Comparing Beliefs About Jesus in Different Faiths
Published on July 5th, 2011
Other Beliefs About Jesus
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Biblical Christian Answers
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Islam, the religion of Muslims | Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet, was not the Son of God, and cannot save us from our sins. | Jesus is the Son of God who died to save those who believe in Him. (See Mark 1:11, 1 Corinthians 15:3, and John 3:16.) |
Judaism | Jews believe Jesus was an important prophet and teacher but not the Messiah, Lord or Savior. | Jesus is the Messiah, Lord and Savior. (See Acts 2:36.) |
Buddhism | Buddhists believe Jesus was just a good teacher, and like many others, may have been “enlightened.” | Jesus is unique, God’s “one and only Son” (John 3:16, NIV). |
Atheism | Atheists believe there is no God, Jesus was just one of many teachers, and people do not have souls in need of salvation. | Referring to Jesus, Christians believe “there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12, NIV). |
New Age | New Agers believe Jesus was just a man who was able to use powers to heal people. He was a great teacher. | Jesus was not just a man, but “the way, the truth, and the life.” He said, “No one comes to the Father (God) except through Me” (John 14:6). |
Transcendental Meditation | Maharishi M. Yogi, the founder of TM said, “I don’t think Christ ever suffered.” | “It was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead…and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations” (Luke 24:46,47). |