DAY 3: WHY STUDY THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF VARIOUS WORLD RELIGIONS, CULTS, AND THE OCCULT?[1 of 2] Passing along propaganda news, people easily become copycat Christians, just repeating unbiblical claims—supposed truths about Jesus Christ. That is, until they gain real biblical conviction. I want you to know what is true, and why it is true. During the years we at Sunrise Bible Church and Get A Life Ministries have been putting out our huge study called World Religions, Cults & the Occult, (an ongoing series that has involved many years of intense research), we have been comparing false-faith systems—greedy, works-based practices invented by men and women—to the truth of a free faith in biblical Christianity. Why? So that the information will equip you with an accurate understanding of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, New Age, Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witness, Seventh Day Adventists, Christian Science, Scientology, the Charismatic Movement, Witchcraft, and Satanism. Only the truth will help you be a strong, knowledgeable, and confident advocate for God’s Truth that is Jesus Christ. First John 5:19 teaches us that the entire planet lies in the power of the evil one; therefore, the world’s false religious philosophies are all the devil’s doing. How can I make such a bold statement? Because the Bible tells us Satan is not only a murderer, but also a liar and the father of all lies. Every idea that veers from scriptural truth has a demonic influence. Satan’s servants are false teachers disguising themselves as friendly givers of truth and doers of righteousness—but it’s all just lies.