Do All Roads Lead to Heaven? John 14:6 (p.763) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
The most fundamental issue that we all must address is, “WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE?” Basic Questions: 1. IS HEAVEN REAL? Is it a literal place? If so,
Advertisements

Is Jesus the Only Way to God? Jesus’ Most Controversial Claim “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by Me.”John 14:6.
Singapore Dominant Religions. Dominant Religions of Singapore  With many different ethnicities and cultures making up Singapore, some of the dominant.
Seventy-one percent of American respondents and 75% of Canadian respondents agree that the church is generally helpful to society.
Sue Bohlin Probe Ministries 3 Options Christianity is not narrow Christianity is narrow and wrong Christianity is narrow and right.
COMPARATIVE RELIGION Instructor: DON FREDREGILL. REASON FOR THIS COURSE §This course seeks to raise awareness of the religious diversity within our midst.
The Religions of the World Notes & Religion Book.
By: Brooke Schatzman. Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam.
Assignment on 2-23.
Human Geography “Religions of the World” Page 23.
The Geography of Religion cultural geography. Religion Set of beliefs and activities created to help humans celebrate and understand their place in the.
What is religion?.
A Study of the World’s Religions
World Religion What is a religion? Main Types of Religions Religion Pupulation Graph.
World Belief Systems Regents Review Spring Characteristics A set of beliefs about the universe, the existence of one God or several gods, the meaning.
Abrahamic religions are the largest group, and these consist mainly of Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Bahá'í Faith. They are named for the patriarch.
Religious Studies What is it? The secular (non-religious) examination of religious beliefs, behaviors and institutions Why study it? Religions have an.
World Religions. Major World Religions Judaism.
“ Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.” Acts 26:5 Gal.
Recap. existence of God. creation vs. evolution. truth and knowledge. what is christianity? Jesus.
FAQs: Big Questions from Our Hearts and Minds Is Jesus Really the Only Way to Heaven? John 14:1–7.
World Religion.
5 Major World Religions Objective I can recognize the major beliefs of the five major world religions. (7.1.spi.3)
Don’t All Religions lead to God?. Professor of Eastern Religions at Oxford, R.C. Zaehner said… “To maintain that all religions are paths leading to the.
RELIGION – set of beliefs in an ultimate reality and a set of practices used to express those beliefs. Key component of culture.
Belief in one god Belief in multiple gods  Often referred to as desert religions  Islam, Christianity and Judaism  Stemmed from Abraham.
One God and the spiritual and ethical principles
To play click on circle Back to menu IslamBuddhismJudaismHinduismChristianity Back to menu.
World Religions. Importance of Religion Where Religion is “Not Important.”
Major World Religions.
Human Geography Adapted from: Michelle Mauger & Teach3215 Major Religions of the World.
HARD QUESTIONS: Is there really only one way to God? tnt 2005.
(11.3) Christian attitudes towards other religions.
Chapter 6: Religion Objective: How can religions be classified and grouped?
RELIGION=  People's beliefs and opinions about the existence, nature, and worship of a god or gods  What do we know about world religions?
ReligionReligion  Religion consists of a belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universe.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Religious Diversity P.1 Christ among other gods. Road Map 1.Introduction 2.World Religions 3.Religious Diversity 1.Exclusivity, inclusivity, pluralism.
C HRISTIAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS OTHER RELIGIONS 1. Some Christians believe that people can come to God through different religions, but only Christianity.
Hinduism When: 2000 bce Main religious figure: Brahma Text: Vedas and Upanishads; "acquiring knowledge" Number of followers:500 million Teachings:Freedom.
Human Geography Religions of the World.
Things exist. People exist. People all die.. Religions attempt to answer: How did everything get here? Why am I here? What am I supposed to do? What happens.
MIKE MAZZALONGO The Christian Religion 2. Comparing Religions Helps 1. Historical Context.
Buddhism By Kevin McMahon. Buddhism Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. It was founded in northern India by the Buddha, Siddhartha Guatama.
Webster’s definition: a personal awareness or conviction of the existence of a supreme being or of supernatural powers or influences controlling one's.
WHII 2c., 15a., 15b. World Religions
World Religions. 5 Major World Religions Judaism Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism.
Religion is the search for answers to life’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? How should we live our lives? What will happen when we die?
5 major world religions Christianity Islam Buddhism Hinduism Judaism
World Religions. There are thousands of religions in the world. Religions are often divided into three categories: those with belief in one god, those.
Religious Pluralism Learning Objectives To find out what the teachings of Christianity and Islam say about other religions. To know the meanings of the.
Aim: How have various belief systems impacted the world? DO – NOW: KEY WORDS: Religion, Monotheism, Polytheism, Reincarnation, Animism, Nirvana, Diaspora,
World Religions (SOL 2c, 15a & b). Fighting a Mummy King
Focus 6/10 Belief Systems played a huge role in the development of civilizations and the way people interact with one another. In India, Hinduism played.
AIM: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF BELIEF SYSTEMS?. WHAT IS RELIGION? The word "religion" can be defined in many ways but usually it involves one or more of.
“It Doesn’t Matter What You Believe” John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
World Religions.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life
Chapel Message.
What are the Characteristics of Major Belief Systems of the World
Do NOW: Oct. 24, 2016 Write I CAN in agenda
Major Religions of the World – Eastern Traditions
5 Major World Religions.
Chapter 6 Section 0 Introduction to Religion
Unit 3 Visual Vocab World Religions.
Religion.
Tolerance or Intolerance? 4:1-12
Bell ringer: Get religions and belief systems graphic organizer out and be ready to roll as soon as the bell rings.
Geography Starter 1. Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?
"[Religion is] a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden--beliefs and practices.
Presentation transcript:

