CURIOUS - IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY? (2 OF 5)
by Joey Rodgers
Curious - Is Jesus the Only Way? (2 of 5)
Series: Curious
Joey Rodgers
John 14:6
I read a cute story this week about a 5 yr old boy who asked his mom a serious question - ''Mom, where does poo come from? Uncomfortable w/ the question, the mom courageously gave her son an honest, biological explanation. W/ every word, the boy's eyes grew bigger and his jaw dropped further as he stared at his mom in stunned silence. Finally, w/ his lip quivering in fear, he asked, ''Then where did Tigger come from?''
This just goes to prove that when asking/answering questions - context is critical. This couldn't be truer than regarding the question we're considering today.
Last week, we began looking at questions people have about faith/culture. We discussed the worth of God's existence as it relates to life - b/c what we believe (or don't believe) about God will have a direct impact on every aspect of our lives. WTM - today, we're going to look at the logical follow up question - If God exists, can I know Him; and is Jesus the only way to God?
To say the least - in our now pluralistic, post-modern, post-Christian, co-exist bumper-sticker culture, such a question is considered quite provocative. If you have not noticed, our culture is pushing hard towards inclusion on all fronts every day - and to do so, it has to eliminate anything which declares there's but ONE WAY to anything - especially to God.
I don't say this to be hostile, but to be honest. Truth is, if God exists, then man doesn't get to decide what is or isn't truth - only God does! Even more, if God exists, He also gets to decide if and how a person can know Him - which brings us to religion/faith. And this is w/out a doubt, as clear as mud.
I Is there a Way to KNOW God?
A recent report estimates, there are now some 4,200 different religions, churches, denominations, cults, and faith groups to which people have placed their faith and pledged their allegiance. Which one is right?
To not offe ...
Series: Curious
Joey Rodgers
John 14:6
I read a cute story this week about a 5 yr old boy who asked his mom a serious question - ''Mom, where does poo come from? Uncomfortable w/ the question, the mom courageously gave her son an honest, biological explanation. W/ every word, the boy's eyes grew bigger and his jaw dropped further as he stared at his mom in stunned silence. Finally, w/ his lip quivering in fear, he asked, ''Then where did Tigger come from?''
This just goes to prove that when asking/answering questions - context is critical. This couldn't be truer than regarding the question we're considering today.
Last week, we began looking at questions people have about faith/culture. We discussed the worth of God's existence as it relates to life - b/c what we believe (or don't believe) about God will have a direct impact on every aspect of our lives. WTM - today, we're going to look at the logical follow up question - If God exists, can I know Him; and is Jesus the only way to God?
To say the least - in our now pluralistic, post-modern, post-Christian, co-exist bumper-sticker culture, such a question is considered quite provocative. If you have not noticed, our culture is pushing hard towards inclusion on all fronts every day - and to do so, it has to eliminate anything which declares there's but ONE WAY to anything - especially to God.
I don't say this to be hostile, but to be honest. Truth is, if God exists, then man doesn't get to decide what is or isn't truth - only God does! Even more, if God exists, He also gets to decide if and how a person can know Him - which brings us to religion/faith. And this is w/out a doubt, as clear as mud.
I Is there a Way to KNOW God?
A recent report estimates, there are now some 4,200 different religions, churches, denominations, cults, and faith groups to which people have placed their faith and pledged their allegiance. Which one is right?
To not offe ...
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