Is jesus the Only Wat to God?

29/10/2008 59 min

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Episode Synopsis

Non-theists have argued for years for several propositions that Christians have historically denied and have denied propositions that Christians affirm. Now, some Christians are joining them. Some argue that there is a second-chance after death for those who have never heard the gospel. Some argue that salvation can be attained through non-Christian religions like Islam or Buddhism. Beliefs about these subjects fall into three categories: pluralism, inclusivism, and exclusivism. While Christianity has historically been exlcusive, there is a noticeable increase in both pluralism and inclusivism. The Christian cannot agree with the first two categories. Christians should be unashamed to state unequivocally that there is but one God. Furthermore, there is only way to approach God and that is through the person and work of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. As you can imagine, these are "fighting words." Are believers justified in saying these words? Do Christians have ample reason to make such exclusive and restrictive statements? I believe we do on both theological and philosophical grounds.