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by Dennis Wheeler
Jesus never claimed to be one of many ways to God. In fact, Jesus Himself stated confidently "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me." (John 14:6). But this exclusive stance really irks a lot of the contemporary critics of Christianity today.
I heard someone joke and say..."To believe that all religions lead to God is like saying that to call home all you need to do is simply dail any seven digits you choose. All calls end up in the same place! Only a fool would try that approach. Obviously, every set of numbers but one would be wrong!"
The truth is, Jesus is the Savior for ALL!!!
He did not die for only a certain type of person. He died for the world He created. He seeks a relationship with people of every color, every language group, and every culture in every country of the world.
What might appear or sound exclusive or narrow is, in fact, incredibly and beautifully inclusive!!!!
We are invited to call out to the ends of the earth that God loved the world so very much that He gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life!!
"Messenger of good news, shout to Zion from the mountaintops! Shout louder to Jerusalem - do not be afraid. Tell the towns of Judah, "Your God is coming!"
Sometimes during our Sunday morning worship our praise team will lead us in this uplifting praise chorus...
"Shout to the North and the South!
Sing to the East and the West.
Jesus is Savior to all -
Lord of heaven and earth!"
He serves as the Senior Pastor with southwest Virginia church... a loving church family in Abingdon.
He and his wife Sharon have been married for over 27 years and are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, one son-in-law, and two precious grandchildren, the second arrived arrived on the scene in September 2004!!
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