Hebrews 11:6 English Standard Version (ESV) And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Having mentioned that there are three faith based religions, I can only speak for mine, Christianity. I am not here to argue. I am here to explain why I am a Christian. The number one reason is because Christianity is where God made Himself known to me in unmistakable terms. I knew He was God without knowing anything about His attributes, character, or methods. I suspect it was easier for me to believe in Him because I had no preconceptions of Him. No one influenced my first visit.

What little I do know about the other faith based religions has to do with the definition of faith, its purpose and ability. In Christianity we put our faith in Christ and by faith we are changed. All three speak to some degree of relationship and have a claim on devotion and I will not argue that. What I do know is that Christianity is the one in which the power of God is active in the inner being, a resident power.

Philippians 2:13 English Standard Version (ESV) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

While all three agree that God will do what pleases God, only in Christianity is it said He does it from within His servants. It has been said within the Christian community that we might be the only Jesus that the lost might see. I go one step further in saying if anyone can see Jesus in me, it is because it pleases the Father to do so. I cannot make Jesus be seen by a sinner. It is up to Jesus to reveal Himself. I can however witness that if a sinner like me can find Jesus, they may also find Him. Seek Him with a right heart attitude. Not to be righteous but needy.

Hebrews 1:1 English Standard Version (ESV) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,

Before moving forward into our present condition, I would like to point out something from the past that is true of God. Here in verse one of Hebrews the author states “in many ways”. I think it is important to recognize that God does not limit Himself to the lightning and thunder of Mount Sinai. He loves us and wants a loving relationship with us and some of us, if not many of us, are not comfortable with hearing God’s audible voice. This is confirmed in Paul’s letter to the Romans.

Romans 1:20 English Standard Version (ESV) For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

The perception of a creator has been clearly indicated by the vast ways in which mankind has sought God in many different religious configurations. Many seekers could not fathom the possibility of One God containing all the power so they worshipped several gods according to their needs. Gods of love, gods of war, gods of the elements like water and fire, volcanoes and storms. They were given names, idols and a place in their society.

Even with religions of multi-theism we often find one god who is the God of Gods. Of all the known religions today there are only three upon which faith is a basic concept of worship. It began with Abraham the father of faith and was divided in his tents into Judaism and Islam. From Judaism sprang forth Christianity. While Christianity comprises about 33% of the world’s population and Islam about 23%, Judaism comprises less than 1%. Do not be swayed by the numbers, this is not a popularity contest.

Faith is the number one reason to worship God in any form.