Conclusion of Is there One True Religion? - Does Absolute Truth Really Exist?

Then there are the Bible's positive moral commands-such as the commands to love one's wife, to respect one's husband, and to do good to others. (Matthew 7:12; Ephesians 5:33) Observing these commands brings beneficial results. Would you argue that such moral counsel is good for some but not for others?

Whether the moral laws of the Bible are followed or not brings consequences to people. This fact argues that such laws are not just alternative points of view. Rather, they have truths. Evidence reveals that good consequences are realized when the Bible's moral laws are followed, but bad one when they are not.

So think: If the Bible's moral laws hold true for all mankind, what about the standards in God's Word regarding worship? What about its comments on what happens when we die and the hope we have for an everlasting future? It logically follows that these Bible teachings are also truths, provided for all mankind. Their benefits and consequences are not limited to only the people who believe them.

Truth can be found. Jesus said that God's Word, the Bible, is truth. (John 17:17) Yet, truth may still seem unattainable. Why? Because so many different religions claim to teach what the Bible says. Which religion is teaching the truth from God's Word? Must we limit the answer to just one religion? Could not the truth, or at least parts of it, be found in a number of religions?

Next time: Who Should Determine True Religion?

Awake! 2008