19.08.2020

Why is Christianity the real deal among other religions, who also claim they are real deal?

Bible passages: 
John 3:3, John 1:1, John 14:3, Isa 40:8, 2Pet1:16-21, Mat28:1-10, Mark16:7, Titus2:11-14, 1Corin15:3-5, Phil2:9-11

Discussion:
Christianity is not a religion but a way of life. Based on the word of God Acts 12:19-26 some of the disciples of Christ went to Antioch telling the message of Jesus Christ to people. The Lord was helping the believers and a large group of people believed and turned to the Lord. In verse 26 “For a whole year, Saul and Barnabas met with the Church and taught many people there. In Antioch the followers were called Christians for the first time.
The people in Antioch observed the teaching and messages that are being delivered by the disciples and concluded that they are the follower of Jesus Christ. Therefore Christianity is based on the teaching and messages of Jesus Christ.
Christian faith gives a clear and direct answers on how to live our lives. Also on eternity. Other religions did not give clarity on life after death.
Jesus said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. The way to the Father is through Me” John 14:6. In We touched briefly on the fact that Prophet Muhammad did not categorically state that he is the way but Jesus Christ specifically stated that He is way. Jesus Christ went further to reassure us that in His Father’s house there are many mansions John 14:3.
*Highlights*
People in other religions like: Sikh, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam could claim that their characters changed as a result of their belief but they cannot claim salvation as salvation is only Jesus Christ. John 3:3 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, unless one is born again, he cannot be in the kingdom of God”.
In addition:
Historically facts: tomb emptiness after resurrection of Jesus Christ Mat28:1-10, Jesus’ appearance to His disciples Mark 16:7, testimony of witnesses that saw what happened. The miracles of Jesus Christ while on earth were traced by the archeologist. The story of the Old Testament also exists in the Middle East - Jerusalem. People that travelled on pilgrimage testified to historical places in the bible.
Grace: other religions specified that there are things that needs to be done to get something. In the Old Testament people were making certain sacrifices or offering for sin but Jesus Christ died to pay for all our sins.
In Christian faith salvation is not based on our performance or ability as all our righteousness are like filthy rag before God. We cannot buy the Grace of God, He gave it to us freely Titus 2:11-14.
Authority: other religion could not point to any being as saviour. Jesus Christ is the only one; who die and resurrected there are proofs in the bible and Jesusalem where the event happened 1Corin 15:3-5.
After resurrection, God raised Him up to the highest place. God made His Name greater than every other names. So that every knee will bow to the Name of Jesus Philippians 2:9-11.

Praise God 🙏