The truth of god is seen and known by every human being because god has made it so. I dont care if youre a believer, agnostic or an atheist. All roads cannot lead to heaven because the core beliefs or the central doctrines of all worldviews contradict each other. It is not posted on any of the 53,000 miles of roads that the romans built. After writing my last article about six reasons all roads dont lead to heaven, i have gotten push back from some christian friends who want to believe that many roads lead to heaven.
We went over to the bloomsburg fair to ask the question, do all roads lead to heaven. Jeffress debates same sex marriage on fox 4 news 22614. Any road thats not covered with the gold of heaven is only covered with the fools gold of hell. I dont want to see my friends or family go to hell.
The holy scriptures are the key to answering that question. Jesus, in fact, says there is only one road to heaventhrough him. We have all heard the secular religious mantra that all faiths are equally valid and that all of us are basically good people. The title of this book is not all roads lead to heaven and it was written by robert jeffress, maurice england narrator. Almost 60 percent of those in american evangelical churches believe that many religions can lead to eternal life.
Not all roads lead to heaven 10week study guide pathway to. Jul 15, 2019 so then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. May 23, 2007 no, all roads dont lead to heaven, but a lot of roads will lead a person to hell. Read it to be reminded that the best is yet to come. There is a common belief today that all roads lead to god. And for the christ follower, that way is through a person. An exclusive jesus just isnt popular in our inclusive world. This book deepened my faith and my christian convictions, but it probably wont be well received by. A recent column by kathleen parker indicates that theology has become a focus of national attention. A close look at universalism members bible study u. Universalists believe there will be universal atonement. The most loving thing we can do for our unbelieving family, friends, and people in our circle of influencefor anyoneis to clearly communicate this essential doctrine to them.
Pop is the debut studio album from british pop duo and 2007 the x factor finalists same. This has led many to conclude that just like the blind men of the parable everybodys right, they just have hold of different parts of the same god. All the roads lead to heaven if we dare to follow the heart. Listen to all the roads lead to heaven from same differences pop for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Click to buy your copy of not all roads lead to heaven in the bible gateway.
This sounds loving and allinclusive but it is an evil deception in stark contrast to gods word. I hear the clock tick ticking away what have you done with your life today have you done what you feel did you do. The professor made a statement that he had been a christian his entire life and still identified himself as a christian. The doyourownthing rationalists are then left with the belief that all roads lead to heaven. All roads lead to heavennot by ron graham if we are to be politically correct as we live our faith then by all means all roads lead to heaven. While it is noble to respect each others religious faith, the bible teaches that the only way a.
He is the author of more than twenty books, including not all roads lead to heaven. The central doctrines of all beliefs contradict each other. Kathleen parker used her column in the washington post to take on franklin graham and his belief that belief in jesus christ is the only way of salvation. Introduction attempt to justify universalism is the religious belief that all will be saved.
Jan 21, 2020 if hell doesnt exist, then all roads lead to the same destination, whether its heaven, or annihilation, or something else. But only one road leads to heaven, and thats the road through jesus christ. Same difference if you cant dance song and lyrics duration. The real threat to the church is the belief of 70 percent of americans who describe themselves as religious, but who believe there are other ways to get to heaven than through faith in jesus christ, robert jeffress, the pastor of first baptist dallas and a fox news contributor, claims in his latest book. True compassion for nonchristians lies not in letting.
I believe whatever road youre on, you will get to god one day and you will stand before god one day. While it is noble to respect each others religious faith, the bible teaches that the only way a person can be reconciled to god is on gods terms. Do all roads lead to heaven a close look at universalism. My goal today is to convince you that all roads do not lead to heaven, but that any spiritual road that is not paved with the blood of jesus is only a road to hell. This principle of not holding children accountable for their sins before they know the difference between right and wrong is also reflected in a story in the book of deuteronomy. Adapted from james emery white, a search for the spiritual baker. Sharing an exclusive jesus in an inclusive world jeffress, dr. The christian belief, jesus is the only way to heaven, is therefore true. Get ready to learn how to respond to the claim that to coexist is the same as all roads lead to heaven. Jeffress has given the body of christ a great tool.
