Why be a Christian?

Why be a Christian? In spite of the false messages that permeate our world (that all religions lead to that same wonderful place, or that a loving God would never punish people eternally in hell), only Christianity provides a Savior from sin. Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). There is only one Savior and it is Jesus Christ.

If we need more incentive than the assurance of eternal life to follow Jesus Christ in faith, then we can keep in mind that: only Christians can go through life with God’s assurance that they are at peace with him through the forgiveness of sins (Romans 5:1-2); only Christians have God’s assurance that they enjoy his powerful love now and in eternity (Romans 8:28-39); only Christians have God’s assurance that they are members of his family (1 John 3:1-2); only Christians have God’s assurance that he will hear and answer their prayers (1 Kings 18:16-40; Psalm 34:15-16; Proverbs 15:29). The list of blessings could continue.

Perhaps you would find value in reading a Light for our Path column that addressed a similar question. God bless your study of his word.