Do All Roads Lead to Heaven? John 14:6 (p.763)

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ~ John 14:6

One of the biggest and most common criticisms of Christianity is its _________. exclusivity

Three Popular Assertions 1. “All major religions are equally valid and basically teach the same thing.”

Three Popular Assertions 2. “Each religion sees part of spiritual truth, but none can see the whole truth.”

Three Popular Assertions 3. “Religious belief is too culturally and historically conditioned to be ‘truth.’”

The Top 10 Religions #10 Juche (“Self-Reliance”) #9 Sikhism #8 African Tradition Religion #7 Primal–Indigenous

The Top 10 Religions “Animism” – the spiritual belief that all creation has animation, or life, within it.

The Top 10 Religions #10 Juche (“Self-Reliance”) #9 Sikhism #8 African Tradition Religion #7 Primal–Indigenous

The Top 10 Religions #6 – Buddhism Followers = 376 million Founder = Siddhartha Guatama View of God = no view stressed Means to God = The 4 Noble Truths

The Top 10 Religions #5 – Chinese Traditional Religion Followers = 394 million Founders = Lao–Tse, Confucius View of God = no personal deity Means to God = none stressed

The Top 10 Religions #4 – Hinduism Followers = 900 million Founders = various tribal groups View of God = pantheism / the force Means to God = reincarnation View of Afterlife = Nirvana

The Top 10 Religions #3 – Secularism, Nonreligious, Agnostics, Atheists Followers = 1.1 billion Agnostics = “the truth about any deity is unknown or unknowable”

The Top 10 Religions #2 – Islam Followers = 1.3 billion Founder = Mohammed View of God = monotheism Means to God = 5 Pillars of Islam View of Afterlife = Paradise

The Top 10 Religions #1 – Christianity Followers = 2 billion Founder = Jesus Christ View of God = monotheism Means to God = atonement / substitution View of Afterlife = Heaven

Why Christianity can Effectively Save the World

The Big Q: Which fundamentals will lead their believers to be the most loving and receptive to those with whom they differ?

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.