Pilot Knob Lutheran Many Ways? 9/17/2024
Recently it was reported that a very high-profile denominational leader stated that all religions are paths to the same God. This was said to Christians living in Singapore. It’s like different religions are simply a different language talking about the same God. Really!? Can we lump all the world’s religions into one basket and say they all lead to the God who created and redeemed us? Hardly! They all have their own god and sacred writings and none of them completely agree on everything, therefore, religious doctrine will be contradicted.
Jesus made it very clear that he was NOT a way, a truth, a life, but the way, truth, and life. He says no one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) Anyone else who makes a similar claim is an imposter and liar speaking Satan’s native language. He is the great deceiver and the enemy of every Christian. Follow his lead and your eternal destination will be the same as his.
John 1:12 To all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be children of God,
to those who believe in His name. Eternal life is not in practicing a religion, no matter how sincere you may be. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.
Where is eternal life found. In a person, the God-man Jesus Christ who alone could die in our place and pay the penalty for sin which is death. Place your faith in Jesus Christ, turn away from sin and turn to Him (repentance) and you receive forgiveness, eternal life, and the Holy Spirit immediately comes into you bringing life, peace, mercy, love and grace. No other religion can make this claim because their leader remains in his grace leaving his followers to practice a dead religion. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today, 4:30. Confirmation class.
Sunday 22, 9:00 AM Morning worship service. Sermon: Judge, be Judged Romans 2:1-11
10:20 Sunday school for all ages.
If you have any article or God sighting you would like to share with the congregation please submit it for publication in the Briefings. pastorbob@pilotknob.org
GriefShare will begin a new session beginning October 6, 2:00-3:30 at the Church. For more information go to: https://www.griefshare.org/findagroup or contact Pr. Bob or Sue Reese.
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