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Posted by David (Member # 1) on :

I read the below the other day and thought it was a real eye opener! Hope you like it:

I once saw Billy Graham’s daughter Anne Graham Lotz on a popular news talk program. The interviewer asked, "Are you one of those who believe that Jesus is exclusively the only way to heaven?" He added, "You know how mad that makes people these days!" Without blinking she replied, "Jesus is not exclusive. He died so that anyone could come to Him for salvation."

What a great response! Christianity is not an exclusive club limited to an elite few who fit the perfect profile. Everyone is welcome regardless of color, class, or clout.

In spite of this wonderful reality, Christ’s claim in John 14:6 to be the only way to God continues to offend. Yet Jesus is the only way—the only option that works. All of us are guilty before God. We are sinners and cannot help ourselves. Our sin had to be dealt with. Jesus, as God in the flesh, died to pay the penalty for our sins and then rose from the dead. No other religious leader offers what Jesus provides in His victory over sin and death.

The gospel of Christ is offensive to some, but it is the wonderful truth that God loves us enough to come and take care of our biggest problem—sin. And as long as sin is the problem, the world needs Jesus!

http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-10-02-07.shtml

Posted by TB125 (Member # 2450) on :

I have written a brief statement on this subject entitled "Why Jesus?". It can be found on my website at http://www.christianityetc/why_Jesus.php Check it out. I'm interested in any way that it might be improved. This is a very challenging question for any Christian witnessing today. We must have a clear and logical answer for it.

Posted by Betty Lou (Member # 6713) on :

good one, David