Only One Way

The New Age Movement seems to be enjoying a burst of popularity. On the surface, it seems so fair and inclusive. All religions worship God in different ways and although they each take a different path, all roads lead to God and to heaven. As a Christian, I know the major error of that philosophy and so do you. Even the newagers know why true, born again Christians don’t fit into their philosophy. You can mention God all you want around them, but the minute you mention Jesus, you are being too “preachy”.

The center of our faith is Jesus Christ. He teaches us that He is the way, the truth and the life. No one can approach God or enter heaven without going through Him. Jesus Christ was either a delusional egotist who actually believed he was the Son of God; or He is exactly who He claims to be. He leaves us no other option. To believe there is another way to please God and enter heaven with Him, would label Jesus a liar and that is a very dangerous position to take. The founders of all of those other religions are dead and buried. When Jesus stepped out of that tomb in Jerusalem two thousand years ago, He proved by example the gift of eternal life He offers through His sacrifice for our sins. I have mentioned many times that Christian faith is not a religion like those others, but it is a personal relationship with God thanks to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. No matter how sincere those other worshipers are, they are sincerely wrong. Those other roads will not take them to heaven.

I read the testimony of a former Muslim the other day. He said he left Islam because he studied the life of Mohammed. He became a Christian because he studied the life of Jesus. Jesus doesn’t just teach us the truth; He is the personification of Truth. He doesn’t just show us the way; He is the Way. There is a wave of Christian faith moving through those other religions around the world. When Jesus returns every knee shall bow and everyone will acknowledge Him as Lord of Lords and King of Kings. I’m so glad I have recognized Him as my Lord and King long ago.