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1 | Is there "one" relgion? | Is 8:14 | writteninthebook | 209806 | ||
Hello, Hancock. The following is from a favorite apologetic site of mine, C.A.R.M. Yes, Christianity is the one true religion. That may sound awfully dogmatic and narrow-minded, but the simple truth is that Christianity is the only true religion. Jesus said that He alone was the way to the Father (John 14:6), that He alone revealed the Father (Matt. 11:27; Luke 10:22). Christians do not go around saying Christianity is the only way because they are arrogant, narrow-minded, stupid, and judgmental. They do so because they believe what Jesus said. They believe in Jesus, who claimed to be God (John 8:58; Exodus 3:14), who forgave sins (Mark 2:5; Luke 5:20; 7:48), and who rose from the dead (Luke 24:24-29; John 2:19f). Jesus said that He was the only way. Jesus is unique. He was either telling the truth, He was crazy, or He was a liar. But since everyone agrees that Jesus was a good man, how then could He be both good and crazy, or good and a liar? He had to be telling the truth. He is the only way. Christianity is not just a religion; it is a relationship with God. It is a trusting in Jesus and what He did on the cross (1 Cor. 15:1-4), not on what you can do for yourself (Ephesians 2:8-9). Buddha didn't rise from the dead, nor did Confucius or Zoroaster. Muhammad didn't fulfill detailed prophecy. Alexander the Great didn't raise the dead or heal the sick. And though there is far less reliable information written about them, they are believed in. The scripture is right when it says in 1 Pet. 2:7-8, "This precious value, then, is for you who believe. But for those who disbelieve, 'The stone which the builders rejected, this became the very corner stone,' and, 'A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense'; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this doom they were also appointed." (NASB). |
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2 | Is there "one" relgion? | Is 8:14 | Nevvvvine | 209847 | ||
Hi writteninthebook; Quick question, who is being spoken of in the verses 1 Pet. 2:7,8 as those who disbelieve? Gods day to you Nevvvvine |
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3 | Is there "one" relgion? | Is 8:14 | writteninthebook | 209851 | ||
To answer that passage, let me back up just a bit, as the apostle was describing our Lord, before he mentions those who work against Him. The simile of a stone is a good description of Jesus Christ, to describe his strength and to show us the foundation on which we are built, as well as a rock of offense to all His enemies. To a lay person, a stone is not a very important item, but the Jews to which Peter was speaking had their glorious temple and understood the reference that was being made, through that. After picturing Christ as a foundation, Peter goes on to the building, as being built upon him 'You also, as living stones, are built up' The apostle is recommending the Christian church to these Jews, who knew not Christ. It was natural for them, with their learning, since the Christian church had no such glorious temple, nor such a popular priesthood. Generally all people are guilty of rejecting Jesus Christ; they shortchange Him for the price He paid, they (or should I say 'WE' ) refuse him, as scripture proclaims in Isa. 53:3. Peter was speaking of disobedient people who have no true faith. By disobedient people understand those that are unpersuadable and unrepentant. So, as you ask 'who was being spoken OF' I could say nearly everyone. But he was speaking TO the Jews, in a metaphorical sense in order to expand his teaching beyond his own lifetime, thereby making it applicable to our own lives. It would apply to you and I, not as disbelievers, but when we choose our own ways in failure of living the perfect life set before us by Christ Himself, do we not fall into that category? |
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