SUMMARY OF PART 1 With the increase in technology and media access, more and more people are being exposed to the Christian message. But this access has allowed non-Christian religions, cults, and religious philosophies to bombard our world with their message as well. It is the believers responsibility to know what he or she believes and be able to present it in a way the will cut through the teachings of the false religions and philosophies and reveal the truth. Although ...
Sharing The Truth: It is important when talking with members of the false religions or philosophies that you know what you believe and how to make a clear presentation of the gospel. When talking to them, you must: 1.Know what you believe. Know what the Bible says. 2. Define your terms and make sure you know how they define their terms. You must have a clear understanding of such terms as new birth, born again, atonement, eternal judgment, and principles of biblical ...
Christianity Versus False Religions and Philosophies. The Bible The first and most important issue that sets Christianity apart from all other religions and religious philosophies is its view of the Bible: The Bible and only the Bible is God's error-free, authoritative Word. All true doctrine must be defended or considered from that base. Read 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20,21. How is the Bible different from other religions view of their scripture? ...
What Do False Religions Believe? Each religion has its own belief system. This study will examine the major beliefs of cults and non-christian religions. 1. Follow or following one individual or small group's interpretations and teachings. ( David Karesh, Jim Jones) 2.Their doctrines deviate from a clear understanding of God's Word, the Bible. 3. They use Christian terminology, but redefine terms to suit their own beliefs and practices. 4. They attack and ...
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV And stand I did. I worked today (or yesterday, depending on when you are), and temptation came. I work at at video store, where we rent and sell movies of all kinds, including those of the "Adult" variety. ...