Which god is god?

[Penguins4123]

There are many different religions which believe that their god is the one who created the world, such as muslims, buddahs etc. Each religion has their own version of what god is, and each varying in their own right. But surely there is only one god?! Only one master who created all of mankind, including all colour and creed. We all know this is Jesus and his father almighty. How can we be sure that the lord we believe in is what the gospel says and not what other religions conceive their god to be?

Kind regards,
kelley

 

[Brother Mike]

um.

your missing a few things. God is love. Our Christian God, that had a son named Jesus. None of the other gods is based on love.

Life cannot be sustained without love.

We have power and authority as believers. We are filled with the Spirit of God. I would suggest you go find a church that believes the same.

We believe by faith. All the other religions have no power at all.

God Bless Sister.

 

[armored]

Hey Kelley --

I used to wonder the same things .. I have a few revelations on the subject -

God is everywhere - so there are pieces of His truth in each religion. A really basic example: Most religions will say "love your neighbor" or something similar. A common truth, right ? Different religions, same God.

What's different about Christianity is that there is this guy who showed up on the scene about 2000 years ago who basically just rocked. He offers a way to relate to God that other religions just can't give you ( through an entire new covenant! )

It gets better.

John 14/7 - Jesus said if you've seen me you've seen the Father.

Now think about Jesus - people just LIKED that guy. He was going around doing miracles and always helping people. He didn't mince words. People loved Him for his wisdom and leadership. He wasn't a mock up - he really cared about people .. He wasn't just on a mission to prove a point or something. He didn't prophecy storms on cities to prove a point to make them behave and be more like Him. Nope, Jesus just LOVED people.

If there is anything you think you know about God that you cannot see in the life of Jesus, then you should change the way you think.

This is where Christianity shines -- you get the exchanged life - through Jesus, you get personal access to the throne room of a GOOD God who cares about the details of your life more than you can imagine yourself.

So can you find God through Islam or Hinduism? Not for me to say. I don't know. But which way would YOU rather relate to God ? Through a rules and procedures and laws -- or freely ( as a gift ) ?

 

[natty threads]

"So can you find God through Islam or Hinduism? Not for me to say. I don't know. But which way would YOU rather relate to God ? Through a rules and procedures and laws -- or freely ( as a gift ) ?"

So you don't believe Jesus when He says no-one gets to the Father except through Him?

And that until Heaven and Earth pass away not one jot or tittle of the Law is changed?

And you don't believe the rest of the bible when God says not only that He is the only God and that He is a jealous God?

What am I missing?

If you believe that other religions even could be equally valid then you must discount the premise of what Christ said.

He is the Logos- He is the Spoken Word of God, in person.

THAT is the difference between Christianity and false religions like Islam and Hinduism.

JESUS SAID that God created the world and that He was there.
GOD SAID that He created the world.
JESUS CAME and fulfilled prophesy and performed miracles.
HE died and was risen.
HE LIVES NOW.

Our FAITH is the proof of things unseen.
If with just a mustard-seed of faith you can move mountains think how little faith you need to believe?

I used to struggle with this.
I just prayed and prayed and prayed that someday I might have even a mustard-seed of faith.

I can no-way move mountains, so I know it takes not a fleck of dust of faith to know Who Is The Creator.

Bless up!

 

[armored]

hey natty - thanks for your post

I think you're missing the point of my comment. I don't want you to misunderstand me. I never once said that other religions are equally valid - and I painted a picture of Christianity offering something so much more than other religions possibly could.

You bring up a good point that I didn't think of .. about the Living Word, etc.

I didn't say anything about not knowing who our creator was, though.

I also believe that yes, no one can get to the Father except through Jesus.

But here's the thing .. God is bigger than His book. Can He step in and show Himself to someone outside of Christianity so that they'll find Him and God .. through another religion? Probably. God can do the impossible.

Do I recommend that ? No way -- Come be a Christian so that you can relate freely to God through Jesus.

