David Miller wrote: > Jesus Christ transcends all religions, and > he is within all religions.
Izzy wrote: > Wow; what do you mean by that??? Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Jesus Christ is the Logos. All wisdom and knowledge is in Jesus Christ. If any man learns something and knows something, he can only know it through Jesus Christ. If we say that a particular religion has some truth, we are in effect admitting that they have some Jesus Christ. Therefore, Jesus Christ is in that religion. John said that Jesus is that true light which lighteth EVERY MAN that cometh into the world. God doesn't look at man and say, "oh, he is born of Jewish parents, I will not speak to him." Neither does God say, "oh, he is born of Muslim parents, I will not speak to him." All truth that men receive, regardless of what religion they are of, that truth is Jesus Christ. The primary difference between say the Christian and the Muslim is that the Christian recognizes that this truth is Jesus Christ, and so he glorifies Jesus Christ. The Muslim does not recognize that the truth that he touches is Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, it is Jesus Christ whether they acknowledge him or not. Truth is not restricted to Christianity. Christianity does not have exclusive rights to truth. Notice how the following passage indicates that even the wicked have been shown the truth, but they hold the truth in unrighteousness. In other words, Jesus Christ is revealed to men in all religions, but what do they do with that which is revealed to them? For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, WHO HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS; Because that which may be known of God IS MANIFEST IN THEM; FOR GOD HATH SHOWED IT UNTO THEM. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when THEY KNEW GOD, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. (Rom 1:18-25) And the following passage speaks along the same lines, showing that we commend ourselves to their conscience because deep down they know that we speak that which they have already heard from God. We manifest a truth of which they already have knowledge. Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. (2Co 4:1-2) Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida USA ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
