for example Jehovah's Witnesses believe that their organization is the only one God approves
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the jws are a satanic cult.Southern & Independent Baptist is closest to early church,next is methodist and church of the Nazarine.islam is false as so many other "religions"tune in Liberty Univ Hour or Dr Charles Stanley Or James Kennedy of Ft Lauderdale for starters.need more just ask.my sch was LBC/Liberty Univ,Lynchburg,Va.
Wasn't Jesus a Jew?
God loves all his children. In the time of sodom and gomora they started making all of these different religions and god judged them. Its happening now in this day. You dont have to go join any organization. If you beleive the bible from genisis to revelation, god will love you just the same. The bible is here to help you with whatever question you have. You can always refer to that, and pray! May god richly bless you and help you along the way. (:
▪ True Christians are organized to accomplish a work. (Matthew 24:14; 1 Timothy 2:3, 4) Jesus commanded his followers to preach the Kingdom good news to all nations, a task that would be impossible without an international organization. In fulfilling their commission, true Christians serve “shoulder to shoulder,” or “cooperate in [God’s] service.” (Zephaniah 3:9; Byington) Would a multinational, multilingual, multiracial work be possible without a unified, harmonious organization? The answer is obvious.
▪ True Christians are organized to support and encourage one another. For Christians to carry out Jesus’ command, they must help and support one another. (Matthew 28:19, 20) The Christian congregation provides much-needed Biblical instruction, training, and encouragement for all to keep going and not to give up. Where would one go to be instructed in Jehovah’s ways if there were no organized Christian meetings for instruction and worship?—Hebrews 10:24, 25.
▪ True Christians are organized to serve God in unity. As Jesus’ sheep listen to his voice, they become “one flock” under his leadership. (John 10:16) They are not scattered among independent churches and groups; nor are they divided over doctrinal matters. Rather, they all “speak in agreement.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) To dwell in unity, we need order, and order requires organization. Only a unified brotherhood can have God’s blessing.—Psalm 133:1, 3.
Your question is thought provoking and I might add open to contention. If you ask nearly anyone off the street, they will answer that the way they believe is the right way to believe and the right god to believe in. Truth is most people have an idea and actually create a god that likes everything that they like. If they were brought up in a church where the congregants don't raise their hands, then to them god does not like them to raise there hands. Are you catching the drift of what I am saying? So who is right? What should be the basis for what we believe about God? Is Islam the right way? Maybe the Mormon's know the way? What about the Catholics...maybe they know? How about the Southern Baptists...do they know?
Again, since every faith claims to have the exclusive right of the knowledge of god and the way, we need to have something that has stood the test of time. The Bible was written over a span of 1500 years by over 40 different writers. This book has survived the "Bible burnings" that happened under the reign of Adolph Hitler. The Bible has history, poetry, law, prophecy, and wisdom books in it. There are 66 books in the Bible and the great thing about it is that they all mesh. That is right. There are no contradictions in the Bible. The books flow and are inspired by Almighty God. The authors were merely scribes who penned what God told them to write. A powerful note here...look up the "Dead Sea Scrolls." They were found in the 1950's. They are the oldest know manuscripts of the Bible available. They match 95% accurate with the Bible that we use today. The other 5% is variations in spelling. We can trust the book that God wrote.
So you might ask, what am I to believe? Believe that Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the world. (Romans 3:25) (Romans 10:13) That is right. Every sin that you have ever committed can be washed under the blood of Jesus. Jesus washed our sins away. We don't have to live under the condemnation that the devil wants to put on us. We can be free in Christ.
We are to walk by faith. (Hebrews 11:1-3) (Romans 10:17)
The first commandment (we should do this) is to love God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind. The second commandment is like it, love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:37-40) Really love God. Spend time praying to him. That is right...talk to him. Let him know that you want to know Him better. Ask Him to lead you to a Bible believing and Bible experiencing church. Check out www.worldrevivalchurch.com. This church has the fruit of walking with God. You need the Word of God. You also need to experience what the people in the Bible experienced. Walking with God is the most fruitful way to live. You will experience more joy in this way of living than in any other way.
Start your journey today. Buy a Bible if you don't already have one. I recommend the New Living Translation if you are going to buy a Bible. This is an easy to understand version. You want to know what you are reading. Talk to God. He will bring the right people into your path to encourage and help you on your faith walk.
Best Wishes!
I suggest a Bible that have both Old and New Testament. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that all scriptures are inspired by God and useful in discipline, etc. I recommend New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. If you can't find it, you can download it in EPUB, PDF, MP3 or AAC format
You have a very interesting questions that will yield a lot of responses. I see that you used Jehovah's Witnesses as an example of ones that expresses what they believe, but reading some of the comments so many have claimed that their religion is the chosen religion, but what does the Bible say? When you eliminate all of the religious titles and focus on what the Bible says then you can really start to see how God wants us to worship Him. God gives us all of the necessary requirements of how we should act then you yourself will see which of the religions that call themselves Christians are speaking the truth. First you what to approach Jehovah God in prayer, asking for discernment and wisdom, the dig into God's word the Bible to find those Bible truths waiting to be opened up to you. In time you will be able to discern for yourself which religion is practicing the things that God approves of. I hope this helps give you a starting point, also try to read you Bible daily and you will be amazed of the things that Jehovah will open up to you.
So many people claim that Jehovah's Witnesses do not follow Bible principles. You seem to know all about what they believe, and how they don't follow the Bible, can you give me some examples? Because all the JW's that I know follow the Bible better that others who claim to be Christian. It would be interesting to see what you really know about their beliefs and the Bible.
So many people claim that Jehovah's Witnesses do not follow Bible principles. You seem to know all about what they believe, and how they don't follow the Bible, can you give me some examples? Because all the JW's that I know follow the Bible better that others who claim to be Christian. It would be interesting to see what you really know about their beliefs and the Bible.
I'm no JW, but you're mistaken. JWs learn the Bible, and follow it more strictly than any other sect, except Jews For Jesus (which I'm also not), who actually did what Jesus wanted people to do.
Jesus taught his followers only one religion, the true religion. It is like a road leading to everlasting life. Jesus said: “Few are finding” that road. (Matthew 7:14) God accepts only worship based on his Word of truth. All true worshippers are united in one faith.—Read John 4:23, 24; 14:6; Ephesians 4:4, 5. jw.org under How Can You Recognize True Worship?
Oh, a religious doctrine says it's the only true one. Well, it must be true!
It is only true, if it is back by the scriptures if it is not then the conclusion is its not true.
Jews are satanic??? Please explain.