Walking in busy pedestrian areas, I often notice Jehovah's Witnesses and Baha'i representatives handing out literature and proselytizing.
Both of these faiths incorporate Jesus in their beliefs, but not the Jesus of the Bible (2 Corinthians 11:4). Neither views Jesus as God nor believes His redemption on the cross was enough to save us.
It makes me sad to see people stopping to listen to their presentations, but I realize there will always be false voices claiming to speak truth.
It started when Eve listened to someone who told her she could be like God. Yes, Satan sowed seeds of doubt in her mind about the things God had told her (Genesis 3:1-4).
All false religions are born from that same lie - that God isn't who He says He is, so we can become our own gods or create our own gods.
Give us a heart for the lost, dear Lord. May people begin listening to Your voice and rejecting these lies.
For info on the errors in some popular false religions:
Jehovah's Witnesses
Baha'i
LDS-Mormonism
Are Mormons and Muslims Apples and Oranges?
Bible Love Notes
Muslims also, they call Him Isa, say He was great man... He Is , not was, always in all ways Son of The Most High God
ReplyDeleteYes, Sharie, you're right. This list of cults/religions who represent Jesus incorrectly is not complete. There are others as well.
DeleteThanks for adding that.
Gail
Jesus incarnated to Teach us....he is our Teacher....The church is not the Teacher...Jesus is,,,,
ReplyDeleteHow is Jesus God? Scripture says he is the son of God. So how can he also be God Himself? That has always confused me, but I chose to believe that Jesus and God are two separate spirits. Could you explain to me using biblical scripture to prove He is both Jesus and God? Thank you Gail!
ReplyDeleteGreat question, Mamabear
DeleteThroughout Scripture there are verses which explain the Trinity - Three Persons in One God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They have different roles but they are One God. This is hard for our human minds to fully grasp, but I believe we will better understand it all when we get to heaven (1 Cor. 13:12).
For example: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," Matthew 28:19
In addition, Jesus is clearly described as God a number of places. For example:
"We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life." 1 John 5:20
Jesus is Called the Word in John 1. Verse 1 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." and verse 18 says, "No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known."
Jesus is God's Son, but He is also fully God. I hope this helps. But don't be discouraged if you don't fully understand it because there are many things about God that are too big for our minds to fully understand.