We live in a 'global village', a multi-faith society where exclusive claims may differ when it comes to "How to get to Heaven." Many so called religions are prepared to only recognize Jesus as a great teacher, prophet, leader and reformer. As a Christian, we are not being arrogant, intolerant, and narrow-minded when we suggest He is the only way?
This question is especially relevant today based on ethnic minorities and other religious groups that want to force their beliefs on others; all in the name of Political Correctness. Jesus, himself was asked that question in John 14:6. He answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
The great British writer, C. S. Lewis, explained in his well-known book, Mere Christianity, "A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher; he'd either be a lunatic -- on a level with a man who says he's a poached egg -- or else he'd be the devil of hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God; or else a madman or something worse."
Christians, have been branded intolerant of those who don't what to accept Christ's grace, mercy, and love. There is a primary difference built into Christianity that sets us apart, thus allowing us to boldly state the He is the only way.
- Being tolerant is what makes us who we are. We accept others who don't share our belief.
- We are not radical, but forgiving to those who reject Christ.
- We look beyond the sins committed and love the person, but hate the sin.
- We don't inflict pain or other harm on others just because they disagree.
- We pray for those who need to come to the saving knowledge that Christ offers; freely and unconditionally without strings attached.
- We don't burn down towns, churches, and kill people who seem and act differently.
If Jesus is the only way to Heaven, then what others think about us really doesn't matter. It is what Jesus thinks of us. How we act, accept others, pray, and serve. Christianity is not easy; it never was, but Christ came to earth and died for all; both sinner and believer. He was and remains the only hope for the lost sinner. One day those who rejected Him will fine out their mistake. By then it will be too late. That is why we share the Good News...That Jesus Christ is the Only Way!
Philippians 2:10-11
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
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