JOHN 14<\/b><\/p>\n
Jesus said to him, \u201cI am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
(John 14:6)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Yesterday we affirmed that all men stand guilty before God because they have transgressed His law. Once people admit to this guilt, they often question why Christ is the only way to God. They reason that if all men are condemned, it is only fair that God provide many ways of salvation. The unregenerate mind finds it impossible to grasp the exclusiveness of Christianity and so rejects it as intolerable. We especially find this attitude in America, where religious toleration under the law is held in the highest esteem. But it must be remembered that equal toleration under the law does not mean equal truth value of all religions.<\/p>\n
The exclusiveness of Christianity goes against confessional pluralism. To say there is only one way, that there is only one truth, flies in the face of anyone who believes all religions are essentially the same. Unfortunately, people who claim that all religions are basically the same reveal their ignorance of religions\u2019 claims. While most of the religions of the world (except Christianity) have two basic underlying themes\u2014the universal fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man\u2014every religion is radically different in its beliefs and ethics.<\/p>\n
Because all religions are not the same, the way to God becomes a search for truth. Which religion is true? When considering Christianity, we must deal with the claims of Christ Himself. He declared that He is the only way. Those who say all religions are equally valid must face this momentous claim of Christ. If Christianity is valid, then what Christ says is true. Therefore, Christ must be the only way and Christianity the only true religion.<\/p>\n
Christ\u2019s declaration of being the only way must be considered seriously. Who else has God attested by resurrection? Buddha is dead. Mohammed is dead. But Jesus Christ is alive. Only Christianity deals with man\u2019s guilt through an atonement. Only Christianity has a Savior who is sinless. This point is unique to Christianity. Christ is a worthy sacrifice because He is perfect and righteous\u2014no other person can make that claim. Jesus Christ is the only one who qualifies as a Redeemer. He is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Exodus 33\u201335<\/p>\n
Matthew 23:1\u201322<\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n
Exodus 36\u201340<\/p>\n
Matthew 23:23\u201324:25<\/p>\n
Make a list of religions and cults. How do they differ from one another and from Christianity? List points that are unique to Christianity. Why are people naturally attracted to these other religions, or pluralism in general? How would you explain to them the truth of Christianity?<\/p>\n
For further study: Acts 4:1\u201322 \u2022 1 Cor. 3 \u2022 John 8:12\u201359<\/i><\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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