The uniqueness of jesus christ he was the greatest human being who has ever lived. However, some unbelievers, who may or may not believe jesus existed, do not believe that jesus was necessarily a wise or a particularly good man. As one who believes in the authority and inspiration of the scripture there is the hope and conviction that the return of christ is not only imminent, but that even those momentous events described in matthew 24. Geisler called, the uniqueness of christ, ankerberg theological research institute. Sanders, the question of uniqueness in the teaching of jesus. He examines his miraculous power and moral purity and describes the essential qualities of. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 747 pages and is available in hardcover format. These churches follow the new testament teaching and pattern. So profound is his teaching that over 2000 years after it was given, thousands of people all over the world are bending all their mental powers to grasp its profundity and still feeling that they are just scratching the surface. Religious pluralism and the uniqueness of jesus christ.
Pdf on jan 1, 1994, charles edward van engen and others published the uniqueness of christ. Noone and nothing is comparable to the triune god in his nature or comparable to him in his character and activity. The uniqueness of the bible 2020, quarter 2, lesson 1. The question of uniqueness in the teaching of jesus. Monotheism names and titles for christ god, uniqueness of only once god, unity of society, negative aspects of advocates gospel, essence of jesus role in salvation way, the only one person. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. The uniqueness of jesus christ uccf leadership network. He examines the historical roots of the doctrine, especially in the reformation era, and then shows how the uniqueness of. He is not to be compared to any religious leader, for he is far more than that. While the stark reality of indian religious plurality has to be adequately addressed, the.
The uniqueness of christ an exercise in the fundamentals. The new testament record, especially the gospels, is one of the most. Lesslie newbigin his 1987 lambeth lecture on religious pluralism. Contents 1 introduction 2 deity and humanity 3 the supernatural nature of christ 3. The uniqueness of christ in an age of pluralism part 1 duration. He examines the historical roots of the doctrine, especially in the reformation era, and then shows how the uniqueness of christ has come under specific attack today. The uniqueness of christ discussing the possible limitations on his knowledge or his power, or the degree of his conditioning by the cultural milieu of firstcentury palestine. The social conscious church is a church that takes justice seriously. Revelation shows the completion of all things in christ. Jesus was unique in that he was both god and man at the same time john 1. The uniqueness of the bible making christ known ministries.
In this volume from the five solas series, christ alone, author and professor stephen wellum considers christs singular uniqueness and significance biblically, historically, and today, in our pluralistic and postmodern age. David pawson discusses jesus christs claim to be the way, the truth and the life. Not relativist about jesus christ, but weak in personal relationship to. Given that history records the presence of jesus on earth, performing works that no other man has ever done, we should give careful examination of these facts. Theres something different and unique about the churches of christ in your community something that is worth investigating. Geisler points out a number of ways in which christ is unique. Others, such as muslims, think that jesus was a prophet, along with other prophets. Kottayam theological seminary joshin cherian the uniqueness of christ introduction this document is intended to show the uniqueness of jesus, of all who. The fun should start shortly that this synod request the house of bishops to report to the synod on their understanding of the uniqueness of christ in britains multifaith society, and offer examples and commendations of good practice in sharing the gospel of salvation through christ alone with people of other faiths and of none. They think christs uniqueness is a claim made only by the ignorant, who do not know how much of god. The debate, therefore, over the uniqueness of christ has been held mostly in ignorance of a real comparison between christianity and other religions. The angels were the second unique participants in that annunciation.
His commitment was total and led to his own death, much to the detriment of the world. For there is one god, and one mediator also between god and men, the man christ jesus, john 1. Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other god but one. By josh fitzhugh in uplook articles december 1, 1998. Jesus christ is the subject of more than 300 old testament prophecies. The uniqueness of christ among founders of religion there are in the world several outstanding religions such as confucianism, buddhism, mohammedanism, and christianity. There are scores more of other texts in the bible saying the same basic thing.
