Are we the Only Ones? An often asked quesiton : Do you believe you are the only ones going to...
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Are we the Only Ones?Are we the Only Ones?An often asked quesiton :
Do you believe you are the only ones going to heaven?
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
1Peter 3:15-17
Can't just answer – Yes or NoIf YES – then we appear to be bigoted, egotistical, self-righteous, and narrow minded
If NO – then we appear to say all are OK in many different denominations
We need to be able to answer the question – honestly, truthfully
Introduction
Believe in Jesus – John 8:24
All of the “Christian” religionsIslam places Him as one of 5 great prophets
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
Worship on Sunday – Acts 20:7
Most of the “Christian” religionsSome follow the Law of Moses and worship on Saturday
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
Partake of Communion weekly – Acts 20:7A few denominations do – Mormons, some Baptist, Christian ChurchMost partake monthly, quarterly, or only twice a year
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
Accept the Bible as the only authority and inspired of God – 2 Timothy 3:16-17Most major denominations have had struggles with this issueSome reject creeds – only the Bible
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
Do not use instrumental music – Ephesians 5:19Most major denominations only added instruments in the late 1800's. Greek Orthodox does not
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
Baptize by immersion – Romans 6:4Baptists, most Pentecostals Mormons, Jehovah's Witness
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
Baptize believers only – Mark 16:16Baptists, most Pentecostals Jehovah's Witness, Mormons
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
Baptize for the remission of sins – Acts 2:38Some Baptists, most Pentecostals, 7th Day Adventists, Mormons
NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES !
Are we the onlyones who:
NO, WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WHO DO SOME OF THESE THINGS!
WE ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO DO ALL OF THESE BIBLICAL THINGS.
CONCLUSION :
Christianity is not a cafeteria – where you pick and choose what you like.
Will you do ALL that the Bible teaches ?
CONCLUSION :
