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World Religions Overview

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Bull’s Eye: Yeshua Alone

All religions reflect humanity’s search for meaning, but only the Gospel reveals God seeking us in Christ. “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Other systems ultimately point to human effort, enlightenment, or works — contrasting the finished work of the cross.

Major World Religions – Quick Breakdown

1. Christianity (Historic / Biblical)

  • Core: Triune God, Yeshua as eternal Son, salvation by grace through faith alone.
  • Relation to Project: The true faith. All Scripture points here.
  • Caution: Many nominal or liberal versions drift toward works or universalism.

2. Islam

  • Founder: Muhammad (7th century).
  • Core: One God (Allah), Jesus as prophet (not divine or crucified), Qur’an as final revelation, Five Pillars (works + submission).
  • Key Difference: Denies crucifixion and resurrection (1 Cor 15:3-4). Salvation by works + Allah’s will.
  • Resource Page: Islam Resource Page

3. Hinduism

  • Core: Polytheistic/pantheistic, Brahman as ultimate reality, reincarnation, karma, moksha through various paths.
  • Key Difference: Cyclic time, no single savior, many gods/avatars.
  • Warning: Idolatry and works-based cycle vs. one-time atonement in Christ.

4. Buddhism

  • Founder: Siddhartha Gautama.
  • Core: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, end suffering by eliminating desire. No personal creator God.
  • Key Difference: Self-effort enlightenment, no need for a Savior.
  • Warning: Denies need for a Savior; salvation by works/insight.

5. Judaism (Modern / Rabbinic)

  • Core: One God, Torah, awaiting Messiah. Rejects Yeshua as fulfillment.
  • Key Difference: Messiah still future; emphasizes covenant and law-keeping.
  • Bulls-Eye: Yeshua is the promised Messiah (Isaiah 53, John 5:46).

6. Sikhism

  • Core: One God, equality, meditation on God’s name.
  • Key Difference: Syncretic (Hindu + Muslim elements).
  • Warning: Another path vs. Yeshua as the only way.

7. Mormonism (LDS)

See dedicated Mormonism Resource Page.

8. Jehovah’s Witnesses

See dedicated Jehovah’s Witnesses Resource Page.

Pilgrim’s Progress Reflection

Like Christian fleeing the City of Destruction while many turn aside to easier paths, the world’s religions offer many roads that seem right but end in death (Prov 14:12). Only the narrow Gate (Yeshua) leads to life.

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