Blessed to be a Christian!

This week I have been teaching study to our summer missionaries. Each morning we meet at 9:30 am and we compare four of the world's fastest growing religions to Christianity. Those four religions are Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. It is really a blessing to know the differences between these major religions and I think more Christians could be a blessing if they took time to research the differences.

The differences really aren't that subtle when you stop to think about it. First, Christianity is the only group that teaches the concept of God as Father. We teach that a person can have a personal and loving relationship with God. Second, we teach salvation by grace alone. The afore mentioned religions teach salvation by works. Third, we teach that Christ was our Savior who willing laid down his life for man. As Dr. Ergun Caner (a former Muslim) stated "Jesus strapped Himself to a cross so that I wouldn't have to strap myself to a bomb." Finally, Christianity is not a religion. Christianity is a relationship. As Christians we are so blessed to have a personal relationship with God. We should do everything we can to enable that relationship to grow and thrive. And when we do....we will indeed feel blessed.

Will