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Jan 4, 2022 · Religion, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, is “the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship.”. The Bible refers to religion in several places. Recalling his time as a Pharisee, Paul relates how he belonged to “the strictest sect of our religion” (Acts 26:5). Festus calls Judaism a ...
- Tradition
The more we delve into God’s Word, the more we learn about...
- What is Biblical Separation
In that case you would have to leave this world” (1...
- Idols
The Israelites were not even to mention the names of false...
- Tradition
- John 14:6 ESV / 161 helpful votes. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
- Mark 16:15-16 ESV / 117 helpful votes. And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
- James 1:27 ESV / 109 helpful votes. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
- James 1:26 ESV / 107 helpful votes. If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
Oct 12, 2024 · Matthew 5:16. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”. As followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that points others to God. This verse encourages us to let our light shine through acts of kindness, love, and integrity.
- Universalism
- Relativism
- Inclusivism
- Exclusivism
The first approach to world religions may be classified as universalism. Universalism proposes that all religions are more or less equal, with no one religion able to claim supremacy. Two common illustrations are used when explaining this approach, but provide slightly different nuances. The first is to picture salvation or truth as a mountain top ...
With the rise of postmodernism a modification of universalism has emerged that could be classified as relativism. Whereas universalism claims that all religions lead to the truth or contain part of the truth, relativism says that all religions have their own truths. In essence, a relativist would say that religions are not different paths up one mo...
A third approach to religion is inclusivism. In inclusivism, one’s own religion is the supreme religion, but other religions have truths that will ultimately lead to the truth found in the supreme religion. From a Christian perspective, that means that one can only be saved in Christ, but the Bible is not the only revelation of Christ. On the more ...
The final approach to world religions is exclusivism. This approach teaches that there is only one true religion and only one way of salvation. For a Christian, Christ is the only way of salvation and the Bible is the only source of saving revelation today. Other religions are sourced in man’s rebellion against God and/or demonic influence. Though ...
2 days ago · “But whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven” because Jesus is going to show that these things are fulfilled in the New Testament. And He says you have to do them, you have to teach them. Then He warns in verse 20 (and this is where it’s very important to notice what the context here is.
Jul 31, 2023 · 1. Respect their decision to believe. The freedom to choose is a God-given right. God gives everyone the right to choose the direction they want to walk in. Even if that means walking away from ...
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May 16, 2024 · Judaism is a relatively small population. Islam, of course, is growing. and it’s predicted that it will outpace Christianity by 2050. So, roughly two billion, just over two billion Christians, and roughly just around two billion Muslims. But again, that number will likely overtake. So, as we think about these religions, I think you can ask ...
