Main Thought

Does every religion worship the same God? Many people would say “yes,” for a wide variety of reasons. They may be motivated by a desire for tolerance or political correctness. They might be afraid of the conflict that a conversation like this one could create. Others still may simply be ignorant. Regardless of the reason, the idea that all religions worship the same God is incorrect. There are too many contradictions between religions to reconcile them.

Jesus Christ claimed that He was the only way for us to be saved. The Christian Gospel is very unique: it asserts that Jesus was the only Man to have lived a perfect life, to die in our place, and to rise again - thereby proving His claim to be true. These things shouldn’t cause Christians to be filled with pride; instead, it should cause us to pursue others with the same loving grace that Jesus pursued us with. If we reveal the truth in love, then other may come to know Jesus too.

Main Passages

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
- John 14:1-6
What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons.
- 1 Corinthians 10:19-20
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
- 2 Peter 3:9

Discussion Questions

What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Main Passages above? Why?
Have you ever been grateful to someone for sharing something with you that was hard to hear? Why is it important for us to tell people about Jesus?
If we believe in Jesus as “the Way” to God, then having a relationship with Him should fill us with great confidence. Is there any area in your life in which you might need God’s Word to create more confidence in you?
Bonus: How can you practically be a witness to one person this week?