Often, they have let me know that my thinking around these issues was rather blackandwhite in a typical western world of eitheror. His birth nearly 2000 years ago, and events of his life had been foretold by many. Introduction each year as we approach the christmas season and the threshold of a new year, i have found it rewarding to reflect on the uniqueness of our savior, the lord jesus christ. While the scriptures record the birth of many other important personages enoch, elijah, john the baptist, etc. Overviews of world religious studies often reveal a forgotten aspect of. Begins with the unique christevent ontologically presented for all people. The truth about christ is based primarily on the new testament documents which have been shown elsewhere to be authentic. A transferable concept is an idea or a truth which can be transferred or communicated from one person to another and then to another, spiritual generation after generation. Pdf the uniqueness of christ joshin cherian academia. Free download or read online jesus the christ pdf epub book. In many cultures in the east, the uniqueness of christ sounds either arrogant or ignorant. Of the religions of the world, christianity is unique because it stems from the uniqueness of jesus christ, the greatest man who ever lived. The uniqueness of christianity the historical jesus christ. Other religious groups wait for the decisions of their conference, synods, association, while members of the churches of christ recognize christ as the only absolute authority to settle any decision of the soul.
The uniqueness of jesus christ among the major world religions table of contents the place of comparison, truth, and evidence in religion, page 6 david hume and the cancelation of religious dogma, page 8 the double standards in researching miraclesclaims, page 9 six areas indicating jesus uniqueness, page 12 1. Synod is now moving into debating motion gs misc 905b. In most areas of theology, human rationality prefers an eitheror to a both and, and christo logy is no exception. Christianity is unique among world religions, and christs true uniqueness is the centerpiece of christianity. But notice this point of uniqueness regarding christ. The challenges have come from my fellowship with christians in southeast asia and the encounters with their pluralistic context. The uniqueness of jesus what standard of judgment are you using to determine who jesus is. Read the uniqueness of christ in touch december 78 from in touch with dr.
In christ alone, stephen wellum considers christs singular uniqueness and significance biblically, historically, and today, in our pluralistic and postmodern age. Unique in its continuity the bible is the only book that was. Josh mcdowell identifies seven reasons why the bible is unique. They say its the job of the church to go out and be salt in the world, light in the world, penetrate the society, preserve and. The deeper daily bible study develops the broad theme of studying and interpreting the bible into some areas not. The unfortunate event of the historical intersection of european colonialism and christian mission has become problematic for christian identity in india. He was the intrinsically wisest person that ive ever encountered in my life or in my reading. The uniqueness of the bible by mark paynter over the centuries although there have been a vast quantity of books written, few of them can truly be regarded as great. Lord and saviour, jesus christ, is unique in this sense. The uniqueness of the bible 2020, quarter 2, lesson 1 by tim rumsey march 28, 2020. The main characters of this religion, christianity story are. This study guide contains additional materials to accompany the adult sabbath school bible study guide for the second quarter of 2020, titled how to interpret scripture.
The uniqueness of christianity catholic religion teacher. Orthodox christians believe that jesus is the unique son of god in human flesh. David pawson discusses jesus christ s claim to be the way, the truth and the life. Christ, who is over all, god blessed for ever romans 9. The uniqueness of jesus christ among the major world religions by gary r. The uniqueness of christ in a postmodern world and the challenge of world religions lausanne occasional paper no. Foundations of apologetics series the uniqueness of christ, vol. He was a teacher par excellence, but he was far more than that. He was a miracle worker unlike any this world has ever seen. Campus crusade for christ has developed a series of how tos or transferable concepts in which we discuss many of the basic truths that jesus and his disciples taught. Not only that, he is proven to be superior to all other religious leaders. The uniqueness of jesus christ linkedin slideshare.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1915, and was written by james e. The uniqueness of jesus christ in major world religions. That is partly because so many christians had been persuaded that truth is indeed relative, that all religions are. I have, for some years, been struggling with how to understand the meaning of the uniqueness of christ in a pluralistic world.