Religion that Saves

Religion will not save you. Salvation is found IN CHRIST ALONE. (Acts 4:12) However, religion is like a road map which may or may not help you reach your final destination. Some outrightly mislead others; some are more subtle–thus requiring us to be more cautious and discerning. 

If we would not be deceived and led down the wrong path, we must firmly adhere to have the Bible (and the Bible only) speak to us as the direct Word of God. In truth, it is the only book that is actually claimed by God as His own. If we are to know the truth about God, about Jesus, about life on earth, death, and eternal life, then we must soak our minds and our hearts in His Word.

At the start and finish of our Bible reading (and study), we should pray–for guidance; for understanding; for strength to apply the truths we have found. 

Upon knowing God’s truths, we should later seek a religion, denomination, or church whose members “keep the commandments of God (yes, ALL TEN OF THEM!) and the faith of Jesus.” (Revelation 14:12) “No man is an island” and fellowshipping with those who similarly cling to God’s revealed truths will help with our fortify Christian growth; help fortify our souls against the snares and attacks of the enemy; and bring pleasure to our Christian experience.