Hope that makes better sense

 

[CreativNameOne]

Muslims, Christians, and Jews all believe in the same God. And yes I believe there is a path to God through every religion. (Assuming the person is moral and, for lack of a better word, good.)

 

[Holly Hobbie]

Muslims, Christians, and Jews all believe in the same God. And yes I believe there is a path to God through every religion. (Assuming the person is moral and, for lack of a better word, good.)

But where do you base your beliefs on ?.....Where do you get your information ? What scripture verses in the bible can you point me too that has convinced you there is a path to God in every religion ?

Sorry but your comment peaked my curiousity ?

 

[Chad]

Muslims, Christians, and Jews all believe in the same God. And yes I believe there is a path to God through every religion. (Assuming the person is moral and, for lack of a better word, good.)

This is incorrect entirely. Your belief holds no water.

Please do some research before making such statements. Your profile says you've been a Christian since childhood, since when does a Christian make such statements like this?

Do some research at this link:
Bible Questions Answered

 

[Chad]

CreativNameOne, check out these links:

http://www.talkjesus.com/scriptural-bible-answers/13580-islam.html?highlight=muslim

CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry
(left column under "RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS")

Get Answers (Beta) - Answers in Genesis

 

[Fellowservant]

Joh 10:1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber.
Joh 10:2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Joh 10:3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Joh 10:4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
Joh 10:5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
Joh 10:6 This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.

Joh 10:7 So Jesus again said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
Joh 10:8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.
Joh 10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
Joh 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

Some scripture here to show that not all religions are of Christ, some are what Christ would call robbers. Christ gave us the truth, and truth is sometimes hard to swallow. Paul also says that if any man teaches another gospel than what we have from the scriptures, to let him be accursed.

Do Muslims preach another gospel? The answer here would be yes. So having the idea that God excepts anyone on the basis of his goodness, (self righteousness) and not the gospel is a deception, and he is a thief and a robber to God. All our righteousness without Christ, is filthy rags.

God bless

 

[CreativNameOne]

What part of my answer shocked you? (this is my answer assuming that you were shocked by me saying there is a path to God in every religion)

Listen I am going to be honest with you, I do not have enough time to read the links you gave me today ( I'm really busy today).

First off I would like to point out that I said "I believe" as in my own personal beliefs are.

Second
(since I am really busy today) I will follow up with scriptures later

Third
I leave you to ponder this question: What happened to Gandhi after death? Plato? Vergil? Plato and Vergil were alive before Christianity was widespread. If someone goes their entire life without ever hearing of Christianity do they go to Hell?

 

[Chad]

What part of my answer shocked you? (this is my answer assuming that you were shocked by me saying there is a path to God in every religion)

Listen I am going to be honest with you, I do not have enough time to read the links you gave me today ( I'm really busy today).

First off I would like to point out that I said "I believe" as in my own personal beliefs are.

Second
(since I am really busy today) I will follow up with scriptures later

Third
I leave you to ponder this question: What happened to Gandhi after death? Plato? Vergil? Plato and Vergil were alive before Christianity was widespread. If someone goes their entire life without ever hearing of Christianity do they go to Hell?

I thought you'd know the basic of such questions as who goes to hell, since your profiles says you've been a Christian since childhood.

Anyone who does not believe in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior and what He has done on the Cross, goes to hell. Its not a personal belief. Its the truth. You want to make up personal beliefs, then you're on the wrong track for sure. Your assumption that Christianity was not widespread is not plausible. GOD created man as knowing of who GOD is, by default. Man has always know who GOD is. As for each individual, that is between GOD and them. Not us to guess or assume. The Scripture makes it clear, anyone who does not believe in Jesus Christ is condemned to Hell.

Matthew 7:21
[ I Never Knew You ] "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 19:16-24

The Rich Young Man

16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?" 17And he said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments." 18He said to him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself." 20The young man said to him, "All these I have kept. What do I still lack?"

21Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." 22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. 23And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

 

[Coconut]

There are many different religions which believe that their god is the one who created the world, such as muslims, buddahs etc. Each religion has their own version of what god is, and each varying in their own right. But surely there is only one god?! Only one master who created all of mankind, including all colour and creed. We all know this is Jesus and his father almighty. How can we be sure that the lord we believe in is what the gospel says and not what other religions conceive their god to be?

Kind regards,
kelley

Joh 8:24 "I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins."
Joh 8:25 So they said to him, "Who are you?" Jesus said to them, "Just what I have been telling you from the beginning.
Joh 8:26 I have much to say about you and much to judge, but he who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him."
Joh 8:27 They did not understand that he had been speaking to them about the Father.
Joh 8:28 So Jesus said to them, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.
Joh 8:29 And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him."
Joh 8:30 As he was saying these things, many believed in him.
Joh 8:31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,
Joh 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."


1Co 8:5 For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth--as indeed there are many "gods" and many "lords"-- yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

 

[CreativNameOne]

Let us not forget "Judge not lest ye be judged"
We can never know God's will. We ourselves are incapable of ever comprehending how other people will be judged by the lord.
I think you must think very highly of yourself to know for a fact that moral people of other religions will spend an eternity in Hell. By treating me condescendingly you proved that you think as such. (directed at Chad and no one else)

I do not claim to know that there is a path to God through every religion, but it is something that I believe is true. It is however not for me to decide

 

[Chad]

Let us not forget "Judge not lest ye be judged"
We can never know God's will. We ourselves are incapable of ever comprehending how other people will be judged by the lord.
I think you must think very highly of yourself to know for a fact that moral people of other religions will spend an eternity in Hell. By treating me condescendingly you proved that you think as such. (directed at Chad and no one else)

I do not claim to know that there is a path to God through every religion, but it is something that I believe is true. It is however not for me to decide

You prove yourself to be a fraud, not a Christian as your profile claims. Goodbye.

Disrespect and lies will not be tolerated on this site at all.

And no, I do not "think highly" of myself. I think highly of the Word of GOD and respect it as Truth from GOD Himself.

 

[Coconut]

Let us not forget "Judge not lest ye be judged"
We can never know God's will. We ourselves are incapable of ever comprehending how other people will be judged by the lord.
I think you must think very highly of yourself to know for a fact that moral people of other religions will spend an eternity in Hell. By treating me condescendingly you proved that you think as such. (directed at Chad and no one else)

I do not claim to know that there is a path to God through every religion, but it is something that I believe is true. It is however not for me to decide

Joh 8:24 "I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins."

(said by none other than Christ)

Christs own Word judges "people of other religions"

Joh 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

Joh 3:35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.


Let us who name the name of Christ, not depart from HIS authority.

If you believe anything other than "as it is written" which is the gospel message of Jesus Christ, you have believed in vain.

Mar 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,'"

Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Heb 12:2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

[stephen]

Religeon is a word of man. Of whom the bible say "his breath is in his nostrells"

Religeon is a perishable thing and bound for the draught and delusion. Religeons are many, terrestrial and ...earthly.

Christianity is celestial.....heavenly....and unique. Entirely, and completely opposed to religeon

To be a Christian is to have a vital relationship with Jesus. Christianity is not a religeon it is a relationship. A relationship with Him who said "he that hath the son hath life" Christianity is a relationship with Jesus........the Christ the Son of the living God.

Many gods/religeons.......Perish the thought.

"That they should seek the Lord...he is not far from anyone of us.....God now commandeth all men everywhere to repent, ...He has appointed a day...judge the world.......by that man he hath ordained....raised him from the dead....."ect Acts 17 v 17 - 21

 

[petrus romanus]

