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Jesus cannot be the only way of salvation.

John J. Bambaro

Jesus' exclusive claims about himself are proven in his exclusive sacrifice for all people.

The history of salvation documented in Scripture culminates in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

All people are looking for answers and help which Jesus alone offers.

The gods abound.

The belief that Jesus can't be the only way isn't new, but less and less is that belief actually argued.

More and more, it's just assumed.

For a long time, the rejection of Jesus being the only way was argued on the basis of fairness.

Now, however, there isn't much of an argument at all against Scriptures stating,

there is salvation in no one else for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Acts chapter 4, verse 12.

According to most people, the truth is determined by consensus.

The majority stands correct.

So Jesus can't be the only way of salvation is just the way things are according to most people, or so it would seem.

A good argument can be made that the world, once again, is ripe for the exclusive claims of Jesus Christ.

Scripture teaches that He is the only way of salvation and that He alone embodies the fullness of the only true and living God,

Colossians chapter 1, verses 15 and 19.

It's true, the vast majority of the world's population remains religious, although mostly non-Christian.

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