“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
Bible Verses About Other Religions
Understanding Other Religions
1 Corinthians 8:4
“So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world and that there is no God but one.”
Acts 17:22
“Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: ‘People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious.”
1 Timothy 2:5
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”
Romans 1:20
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
Galatians 1:6-7
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all.”
Philippians 2:10-11
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
John 10:16
“I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them in also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.”
Matthew 7:13-14
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”
2 Timothy 4:3-4
“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”
John 8:32
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Our Response to Other Beliefs
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
Colossians 4:5
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.”
Matthew 28:19
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 10:14
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?”
1 John 4:1
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”
2 Corinthians 10:5
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God.”
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Luke 6:31
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Acts 20:24
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me.”
Love for One Another
John 13:34-35
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
Matthew 22:39
“And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
Galatians 5:14
“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
1 John 4:20
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.”
1 Thessalonians 3:12
“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.”
Ephesians 4:2
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
1 Peter 1:22
“Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.”
Matthew 7:12
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.”
Steering Clear of False Teachings
Matthew 24:24
“For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”
1 John 2:18
“Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come.”
2 Peter 2:1
“But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you.”
Galatians 1:8
“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!”
Matthew 7:15
“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”
Jude 1:4
“For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you.”
1 Timothy 4:1
“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.”
2 John 1:7
“I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world.”
Colossians 2:8
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition.”
Romans 16:17
“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.”
Sharing the Gospel
Mark 16:15
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'”
Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”
Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
2 Corinthians 5:20
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.”
Matthew 10:7
“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.'”
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Ephesians 6:15
“And with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
John 15:16
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit.”
Revelation 12:11
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
Final Thoughts
As we look at these verses about other religions, we see the importance of understanding and love in our interactions with others. It reminds us to share the hope we have in Christ, standing firm in our faith while being respectful and loving toward those with different beliefs. We have a calling not just to love our neighbors but to also share the truth that is in Jesus. It is our duty to be ready to explain our faith in a kind manner, steering clear of false teachings while shining our light in the world.
Let us embrace the opportunity to show God’s love through our actions and words as we navigate our relationships with people of other faiths. We must lead with love and the truth of the Gospel, ensuring that we uplift others while being clear about what we believe. Through this, we sow seeds of hope, kindness, and understanding beyond boundaries.
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