1). Jesus started one true Christian religion. So today there must be just one body, or group, of true worshipers of Jehovah God. (John 4:23, 24; Ephesians 4:4, 5) The Bible teaches that only a few people are on the narrow road to life.—Matthew 7:13, 14.
2. The Bible foretold that after the death of the apostles, wrong teachings and unchristian practices would slowly come into the Christian congregation. Men would draw away believers to follow them instead of Christ. (Matthew 7:15, 21-23; Acts 20:29, 30) That is why we see so many different religions that claim to be Christian. How can we identify true Christians?
3. The most outstanding mark of true Christians is that they have real love among themselves. (John 13:34, 35) They are not taught to think that they are better than people of other races or skin color. Neither are they taught to hate people from other countries. (Acts 10:34, 35) So they do not share in wars. True Christians treat one another as brothers and sisters.—1 John 4:20, 21.
4. Another mark of true religion is that its members have a deep respect for the Bible. They accept it as the Word of God and believe what it says. (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17) They treat God's Word as being more important than human ideas or customs. (Matthew 15:1-3, 7-9) They try to live by the Bible in their everyday life. So they do not preach one thing and then practice another.—Titus 1:15, 16.
True Christians love one another, respect the Bible, and preach about God's Kingdom
5. The true religion must also honor God's name. (Matthew 6:9) Jesus made God's name, Jehovah, known to others. True Christians must do the same. (John 17:6, 26; Romans 10:13, 14)
6. True Christians must preach about God's Kingdom. Jesus did so. He always talked about the Kingdom. (Luke 8:1) He commanded his disciples to preach this same message in all the earth. (Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) True Christians believe that only God's Kingdom will bring true peace and security to this earth.—Psalm 146:3-5.
7. Jesus' disciples must be no part of this wicked world. (John 17:16) They do not get involved in the world's political affairs and social controversies. They avoid the harmful conduct, practices, and attitudes that are common in the world. (James 1:27; 4:4) Can you identify a religious group in your community that has these marks of true Christianity?
The one thing that I really think shows someone truly believes their faith is true, really believes in implementing the Bible into their lives and strives to display the qualities of love and imitate the simple humble qualities that Jesus did when he was on the earth and not get caught up in the greed and politics of this world. This is an all the time thing, and it becomes a way of life and not just a couple hours on Sunday for church.
2007-12-21 04:33:53
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answered by Ginger 4
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There is no "The truth for you."
2+2=4 is a truth. This is not subject to interpretation.
One can say I don't believe you have the truth but truth is just what it is, truth.
Christianity has a rich history which started with the jews at the beginning of time. The bible is filled with historical facts that Archaeologists use and has been proven very reliable. We have over 5000 documented ancient findings of scripture, many in different languages, all the same. WE have the dead sea scrolls to prove this also. The Vatican just bought 2 gospels dating 90 ad, the same as we have today. There is prophesies that has come to pass from the bible that proves it's reliability. Over 300 just for the man Jesus.
We have non christian evidence of Jesus from Tacitus and Josephus both historians. And a Governor named Pliny the Younger who all wrote about "Christos" and his followers the Christan's.
Archaeologists have found the tomb of Caiaphas who was the Pharisee that brought Jesus to trial.
Jesus WAS a real person who was an historical figure. Even well read Atheists KNOW this.
We have eye witnesses who had every thing to loose by claiming to be a follower of Jesus. Why? When Jesus was killed they scattered. Afraid. BUT when they saw he was resurrected they became bold. Why?
Since the bible is reliable, and Jesus WAS here you must decide.
Was he a nut? A liar, Or who he claimed to be.
2007-12-21 04:23:06
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answered by Jeanmarie 7
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do you like the athiest answer or the non secular answer? Religiously talking: All monothiestic religions are real, and that they are each and every of the comparable, god, allah and so on. It grow to be even pronounced that the prophet Muhammed went to heaven in a dream and spoke with jesus and moses. He had no way of understanding this of direction, meaning that this is real. Athiestically talking: Religions are in basic terms a backup plan human beings lie so heavily on. faith upholds and supplies a logical reason to solid morals. all human beings is afraid to be athiest because of the fact this implies you do no longer want solid morals, habit, thoughts and so on. it relatively relies upon upon mankind's organic instinct to describe what they sense. Why theres a thump of their chest? the midsection. Why sense those compassionate thoughts? i dont be attentive to, there could be something greater! you are able to take those any way. purely asserting that a number of those statements are not what i think. i think that regardless of better ability there is (no count if theres a 6th measurement, the extensive planes in string concept, or God), it quite is carefully unknowable, and previous our theory. I even have solid morals and keep on with alot of the stuff because of the fact i'm selfish. i think greater efficient approximately myself by potential of feeding the hungry or giving that sandwich to a hungry beggar. i'm no longer attempting to conceal it up, and everyone who says they do no longer seem to be selfish is mendacity. and paddy, Karl, Matt, Wally, it quite is all propaganda, christianity relatively isn't the main celebrated faith. in case you assert that theres in basic terms concrete info in christianity, why are there fairly some different substantial religions? 33 % of human beings international are christian, and thats an umbrella term for catholic, protestant, jap orthodox, pentecostal, anglican, monophysite, AIc's, Latter-day saints, evangelical, SDA's. jehovah's witnesses, quakers, AOG, nominal and greater. particularly you wally. you employ propaganda by potential of introducing christianity, and then shifting directly to a unfavorable word for different religions: Cults. And damnit, if all you're christians, and have faith in each and every little thing jesus taught, why are not you jewish like him!
2016-11-04 05:29:21
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answered by ? 4
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Christ Immanuel will come to His Order.
Not a religion started by man. He began the Hold Trinity with His birth. That is a key to Spiritualism as the Trinitarian Order Monks tell.
Christ was of the "Order of M.........." the final order of the Archangels, Angels and Saints. Ask Christ to guide you..
2007-12-21 05:05:30
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answered by Brother Enrique 3
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Christianity is the only true religion.
It has been subject to the most scrutiny, the most examinations, the most criticism and has survived intact.
This is because Christianity is based upon objective historical facts. All other religions including Islam, Buddhism etc.. do not allow for objective evaluations.
2007-12-21 04:30:52
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answered by Dr. D 7
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How dare some of you people who say "this is the only way". I cannot wait to see where you turn up.
Religion is a system of people who act as a control. Spirituality is a believe that is internalized. One is of man, the other is of the God(s).
2007-12-21 04:27:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Religion seeks to answer unequivocally what inherently cannot be answered this side of death.
It's like polar bears passionately arguing over what the weather in Tahiti is like.
Anyone who actually attempts to answer this question literally will only show their ignorance.
2007-12-21 04:35:23
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answered by great southern trendkiller 3
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I believe there will be many people from all different kinds of religion in Heaven....BUT...Only those who are truly born again and have accepted Jesus as their Savior will be in Heaven.... Good deeds, good works, or whatever doesn't get you to Heaven. You have to have The Lord in your life and be walking a close walk with Him...It's going to take a close walk to enter into Heaven....For no Sin can enter into the Kingdom of God.
2007-12-21 04:32:08
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answered by N 2
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Well i think christian is the true religion because it follows all the commandments ( the top 10 commandments) catholics are similar to Christians its just that they be live in idols and necklaces i think what they are trying to say is that they rather be live an idol or a braclet can protect them and god can't.
2007-12-21 04:31:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Just any religion that believes in Jesus Christ! He is so wonderful. Feeling him in my heart is what makes me believe
2007-12-21 04:27:57
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answered by kennyfan83 1
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