Are we the Only Ones? An often asked quesiton : Do you believe you are the only ones going to heaven?

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Are we the Only Ones? An often asked quesiton : Do you believe you are the only ones going to heaven?

15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 1Peter 3:15-17

Can't just answer – Yes or No If YES – then we appear to be bigoted, egotistical, self-righteous, and narrow minded If NO – then we appear to say all are OK in many different denominations We need to be able to answer the question – honestly, truthfully Introduction

Believe in Jesus – John 8:24 All of the “Christian” religions Islam places Him as one of 5 great prophets NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

Worship on Sunday – Acts 20:7 Most of the “Christian” religions Some follow the Law of Moses and worship on Saturday NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

Partake of Communion weekly – Acts 20:7 A few denominations do – Mormons, some Baptist, Christian Church Most partake monthly, quarterly, or only twice a year NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

Accept the Bible as the only authority and inspired of God – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Most major denominations have had struggles with this issue Some reject creeds – only the Bible NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

Do not use instrumental music – Ephesians 5:19 Most major denominations only added instruments in the late 1800's. Greek Orthodox does not NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

Baptize by immersion – Romans 6:4 Baptists, most Pentecostals Mormons, Jehovah's Witness NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

Baptize believers only – Mark 16:16 Baptists, most Pentecostals Jehovah's Witness, Mormons NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

Baptize for the remission of sins – Acts 2:38 Some Baptists, most Pentecostals, 7 th Day Adventists, Mormons NO WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES ! Are we the only ones who:

NO, WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WHO DO SOME OF THESE THINGS! WE ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO DO ALL OF THESE BIBLICAL THINGS. CONCLUSION :

Christianity is not a cafeteria – where you pick and choose what you like. Will you do ALL that the Bible teaches ? CONCLUSION :