Christianity Without a Resurrected Jesus?

I was reading an article from the Washington Times this week titled, "The Interfaith Movement Gains Strength”. The pre-empt to the article stated that this is a first series of reports at the new efforts driven largely by American faith leaders-to bridge old divisions among the nations and the world believers. I asked myself, who are these faith leaders representing America and what are they teaching? Surely this force must be led by Christian leaders. A group called FaithHouse is behind the concept of a multi-religious church. Who backs this Interfaith movement? According to the article some of the biggest interfaith movers and shakers are governments in Muslim states Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan. The movement is for those individuals that have a hunger and want to sample different religious experiences. One Rabbi was quoted as saying to the group, “We don’t understand why God has chosen more than one path for humanity. God created different paths so you would compete in goodness."

As Christians we must never compromise the Word of God. The Interfaith movement does not believe in the finished work of the cross. In John 14:6 Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. There is only one path and one way to the truth and we have been given the gift of grace which does not require that we compete for goodness.

What sets Christianity apart from other religions is the fact that Christ Jesus was crucified and resurrected for our sins. The resurrection POWER of GOD demonstrates that Jesus is beyond all human power. Our hope remains established in the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection from the grave shows the world that death does not have the last word. This death extends beyond a literal dying of our bodies and also brings a death to our own selfish desires, a true transformation and renewing of our spiritual being.

2 Timothy 3:5
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

WHAT DO YOU DO

We are called to witness in love without condemnation but to be bold and clear about your faith even though we may endure hardships or criticism. Do NOT be fearful or worried; instead keep your eyes on Jesus Christ. Expect more persecution for your faith. We may suffer and some of our fellow Christians are going to their deaths daily as they witness to this very truth; but death itself can not extinguish the abiding and transforming power of Christ. Pray for your persecuted brothers and sisters, support them by staying in contact with them, or financially supporting their ministry. Let us ask the Lord to reveal himself to all humanity so their eyes may be open to the TRUTH.

Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.