From Islam To Christ

[Lewis]

At a Berlin church, Muslim refugees converting in droves

http://news.yahoo.com/berlin-church-muslim-refugees-converting-droves-083020529.html

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[jeff77]

Some good news! Thanks for sharing Lewis.

 

[JLB]

At a Berlin church, Muslim refugees converting in droves

http://news.yahoo.com/berlin-church-muslim-refugees-converting-droves-083020529.html

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It would be good news if only one were actually born again, and received the Baptism in water and also the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

I don't know if this is the case, God Himself only knows, and it is my hope and prayer that many will come to Jesus Christ, and confess Him as Lord truly.

However from the article, it shows that the main reason they come is to be granted asylum in Germany and not for true conversion.

The ones that do seem to be sincere, are then led in some ritual where "holy water" is poured over their head.


It would be better for them to not even partake of this false conversion, thinking they already had something that they do not.


On the other hand, if even one came to truly know the Lord and be born again there, then that would certainly be cause for rejoicing.


Here are some quotes from the article -

• "The majority of Iranians here are not converting out of belief," Heydari said. "They only want to stay in Germany."

• "Meanwhile, as other churches across Germany struggle with dwindling numbers of believers, Martens has seen his congregation swell from 150 just two years to more than 600 parishioners now — with a seemingly unending flow of new refugees finding the way to his congregation. Some come from cities as far away as Rostock on the Baltic Sea, having found out by word-of-mouth that Martens not only baptizes Muslims after a three-month "crash course" in Christianity, but also helps them with asylum pleas."

• None will openly admit to converting in order to help their asylum chances. To do so could result in rejection of their asylum bid and deportation as Christian converts. Several candidates for baptism at Martens' church would not give their names out of fear of repercussions for their families back home.

On a positive note -

• "Zonoobi, who dressed all in white for his baptism on Sunday, said he had attended secret religious services in Iran ever since friends introduced him to the Bible at age 18. He decided to flee to Germany after several Christian friends were arrested for practicing their religion.
• For Zonoobi and his wife Afsaneh — who since her baptism goes by the name of Katarina — the christening marks a new beginning.
• "Now we are free and can be ourselves," she said. "Most important, I am so happy that our children will have a good future here and can get a good education in Germany."

May God bring many into His Kingdom....



JLB

 

[Jesus' Follower]

They do say that every cloud has a silver lining and this reinforces that.
Thank you for sharing.

 

[Lewis]