Why Jesus?

Dear Church Member,

In a world filled with religions and deities, why choose Jesus? Some people say it doesn't matter what you believe, as long as you believe something. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except by me.”

Many people think his statement doesn't sound very loving, but let’s look at that a minute. If we compare the other gods to Jesus, you will find similarities. In most religions, the deity created humans, gave them some rules, and told them they would be punished if they rebelled.

You may say, “Wait, I haven’t rebelled. In fact, I’m a good person.” Let’s see. God has Ten Commandments that determine if you are a good person.

One commandment is: don’t steal. Have you ever stolen anything, no matter how small? Another commandment is: don’t lie.  Have you ever told a lie? One command is: don’t commit adultery. Jesus went on to say, if you look at someone and lust, you’ve already committed adultery in your heart.

If you have broken any of these commands, you are considered unrighteous. You have rebelled against God’s law. And now, you are guilty.

 But Jesus is the only deity, who loved the disobedient creatures he created so much, he was willing to come down to Earth and become one of them.  And he lived without breaking the rules. But on top of all that, on the cross, he took the punishment for the disobedience of all of humanity.

If there is a deity willing to sacrifice himself for the guilty, perhaps he is not unjust to say, “You have to come to God through me, because I’m the only deity who worked to make your forgiveness possible. I love you that much.” Go ahead and look for another god who will love you as much. You won’t find one. So, my question to you is:

Why NOT Jesus?

Maybe you could tell someone about him today.

Follow Him with me,

Darin