To put it another way, in the end christs atonement is not limited, but unlimited. Not all roads lead to heaven will help you remember the greatest answers for believing and defending the true gospel story. Jun 24, 20 the notion that all religions teach basically the same thingthat we ought to love one anotherdemonstrates a serious misunderstanding of world religions. All roads lead to the same god renewed and transformed. I believe this question is really a mask that covers a deeper issue that most people cannot accept. This comprehensive guidebook takes you deeper into key points and frequently asked questions in not all roads lead to heaven. The various teachings about god from different religions contradict each other in critical ways. I hear the clock tick ticking away what have you done with your life today have you done what. Instead of accepting the truth about god and submitting to it, most human beings reject it and seek their own way to understand god. Is it true that a lot of roads lead to heaven, which means we really dont have to. I hear the clock tick ticking away what have you done with your life today have you done what you. What catches the attention of a columnist for the washington post. If my good works just outweigh my bad ones, will i go to heaven.
All roads examines the scripture and extrabiblical evidence to show that christianity is beyond a reasonable doubt the truth and the only road to heaven. Pastor robert jeffress jeffers, who preached a sermon series by the same name as the book from octoberdecember 2015, said he wants to help christians to understand why the exclusivity of salvation. He admits that his mother didnt believe in jesus christ as savior yet obama is sure his mother is in heaven today. I share five scriptural insights that lead me to the conclusion that those who are incapable of trusting in christ on their own are still welcomed into heaven the same way you and i are welcomed into heaven. I hear the clock tick ticking away what have you done with your life today have you done what you feel did you do something real or did you just let. Is it true that no person, no religion, no group, no book has a handle on the truth. May 12, 2010 what catches the attention of a columnist for the washington post. A pathway to victory exclusive the not all roads lead to heaven complete resource set the book, not all roads lead to heaven sharing an exclusive jesus in an inclusive world the complete cd companion teaching album a convenient and easytounderstand christianity, cults and religions booklet.
I hear the clock tick ticking away what have you done with your life today have you done what you feel did you do something real or did you. On the other hand if the statement jesus is the only way is false, then christianity doesnt lead to heaven, contradicting all roads lead to heaven. It really doesnt matter what you believe as long as your sincere, right. Is it true that all roads lead to god, as some claim. If hell doesnt exist, then all roads lead to the same destination, whether its heaven, or annihilation, or something else. Robert jeffress not all roads lead to heaven discoveryquest. Five questions for those who think many roads lead to heaven.
And, since everybody is right then their different faiths must all lead to the same place heaven. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. All the roads lead to heaventhis has enough pizzaz to stand out. Instead, the mountain has many different peaks, which raises a. The universalists argue that all religions lead to the same truth. God cannot at the sametime be both impersonal and personal, both singular and triune, both finite and infinite, both knowable and unknowable. All the roads lead to heaven lyrics performed by same difference. David jeremiah, senior pastor, shadow mountain community church. Same difference all the roads lead to heaven lyrics azlyrics. But, it is not one of the roads that was built by caesars workmen. Every other religion other than christianity is a denial of the one true god, and jesus is the only way to heaven. Additional sources can be found in the endnotes of this book. I am the way and the truth and the life, said jesus. The title of this book is not all roads lead to heaven and it was written by dr.
Sep 01, 2007 many today claim that all religions are just different ways to find god, different roads that arrive at the same destination. Scripture warns us that, there is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death proverbs 14. All the roads lead to heaven if we dare to follow the heart to follow the heart. If you believe the bible is the true word of god, then yes, jesus is the only way. Jesus said he was the one and only way that leads to the father. To follow the heart x3 if youre holding onto sorrow if youre holding onto pain chorus let it go set it free fulfil your fantasy all the roads lead to heaven if we dare to follow the voice of the heart to be or not to be all the roads lead to heaven if we dare to follow the heart. Earlier in romans, paul is explicit that salvation is only through faith in jesus christ cf. This contradicts the belief all roads lead to heaven. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all christians, pastors, and bible teachers, for it will warm your heart and mind with the reasons for the hope that is in us. Therell be muslims there, buddhists, jehovahs witnesses, hindus, frozen chosen, christians, members of the church of whats happening now, atheists, sikhs, jews, shintos, you name it, theyll be there.
