The Truth About Religion
I believe that all religions are like distinct languages, each striving to convey the mysteries of the spiritual realm in its own way. Yet, I am convinced that there exists only one ultimate truth, and consequently, only one true religion. Many faiths offer glimpses—adaptations, echoes, or even imitations—of truth, along with fragments of understanding and faint traces of wisdom. However, these are mere lifeless bones, lacking the beating heart of divine truth that resides solely in Jesus Christ. Consider this: possessing 99% of the truth may seem sufficient, but in the grand scope of eternity and perfection, that missing 1%—a sliver of error—could determine the difference between life and death, salvation and ruin.
You might proclaim an array of truths or parade various forms of wisdom, drawing from philosophies and doctrines across the world. But without acknowledging Jesus, seeking Him earnestly, and knowing Him through His living Word and abiding presence, these declarations of truth and displays of wisdom are powerless, empty, and ultimately futile. Jesus is not merely a historical figure or a wise teacher; He is the very centerpiece, the unshakable cornerstone, from which all things—truth, wisdom, and power—spring forth. During His brief time on earth, He walked as a man, yet His Spirit and intimate union with the Most High God stretched across eternity—existing before His birth and enduring beyond His death, resurrection, and ascension.
If you pursue truth, you may indeed uncover scattered shards of it within other religions, clinging to those fragments to bolster an argument or justify a belief. But the whole truth—the complete, unfractured map of reality—will elude you until you surrender your life to the Lord Jesus. He alone unveils the fullness of truth, untainted and absolute, with nothing held back. Beyond this, the Spirit of the Living God transcends the narrow boundaries of any religion. God’s majesty, wisdom, and power are far greater, more boundless, and more awe-inspiring than human minds can fathom. When we release our rigid notions of religion and instead seek the Spirit of God revealed in Jesus, we not only encounter truth but also stumble into the infinite wisdom and transformative power that flow from Him alone. For in Jesus, truth is not just known—it is alive, mighty, and eternal.