I will like to speak here in regard to other faith and religion.We can proclaim that we have the truth that sets us free is the path to heaven. Whether a person of other religion will be accepted or not no one knows. Scripture has guaranteed our salvation but not to those who dont believe yet we should never proclaim God 's judgement more than what we know. Let us keep to our part of understanding that our believe in christ will save us for sure ,such believe is guaranteed and leave the part of non believers judgement. let us just say they dont have the guarantee that we have.This kind of statement that they dont have the guarantee will always be true. Whether God accepts them or not is the prerogative of God. We should not preach about the prerogatives of God. He has his prerogatives. We know that God sent his son to save us and John 3:16 says about the fate of whoever believes and so only the fate of those who believe is known. The fate of the non believer is not clearly stated and so we should avoid making statements that they r bound for hell for this is the judgement of God. We should not pass judgement as God. We should only speak the truth revealed in scriptures that there is only guarantee of heaven to the believers there is no guarantee for the others.If we say all the religion goes to hell only our faith goes to heaven we r making dangerous interpretation. Let us keep to the part of the promises of scripture for us as belonging to us and that the fate of non believers is in the hand of God. We should not pass judgement before judgement is passed. Chad your faith is not wrong because u base upon scriptures yet preaching that the rest of mankind goes to hell can only be true on judgement day and not today. Until judgement day we should not preach things that r beyond us but preach what is the clear interpretations of scripture. saying we r saved will always be true and what ever we say about the fate of others will never be true because judgement in such matters r in God's hand. Only on judgement day we will know the fate of non believers and let us rest this case. There will always be questions that can only be answered by God. Scripture gives us all we need for our faith on earth but not answers to all the questions on earth. Keep to the light of the world my friends and pray that this lighht shines upon everyone. Preach to the non believers that they do not belong to the promise and new covenant that gives eternal life and that they need this promise and covenant. do not argue among yourself to the point of declaring a person is not a christian, we should guide each other not condemn each other. the purpose of this forum should be live up to, to share views to comment. There is much to be learned here and so it should be a discussion. When two or three r gathered in my name there i will be in the midst. Amen

 

[sorrow]

your missing a few things. God is love. Our Christian God, that had a son named Jesus. None of the other gods is based on love.

Life cannot be sustained without love.

We have power and authority as believers. We are filled with the Spirit of God. I would suggest you go find a church that believes the same.

We believe by faith. All the other religions have no power at all.

God Bless Sister.

What do you think muslims are stupid or something. Do you think jews are too unkind to invoke a God with the theme of love in their life? God is love and all Gods are also institutions, they can mean plenty of things. But I think most people would want their God to be love so that's what it'll be.

Buddhism is a fine religion. (though religion is not needed, faith is just fine for what I am looking for). I don't think you understand the values of Buddhism to say such a shallow claim. No offense intended of course.

Most religions believe by faith (using common sense we can figure out that they'd kinda have to as we have not seen God, some have only "experienced" him), and if the other religions had no power at all then explain to me why they have had the power to coerce 80% of the world's population.

 

[Chad]

What do you think muslims are stupid or something. Do you think jews are too unkind to invoke a God with the theme of love in their life? God is love and all Gods are also institutions, they can mean plenty of things. But I think most people would want their God to be love so that's what it'll be.

All Gods? There is only one GOD. GOD of the Holy Bible, manifested in the person of Jesus Christ.

Buddhism is a fine religion. (though religion is not needed, faith is just fine for what I am looking for). I don't think you understand the values of Buddhism to say such a shallow claim. No offense intended of course.

What's so fine about believing in a non-existent GOD as they do? What values are so fine exactly that it matters in the end on Judgment Day?

Most religions believe by faith (using common sense we can figure out that they'd kinda have to as we have not seen God, some have only "experienced" him), and if the other religions had no power at all then explain to me why they have had the power to coerce 80% of the world's population.

What does the effect of a religion on the world population have anything to do with whether or not their belief in true in the One Living GOD? How is it relevant? How does their religions effect on the world dictate whether or not what they believe in is truth or not? Prove me wrong.

Just about every post of yours is nothing but opposing the Truth found in Jesus Christ. Why? What's your goal here exactly? Your username is sorrow. If you believe in Christ Jesus, I assure you your sorrows will drift away and be replaced with peace only found in Him.

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