While most religions have some kind of similar moral code because god has implanted right and wrong on our consciences, they disagree on virtually every major issue, including the nature. In not all roads lead to heaven i devote a chapter answering that question. If all roads do not lead to god, then a spiritual search will lead you to the scandalous reality of one way. Its a musthave addition to the not all roads lead to heaven dvd set and book. So we went into the chapel where we saw a new framed poster that was on the wall that basically said, many paths but they all. Its a shame that we end up having religious wars, because so many of the messages are the same. All the roads lead to heaven, a song by same difference on. I share five scriptural insights that lead me to the conclusion that those who are incapable of trusting in christ on their own are still welcomed into heaven the same way you and i. It was published by baker books and has a total of 208 pages in the book.
Not all roads lead to heaven and millions of other books are available for instant access. Click download or read online button to get not all roads lead to heaven book now. Any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. It would be politically correct for me to agree with him. Is it true that all religions are basically the same and all religious leaders are. Not all roads lead to heaven soft cover book pathway to. The exclusivity of the christian gospel is not just a theological issue to be debated, it is the heart and soul of the gospel.
Many today claim that all religions are just different ways to find god, different roads that arrive at the same destination. Not all roads lead to heaven 16 clear answers to common questions whenever we talk about this issue of the exclusivity of jesus christ for salvation, there are several questions that naturally come up, such as what about all the people who lived before christ. Same difference all the roads lead to heaven lyrics. Church leaders have been heard to talk of the other great faiths in a tone of voice that goes beyond just being gracious. But according to gods word, his mother isnt in heaven, its not pc but it is the truth. Inclusivists argue that all faiths eventually lead to christ, even if he is not known. Over the past decade in particular there has been a new belief slipping into the body of christ like a deadly serpent sliding silently under the gate. Jul 09, 2017 if all roads do not lead to god, then a spiritual search will lead you to the scandalous reality of one way. I hope those who read not all roads lead to heaven will be strengthened in their own convictions about the exclusivity of christ for salvation. If jesus is the only way to heaven, then all other religions are false. Robert jeffress in his latest book not all roads lead to heaven, it is the biblical teaching that faith in jesus is the exclusive way to heaven.
Can a christian believe in multiple roads leading to heaven and god almighty. And if all roads lead to the same place, it ultimately makes no. Why people believe all roads lead to heaven church leaders. As we will see, the answer to the question is, not all roads lead to heavenonly the road through saving faith in jesus christ does. Mar 12, 2015 the first time i heard a phrase all religions worship the same god and all religions lead to the same god, i was a college student attending an eastern religions class. All the roads lead to heaven, a song by same difference on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Jesus is being lined up shoulder to shoulder, almost as on an identification parade alongside buddha, allah etc with people being invited to select their own personal. All the roads lead to heaven if we dare to follow the voice of the heart to be or not to be all the roads lead to heaven if we dare to follow the heart i wanna free fall fall free freedom today make all your dreams come true stumble and fall make the time make the call no ones gonna do it for you no time to wait no step up to the plate go. The existence of so many religions and the claim that all religions lead to god without question confuses many who are earnestly seeking the truth about god, with the end result sometimes being that some despair of ever reaching the absolute truth on the subject. An urgent call to reclaim the message of salvationin not all roads lead to heaven, dr. May 20, 2012 however, a careful study of any road map will show that all roads do not lead to the same destination. Believing all paths lead to heaven is a selfrefuting idea. I was studying hinduism, buddhism, taoism, and confucianism.
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