Who Should Determine True Religion? -After Jesus Came To Earth

After Jesus Came To Earth

Later, after Jesus was sent to earth, the way of true worship was established on the basis of its teachings, and God's purposes were illuminated in a grand way. In time, true worshipers came to be called "Christians." (Acts 11:26) Thus, Jews who wanted God's approval had to leave their former way of worship. They did not have the option of choosing between two systems of worship or of worshiping as isolated individuals. As we have seen in God's Word, true worshipers were united in "one faith." -Ephesians 4:4, 5.

Today the idea that God deals with mankind through only one religion may seem extreme and unpalatable to some. Yet, it is the conclusion to which the Bible points. In the past, many individuals who had worshiped in their own way came to grips with this fact. They joined themselves to the true worshipers of Jehovah, and any initial misgivings gave way to great blessings and joy. For example, the Bible says that after one Ethiopian man accepted Christianity and was baptized, "he kept going on his way rejoicing." -Acts 8:39.

Anyone today who accepts and practices the true religion will realize similar blessings. But with so many religions to choose from, how can you identify the one true religion?

Next time: How To Find The True Religion?

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