What Jesus Christ did not say:
All other religions are a heap of garbage.
Give all your money to the church.
Many world religions have honorable codes that focus on human well being, love and peace. The good works sometimes associated with these religions are often a benefit to society at large. That is the purpose of religion. But religion isn’t the issue. Jesus Christ was referring specifically to the idea of a relationship with the Creator, God.
What Jesus Christ did say:
I am the way, the truth and the life.
No one can come to the Father (God) except through me. (John 14:6)
All the great religious people of human history still stand as great religious people. Jesus wasn't condemning their acts of goodness. He was referring to right standing with God, a relationship, not a religious issue. In order to have a relationship with God, you must be introduced to Him by Jesus Christ. Jesus invites people of all faiths and cultures into a relationship with God through him.
What if it's true?
Then you have an incredible journey ahead of you! One that involves the ultimate relationship, God and you.
•First step, REALIZE
the separation that exists between God and mankind is due to sin (any action or thought that leads us away from God.) Romans 3:23
•Next, REPENT
from sin. That simply means to make a 180� turn, from ignoring God to accepting His mercy and grace. Romans 6:23
•Then, RESPOND
to the solution God had for this separation -Jesus Christ. God sent His son, Jesus, to earth to pay for the sin-debt that mankind owed. You respond by telling God that you accept His solution. John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10
•Now, RELATE
to God through reading your Bible, talking to God in prayer and attending a church where you can meet with others that are seeking God like you.
What if it’s not?
Then by all means, create your own religion. Because if Jesus Christ isn't the only way to God as He claimed, He would have to be a liar. And if He was a liar, then you have to throw out all of His teachings; the whole Bible for that matter. So, as you pick and choose your beliefs to create your own religion, you're going to have to leave Jesus out of it altogether. No "good teacher," no "Mr. Nice Guy," no "enlightened prophet." Just a liar. But it is true, Jesus is the only way. Jesus is not a liar, He is the King of kings, Lord of lords, the Son of God and He has the power to change your life today! Just let Him.
