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The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 10:46am On Nov 13, 2016 |
All religions agree that mankind is in a mess. The Bible puts it this way: “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23). “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:6). Each religion sets out its own way of rescuing us from this desperate situation. Let us think of the problem as that of a man who has fallen down a deep well. The question is how to get him out. First comes Mohammed who looks over the top of the well and says; "if you will only keep the five rules of Islam then you will be able to escape from the well. You must pray five times a day, eat no pork, drink no alcohol, keep the feast of Ramadan and make the pilgrimage to Mecca". Contemporary Rabbinic Judaism is no different. They will pile on the man more rules and regulations based on the 10 commandments. “Keep the Law” and you will be accepted. But a man has only his own strength to keep these commandments, so after a few steps up he falls back again and cries out for help. Then comes Buddha who looks over the top of the well and says: "I can see You are in a mess; the problem is due to pain and desire. If you follow the noble eightfold path you will escape from these ultimately into Nirvana." The man may find inner peace but he is still down the well. Jesus comes to the top of the well and looks down and says: "I can see that you are in a mess; you will never get out by means of your own resources. As I said through one of my prophets: "Can the leopard change his spots or the Ethiopian his skin? No more can do good who are accustomed to do evil." Jeremiah 13: 23. "I will have to let down a rope and come down into the well myself in order to rescue you. I will hold you firmly because you do not even have the strength to hold on to me yourself." Only Christianity speaks about God becoming a human being to rescue us. In John 10 Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd (10:11, 14), the Good shepherd who lay down his life for the sheep (10:15), who draws all true worshippers together into one fold (10:16). On what evidence do Christians base this claim that Jesus is the only way? Mainly on Jesus' own words. Jesus claimed to be the only Saviour "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). From His own words, both Jesus' followers and his opponents recognized that He claimed to be God, the only one able to save us from sin and death (see also John 20:24-29; John 10:31-33). What Makes Jesus Unique? 1. Uniquely in Qualification Peter proclaimed him as the “Holy and Righteous one” (Acts 3:14) and the “author of life” (3:15), the one “the prophets foretold.” (3:18). The first Christians worshipped Jesus as God. Predicted 300 x before he came. Sinless Holy Life. Taught with great wisdom. Miracles of great power over creation, disease and death. This sets Jesus apart from the other leaders of the worlds religious. 2. Unique in Achievement As Peter asserts “salvation s found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given by men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12). Other religions say that we must work hard to deliver ourselves. They are all effort; Christianity is all grace. Only Christianity says that the King of the Universe came into this world, became Jesus died horribly to atone for the guilt of his rebel subjects. Such a thought is not even found in the area of fiction and romance. Other religions are about people’s best efforts to reach God, Christianity is God's supreme effort to reach us. The difference between Christianity and other religions can be summed up in one world. It’s the difference between “do” and “done”. Religion - from the Latin word ‘religio’ is all about works - what I must do - present tense. Christianity is all about Grace - what Jesus has done - past tense. The Choice - Do or Done? 3. Unique in his Resurrection Paul asserts “who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God, by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 1:4). The resurrection of Jesusis a unique event in the history of the world. The resurrection of Jesus lies at the heart of the Christian faith. Jesus is alive today. You can know him. We cannot know Buddah or Muhammed. Jesus is the unique Son of God, validated by predictions made hundreds of years before he came, vindicated by a life of profound teaching and incredible miracles, who uniquely died for the sins of the world and in our place and uniquely rose again. Beat that. http://extremelifechanger.com/index.php?p=1_39_35-Christianity-vs-Other-Religions 2 Likes |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 1:29pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
Lord Jesus, I thank you for your finished works on the cross and also for leaving us Your Holy Spirit. |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by LaClicKLaBenDin(m): 3:40pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
Nice thread. Insightful |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by lepasharon(f): 7:49pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
Maybe if you did more reading around and become enlightened, you would realise that there is nothing unique about christianity as it a merger of ancient religions. 2 Likes |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 9:01pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
lepasharon: Please enlighten us and tell us the merged ancient religions aside Judaism through which the prophecy was spoken but was revealed or came into existence through Christianity. I'll be glad if you can give us more insight. Thanks. |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by rexben(m): 2:56pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Christianity is not unique.
It would've been unique if Christians actually follow Jesus as they claim.
Christians are disciples of Paul and not Jesus |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 2:20pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
rexben: Please why exactly did you say so? Remember Christians were given the name because they behaved like Jesus. That's what is still expected of anyone who calls himself Christian. Christians are to emulate Jesus only. The life of a Christian should reflect Jesus to the world. 1 Like |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by rexben(m): 9:12pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
bennyann:Check my post on Who should name a child |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 10:09pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
rexben:
Are you saying we shouldn't identify with the name Christians because it wasn't revealed first by believers? |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 9:36am On Nov 19, 2016 |
rexben: Even Paul was against anyone saying they were his disciples. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere human beings? What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in Godʼs service; you are Godʼs field, Godʼs building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:2-11 NIV http://bible.com/111/1co.3.2-11.NIV |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by rexben(m): 12:03pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
bennyann:Paul had followers, he had children, he's a spiritual father. Paul severally equated himself to be Christ. He completed the suffering of Jesus. Paul is a crook and a thief |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by rexben(m): 12:12pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
bennyann:why nt stay with the name Jesus called his followers? |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by rexben(m): 12:14pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
bennyann:why nt stay with the name Jesus called his followers? Is like you chose the name an outsider calls you over the name your parent named you |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 12:15pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
rexben: Can you please give me instances to the bolded? And I hope all is well with you or maybe you've been busy? Cos it took you a while to mention me. |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by LaClicKLaBenDin(m): 12:39pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
bennyann: You shouldn't be arguing with people like that. When you see that someone is on a mission to twist the truth, just ignore them, because your comments are keeping his senseless comments going.. Ignoring this kind of people is better. When I saw his post at first, I thought it was something sensible. He doesn't even have any kind of knowledge about the issue he is raising, making claims out of the blues, out of his twisted understanding of the Bible. No Bible verses or quotes to buttress his claims, and you want to engage him? I guess Paul was called Paul Christ. 2 Likes |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by rexben(m): 12:42pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
bennyann:Jesus said He will build his church, Paul also claims that he's a wise master builder. Jesus said He's the sower according to the parable of the sower, Paul claims he plants also |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by LaClicKLaBenDin(m): 1:04pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
bennyann: Check his signature, then quit answering him. |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 1:24pm On Nov 27, 2016 |
rexben:
I see you've been replied already by naijadeyhia. So I'll end it here with you. 1 Like |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by skeendyke: 10:39am On Dec 13, 2016 |
Very nice argument put forward by the Op which distinguishes the uniqueness of Christianity from world religions and especially from a fresh perspective. Very well said, Bennyann |
Re: The Uniqueness Of Christianity. by bennyann: 4:45pm On Dec 13, 2016 |
skeendyke: Thank you skeendyke |
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