The Pluralistic View : Is Jesus The Only Savior?

The book Mere Christianity was derived from a series of radio talks by C.S. Lewis during World War two. The book is divided into four other small books each one providing one of the overall tenants of Christianity within its chapters.

Christianity is a Theism worldview that focuses on the belief in one personal and relational God that created all that exists (Hiles, & Smith, 2015). God created man in his likeness to care for all that has been created, to know and worship God, and to love and obey God (Diffey, 2015). Man is to rule and have dominion over the earth, be fruitful and multiply, filling the earth (Genesis 1:28). Christians rely on the support of the Holy Bible to guide them in the word of God. The Bible consist of four basic acts, the Creation, the Fall of Humanity, Redemption, and Restoration (Diffey, 2015). Christians believe that God sent his only Son to die on the cross for their salvation. In this paper will be a focus on the Christian worldview discussing God, humanity, Jesus,

Christianity is one of the dominant religions on the planet, and Christian Theism has played a major role in shaping the development of Western culture. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of Christian missionaries, Christian doctrine has even influenced the views of non-Christians. Nevertheless, the contemporary world is a pluralistic and diverse one, and postmodern perspectives have arisen to challenge the wide-ranging influence of Christian Theism. The purpose of this paper is to show how a belief in Christian Theism can help one understand the nature and meaning of life, and this paper will show evidence that this belief brings both uniformity and order to everything.

When you think “Christian Worldview,” what comes to mind? I know I automatically think; God, Jesus, Christians, and Prayer. As I have learned through my Christian Worldview class, I have learned that there is a lot more to it and this paper will provide you with what I have learned. Throughout this assignment, I will explain about God, Humanity, Jesus, restoration, my analysis of the Christian Faith, and my reflection.

He alone is the way to eternal salvation, and the foundation of eternal life. He is a refuge to those who are in distress; a support to the afflicted, hope and defence to those who are hopeless; and, in a word, all those who do not believe on him, shall not live, but suffer eternal death.

A worldview is one’s views and beliefs about the world and reality that impact how we think, live our lives, and perceive the world. “People have their own private worldviews with values and beliefs that have been shaped by culture, education, experiences, and relationships” (“Lecture 1,” 2015). There are many worldviews and outlooks in the world, but we are mainly focusing on the Christian worldview. In this paper, I will summarize and analyze the Christian worldview and describe their beliefs with regard to God, Humanity, Jesus, and the Restoration while reflecting on my own beliefs.

There are many different opinions as to what is true when it comes to religion. All over the globe, many diverse cultures look up and pray to a variety of gods or perhaps none whatsoever. Yet, how does one define what is existent? What is truly divine and worthy of the utmost worship and praise? As humans, we are limited to fully comprehending and understanding exactly who God is and what the afterlife looks like. This paper will discuss the aspects of the Christian faith viewing God, humanity, Jesus, Restoration and the Christian Worldview, as well as, a reflection of what I believe in my own personal life.

The Explicit Gospel is a true eye opener with life changing implications, a modern day constitution of the Christian faith. This piece of literature adds a valuable Christian perspective with convicting truths that have been overlooked by Christians and many Christian institutions throughout our nation. The principles in this book will compel any American citizen to reevaluate their Christocentric worldview.

Ronald H. Nash begins his book responding the position of pluralism in regards to the exclusivity of Jesus Christ, mainly directed at John Hick, who was a leading proponent of pluralism until his death earlier this year. Nash was an evangelical Baptist theologian and apologist, who subscribed to the Calvinist tradition. Within his book, Nash tackles several of Hick’s arguments relating to the pluralism and universality of Christianity. Nash reveals in chapters 1-6, the evolution of Hick’s philosophy of pluralism and understanding of pluralism, which conflicts with the Christian’s view of the

This paper on Salvation is defining both objectively and subjectively from the two required reading text. The first text is written by Alistair McGrath’s “Theology: The Basics and the second is written by Dr. Yung Chul Han’s “Transforming Power: Dimension of the Gospel. I will describe how the both texts are in association as well as seeking observations, and other conclusions to gain a better understanding of salvation from both perspectives. According to (Mc.Grath, p.78), the word salvation is referred to as something that has already happened in the past, to something that will happen in the future. Spiritual transformation requires of us what is called dependent responsibility. All the moral commands and exhortations of scripture assume our responsibility. Salvation is deliverance from danger or suffering. The word salvation carries the idea of victory, health, or preservation (www.biblia.com). Salvation can be viewed as a spiritual transformation which the dependency of the Holy Spirit assist in the change of a believers past, self to a vessel of God in the present lives which exemplifies life, deliverance, peace, and a victory won through personal conviction. The victory is one that only Jesus Christ has authority save us which gives believers complete approval to have possession to enter the kingdom of heaven.

The thrust of the supportive text for inclusivism is found in the book of Acts. The story of Cornelius (Acts 10) , The Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15), Paul’s speech in Lystra (Acts 14), and Paul’s speech to the Athenians (Acts 17). Additional scriptures in Timothy (1 Tim 2:3-4), Titus (Titus 2:11), 2 Peter (2 Peter 3:9) and 1 John (1 John 2:2) are examined. Most of the inclusive arguments revolve around the idea that God is obligated to make salvation available to all people. Nash skillfully dissects each point and shows a universal weakness to their thought. Each of these verses revolve around an inclusion of people outside of the Christian or Jewish perspective. In summery he implies that his assessment and the information of Chapter 8 should encourage inclusivist to reexamine their position. Jesus did die for all people, but within the divine context of His requirements (CITE SOMETHING).

In the book Jesus Among Other Gods, by Ravi Zacharias, the central theme that stands out is how many of the other major religions don’t truly answers life’s ultimate questions, except for Christianity. The author demonstrates this by his life and experiences as an apologetic, author and Christian. The book explains how the world is full of many gods as well as beliefs. In this book report were exploring the themes of why certain worldviews don’t answer life's ultimate questions. These questions are controversial and difficult in todays society. I will also be covering the book in topic sections . These parts include, coming to Christ, proof, lack of knowledge, satisfaction,

Nash made an excellent work in exposing Hick’s theological ideas of pluralism while demonstrating the Exclusivism of the Christian faith. Through the first six chapters of the book he endeavors a journey through the work of John Hick and clearly demonstrated pluralism’s ideological inconsistences and its weakness and inability to support

Exclusivism in just two, yet profound claims: “Jesus is the only savior” and “explicit faith in Jesus is necessary for salvation” 3 Then he dedicated a considerable portion of the chapter to defend the authority of the Scripture as the ultimate foundation of Christian Exclusivism and Christian faith; and provided a strong Scriptural support for all of his claims. Thereafter, he moved into the main theme of the first six chapters of the book, the arguments of John Hick’s pluralistic theology. Nash begins by developing Hick’s theological journey indicating that Hick who once professed a Christian faith stepped away because of his “defecting understanding of divine revelation and Scripture.” 4Nash address Hick’s Copernican Revolution in religion,

Ronald Nash wrote a book called Is Jesus the Only Savior. It discusses his gathered findings and distinctions between Pluralism and Inclusiveness. This paper will explore some of Ronald Nash’s observations and the arguments, logics and Scripture used to support his writings. This paper will discuss several Religious leaders some pluralist others inclusivists, non-Christians, Christians and their beliefs, philosophies or opinions. In this paper the details of inclusiveness is discussed.