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Why Do Christians Say There Is Only "One Mediator" Series
Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014 (message contributor)
Summary: Some basic apologetics concerning the exclusivity of Christ.
Isn’t That Intolerant And Arrogant? How can Christians claim there is only “one mediator between God and man”?
- 1 Timothy 2:5.
- John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:11-12.
- Rabbi Schmuley Boteach: “I am absolutely against any religion that says that one faith is superior to another. I don’t see how that is anything but spiritual racism.”
Three Questions To Consider:
1. Does it really matter what you believe as long as you’re sincere? The answer: just because you’re sincere about your belief doesn’t make that belief true.
- Romans 10:1-2.
2. Even if Christianity is true for some people, does that mean it has to be true for everyone? The answer: there is a big difference between tolerance and truth.
3. Aren’t all religions just different roads to the same destination? The answer: all religions are not saying the same thing, just in different words.
Three Truths:
1. Jesus claimed to be the only way to God.
- John 10:30; John 14:6.
2. The Bible claims Jesus’ death paid the penalty for sin.
- Romans 5:6.
3. Jesus’ followers claimed that He rose from the dead.
- Acts 4:33.