely interested in all the issues. She took notes like a madman (*cough* madwoman *cough*).

I was uber encouraged that she is passionate about understanding Romanism so she can best communicate the Gospel to her friend. What an encouragement to me!

Now, Colleen is obeying Peter's charge given to all believers: "15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;" (1 Peter 3:15). "Always being ready" ... that sounds like we need to prepare for evangelism. I know that this is very unpopular, because preparation takes work. Sometimes a lot of work. In Roman Catholicism's case, it takes a lot of time and energy to prepare. Yet, if you love your Romanist friends and family, you'll spend as much time studying so that when the time comes, you can clearly proclaim the Gospel of Peace to them.

I have often wondered why many in the Phoenix area choose to remain ignorant of Romanism. Maybe they aren't aware that it is the greatest religion in the Valley? In any case, there are some excellent books out there to help any who are interested in preparing to witness to their Roman Catholic friends. Let me know if you need some book recommendations.

In the meantime, I am thankful that at least two girls at EVBC are faithfully proclaiming the Gospel of Peace to our Romanist neighbors.

Thanks Colleen and Kayce for your example.

CoB