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Christians, Moslems, and Jews, by Steve Ridgell
Recently I was in Spain with the Herald of Truth, the non-profit
ministry I work for, meeting with our European field office staff.
While there, we were able to visit Toledo, one of the oldest cities in
Europe. During the tour, our guide related the history of the
Christians, Moslems, and Jews in that region. He commented about how
peacefully they would co-exist. We even visited buildings that once
were mosques and now are cathedrals.
It got me to thinking how so many news commentators, and even some
religious leaders, talk about these three religions worshipping the
same God. The implication is that since they worship the same God, they
all provide equal entry into the family of God. It is as if these three
religions are just different paths to the same God, and we ought to
simply choose the path that best fits us.
There is one major problem with that concept: Jesus. Christians cannot
subscribe to any theory that allows for multiple avenues to God. Jesus
said "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me" (John 14:6). Jesus said the only way to God is
through him. The question is not whether we all worship the same God.
The question is how we are able to gain access to God.
If you believe Jesus to be simply a good teacher, or an important
prophet, you have not heard him clearly. His statement is not
confusing, nor is it unclear. He said he was the way to God: not "a
way", or "one way", but "the way". If you do not believe Jesus, then
drop Christianity from your list of options.
However, if you do believe Jesus, then there is no other option. It is
your choice. If you want to know more about the claim of Jesus to be
the only way to God, then visit www.hopeforlife.org . Join our blog
discussion about the exclusive claim of Jesus. Or write me at
steve@hopeforlife.org.
There is only one way to God: Jesus.
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Are you presently experiencing a new life? God's word says, "if anyone
is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has
come!"
This new life is a free gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ. If
you want to know more about this life that only Jesus can give you,
sign up for one of our Bible courses. Wherever you are in life,
whatever you've done, you can begin again.
You may also contact us at info@hopeforlife.org if you have questions
about becoming a new creation.
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* Let Me Tell You about Jesus and His Church
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* Invited into the Family
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* Hope for Life
http://www.hopeforlife.org/
* Hope for Life!
http://www.hopeforlife.org
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