Is There Only One True Religion?

I want to] be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith” (Philippians 3:9). Faith, therefore, is the instrument by which a sinner receives the righteousness of Christ. Do you trust in Christ to save you from your sin and guilt? Have you turned from your false gods? The promise of Scripture is clear: “He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36). Turn from your evil way, and trust in Christ! What now? Faith and repentance is not only the means by which a sinner is saved from the judgment of God, but it is also the rule by which a believer lives his whole life.  If you are not a member of a local church, then your Lord Jesus commands you to do so. The significance of baptism is membership into the visible church: “Repent and … be baptized” (Acts 2:38). In addition, Jesus rules His people through elders and submission to a local church is part of repentance and faith in Jesus (Hebrews 13:17). Gathering with God’s people is also a great blessing. At the worship service, one hears the preaching, singing and reading of God’s word, “which is able to build you up” (Acts 20:32). Therefore, do not only be saved from your sin, but use the means God has given His people to live the Christian life. — Samuel Ketcham