1. Chapel Message

3. Aren’t Other Religions Equally True?

4. Most Religions Have Value

5. Good Elements In Common
Honesty and integrity
Generosity
Self-sacrifice
Sexual ethics
Love for your neighbour
The importance of family
Civic responsibility
Charity
…. So when I say I don’t agree with Islam or Hinduism or Buddhism I am not say that there is nothing of any worth in their teachings. There are noble elements in most religions. And there are some very nice people who belong to those religions.

6. Are All Religions Equally True?

7. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
God(s)
Concept of God
Afterlife
Salvation
Assurance
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

8. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
Concept of God
Afterlife
Salvation
Assurance
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

9. Several: (Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva) (Buddha is semi-divine)
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
(Buddha is semi-divine)
Concept of God
Afterlife
Salvation
Assurance
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour
… Hinduism – Brahman is the main God, and the others are lesser Gods.
… Buddhism – “We do not believe that this world is created and ruled by a God” but they believe in a multiplicity of divine –like beings, and they believe that humans can one day ascend to become divine-like, just like Buddha did.

10. Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) Disconnected from our world
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Salvation
Assurance
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

11. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Assurance
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

12. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

13. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

14. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

15. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

16. The can’t all be true, because they all contradict each other!

17. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

18. ISLAM Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

19. HINDUISM Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

20. BUDDHISM Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

21. 3 Volunteers

22. The can’t all be true, because they all contradict each other!

23. Millions God(s) Concept of God Afterlife Salvation Assurance
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
HINDUISM
BUDDHISM
Millions
2,000
1,300
793
325
God(s)
1 (Trinity) 1
Several: (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
Semi-Deities
Concept of God
Loving, Personal
Vengeful, Harsh
Impersonal powers
Disconnected from our world
Afterlife
Heaven
Jannah
Reincarnation (Karma)
Nirvana
Salvation
Grace, Faith
Obedience & Observance
Dharma (right human conduct)
Enlightenment
Assurance
Yes No
Evangelism
Resurrected Saviour

24. 2 Logical Possibilities:
They are all wrong
One is right and the others are wrong

25. Why do I believe that Christianity is true?

26. 1. It’s the only religion that deals with mankind’s BIG PROBLEM

29. 2. Jesus claimed exclusivity
… Exclusive claim …

30. 4. Jesus claimed Divinity

31. No other religious founder made such a claim
Muhammad
Buddha
Confuscius

32. 5. The Miracles of Jesus

33. 6. The Resurrection of Jesus
… No other religious leader rose from the dead

35. No Other Religious Founder Rose From The Dead

36. No Other Religious Founder Rose From The Dead
Hundreds of eye witnesses

37. No Other Religious Founder Rose From The Dead
Hundreds of eye witnesses
Confirmed by multiple non-Biblical historical sources (Tacitus, Josephus)

38. No Other Religious Founder Rose From The Dead
Hundreds of eye witnesses
Confirmed by multiple non-Biblical historical sources (Tacitus, Josephus)
Confirmed by modern scholars
Frank Morrison

39. No Other Religious Founder Rose From The Dead
Hundreds of eye witnesses
Confirmed by multiple non-Biblical historical sources (Tacitus, Josephus)
Confirmed by modern scholars
Frank Morrison
Sir William Ramsay

40. No Other Religious Founder Rose From The Dead
Hundreds of eye witnesses
Confirmed by multiple non-Biblical historical sources (Tacitus, Josephus)
Confirmed by modern scholars
Frank Morrison
Sir William Ramsay
Lee Strobel

41. 7. The Moral Integrity of Jesus
Muhammad Jesus

42. Jesus claims to be the only way to God:

43. Christians are often accused of being intolerant

44. A huge emphasis to emerge from this new postmodern society is the plea for TOLERANCE. But I find that the word is often being used incorrectly.

45. SOCIETY SAYS:
I must accept that mutually contradictory beliefs are equally valid

46. SOCIETY SAYS:
I must accept that mutually contradictory beliefs are equally valid
I must not insist that my belief is the only correct belief

47. SOCIETY SAYS:
I must accept that mutually contradictory beliefs are equally valid
I must not insist that my belief is the only correct belief
I must not try to change another person’s beliefs

48. There are many things in life where there is only one correct answer.

49. There are many things in life where there is only one correct answer.
Objective Truth

50. Accepting that mutually contradictory beliefs are equally valid isn’t tolerance – it’s STUPIDITY!…

51. What is the true meaning of
Tolerance?

52. THE PROPER DEFINITION:
Treating others with dignity and respect, even when they hold different viewpoint

53. THE PROPER DEFINITION:
Treating others with dignity and respect, even when they hold different viewpoint
Tolerance DOES NOT mean that I give up my right to believe something different!

54. Dr. Wing Kai Kwan

55. So, if a Muslim family moved in next door to me …..

56. I follow a Saviour who uniquely died on the cross for my sins, and indisputably rose again from the dead, and who said …

57. “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no-one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6)

58. We live in a world with multiple religions
We live in a world with multiple religions. And tolerance means that we should love and respect every person, whatever they believe. But I must also search for the TRUTH, because they can’t all be right. In challenge you to investigate the world’s religions – their beliefs and practices – and most importantly, their founders.

59. Jesus Confuscius Muhammad
You will find that Jesus stands head and shoulders above the rest. I choose to follow Jesus. I believe that he alone can save us. I believe that he is the only way to God. That is not intolerance – it’s discernment.
Jesus
Confuscius
Muhammad