Religion is a system of beliefs that leads to worshipping a divine being. Based on this definition, Christianity is a religion. But there are ways in which Christianity is different from all other religions—primarily, the value of the human being in the sight of the Deity.
In Christianity, God Loves us! He loves so much that He sent His only Son to die a horrible death on the cross so that we might be saved. God wants to have a relationship with man, despite man’s sins and disregard for God’s ways. In every other religion, man must gain merit before God through works or sacrifices before receiving any blessing from God. But the opposite is true in Christianity. The Bible says that God, by His own initiative, so loved mankind, despite his sins, that He bridged the gulf between God and man through the Person of Jesus Christ. God’s mercy resulted in man not suffering the punishment he deserves but instead receiving the blessing and forgiveness he doesn’t deserve.
We can have a close meaningful relationship with God by simply responding to His love. We don’t need to do anything first, we can never earn God’s love. We can never be good enough, but the good news is we don’t have to. God has already done everything necessary for our salvation, all we need is to accept love and mercy.
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.”
(Titus 3:5)
Have you responded to the kindness and mercy of God by accepting His gift of salvation? You may do so by saying “Yes” as an act of faith in Christ.
Books by Jerry, many of which you may read for free on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jerry-Blount/author/B06XK4GJT1
- Things You Probably Didn’t Learn in Church
- Basic Christianity: Living a Joy-Filled Life and Making a Difference
- The End Times: Signs and Prophecy
- Noah and the Great Flood: Proof and Effects
- Following Jesus and Fishing Along the Way: Stories of God’s Great Outdoors
- The Rapture: Coming Soon
- Delighting in the Lord: Enjoying a Close Walk with Jesus
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