Unity of the Faith

[Truthfinder12]

The problem with religion today is the lack of unity between the different sects. Fom my research I understand that there are over 33,000 Christian denominations and over 4,000 non-Christian religions in the world. My question to you is which path or paths leads to salvation?

Here is my answer:
Even though most religions have at least some truth, there can only be one path that has all truth. The scriptures teach “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This tells me that true religion is objective and is not subjective. All Christian churches may teach that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but the problem is they can’t agree on how that faith is made acceptable to God unto salvation.
You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism? Here is a clue, the new testament says that there is one thing that must take place before we will all come to the unity of the Faith. Find that one thing then perhaps you’ll find that strait and narrow path spoken of by Matthew.

 

[GWH]

The problem with religion today is the lack of unity between the different sects. Fom my research I understand that there are over 33,000 Christian denominations and over 4,000 non-Christian religions in the world. My question to you is which path or paths leads to salvation?

Here is my answer:
Even though most religions have at least some truth, there can only be one path that has all truth. The scriptures teach “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This tells me that true religion is objective and is not subjective. All Christian churches may teach that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but the problem is they can’t agree on how that faith is made acceptable to God unto salvation.
You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism? Here is a clue, the new testament says that there is one thing that must take place before we will all come to the unity of the Faith. Find that one thing then perhaps you’ll find that strait and narrow path spoken of by Matthew.

I have been studying that question for 50+ years, and I share what I have learned in Lesson 2 of our website:
<truthseekersfellowship.com>, but the main part is this:

The kerygma/GRFS should be every Christian’s creed, and only belief in this crucial truth should be viewed as a test for orthodoxy or heresy. As Paul wrote in Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Conversely, judgments concerning a person’s spiritual orientation or ultimate destiny should not be made on the basis of didachaic or secondary doctrines. (If any judgment is made, it should begin with a self-examination per Matt. 7:1&5, 2Cor. 13:5-8).

A major reason many Christians throughout history have not manifested the love and unity of God’s Spirit (Eph. 4:3) as well as they should is because of failure to realize this truth. If they did, it would free them to speak honestly and fellowship without becoming unduly upset about relatively minor issues. They would receive God’s blessing as peacemakers, who draw inclusive circles around people based on the kerygma rather than denominational lines between them due to didachaic differences. Jesus prayed for spiritual unity (cf. John 17:20-23, “May they be one…”). Thus, unity regarding the Gospel is more important than accuracy regarding doctrinal details.

The normative way of stating the kerygma/GRFS in the NT is “Accept Christ Jesus as Lord” (as in 2Cor. 4:5 & Col. 2:6). The main points of Christian orthodoxy implicit in this statement can be explained or elaborated as follows:

1. There is a/one all-loving and just Lord or Creator God (Deut. 6:4, John 3:16, 2Thes. 1:6), who is both able (2Tim. 1:12) and willing (1Tim. 2:3-4, Ezek. 33:11) to provide all morally accountable human beings salvation or heaven—a wonderful life full of love, joy and peace forever.
2. Human beings are selfish or sinful (Rom. 3:23, 2Tim. 3:2-4, Col. 3:5), miserable (Gal. 5:19-21), and hopeless (Eph. 2:12) or hell-bound at the judgment (Matt. 23:33 & 25:46) when they reject God’s salvation (John 3:18, Rom. 2:5-11).
3. Jesus is God’s Messiah/Christ and incarnate Son, the way that God has chosen (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31, Phil. 2:9-11) of providing salvation by means of his atoning death on the cross for the payment of the penalty for the sins of humanity (Rom. 3:22-25 & 5:9-11), followed by his resurrection to reign in heaven (1Cor. 15:14-28).
4. Thus, every person who hears the NT Gospel needs to repent and accept God’s grace or justification in Jesus as Christ/Messiah the Lord or Supreme Commander (Luke 2:11, John 14:6, Acts 16:31), at which moment God’s loving Holy Spirit of Christ indwells/baptizes the believer into the church (Rev. 3:20, Rom. 5:5, 1Cor. 12:13).
5. Loving Christ Jesus as Lord (Luke 2:11), God the Son (Matt. 16:16) or God in the human dimension (Col. 2:9) means reflecting divine love as empowered by the Holy Spirit, thereby obeying His command to love one another (Matt. 7:21, 22:37-40, John 13:35, Rom. 13:9)—forever (Matt. 10:22, Psa. 113:2), which will eventually achieve spiritual maturity on earth and heaven after Christ returns at God’s resurrection (John 14:6, 17&26, Rom. 8:6-17, Gal. 6:7-9, Eph. 1:13-14, Phil. 3:12-16, Heb. 10:36, 12:1, Jam. 1:2-4).

 

[GRACE_ambassador]

Amen. One Distinct Baptism and part 2: One Unifying Baptism

 

[Truthfinder12]

GWH thanks for your response. My question to everyone is out of all the religions in the world, which path or paths leads to salvation? As best as I can tell, your answer is all paths that only focuses on Romans 10:9? All else is secondary and is not important, is that correct?

I have been studying that question for 50+ years, and I share what I have learned in Lesson 2 of our website:
<truthseekersfellowship.com>, but the main part is this:

The kerygma/GRFS should be every Christian’s creed, and only belief in this crucial truth should be viewed as a test for orthodoxy or heresy. As Paul wrote in Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Conversely, judgments concerning a person’s spiritual orientation or ultimate destiny should not be made on the basis of didachaic or secondary doctrines. (If any judgment is made, it should begin with a self-examination per Matt. 7:1&5, 2Cor. 13:5-8).

A major reason many Christians throughout history have not manifested the love and unity of God’s Spirit (Eph. 4:3) as well as they should is because of failure to realize this truth. If they did, it would free them to speak honestly and fellowship without becoming unduly upset about relatively minor issues. They would receive God’s blessing as peacemakers, who draw inclusive circles around people based on the kerygma rather than denominational lines between them due to didachaic differences. Jesus prayed for spiritual unity (cf. John 17:20-23, “May they be one…”). Thus, unity regarding the Gospel is more important than accuracy regarding doctrinal details.

The normative way of stating the kerygma/GRFS in the NT is “Accept Christ Jesus as Lord” (as in 2Cor. 4:5 & Col. 2:6). The main points of Christian orthodoxy implicit in this statement can be explained or elaborated as follows:

1. There is a/one all-loving and just Lord or Creator God (Deut. 6:4, John 3:16, 2Thes. 1:6), who is both able (2Tim. 1:12) and willing (1Tim. 2:3-4, Ezek. 33:11) to provide all morally accountable human beings salvation or heaven—a wonderful life full of love, joy and peace forever.
2. Human beings are selfish or sinful (Rom. 3:23, 2Tim. 3:2-4, Col. 3:5), miserable (Gal. 5:19-21), and hopeless (Eph. 2:12) or hell-bound at the judgment (Matt. 23:33 & 25:46) when they reject God’s salvation (John 3:18, Rom. 2:5-11).
3. Jesus is God’s Messiah/Christ and incarnate Son, the way that God has chosen (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31, Phil. 2:9-11) of providing salvation by means of his atoning death on the cross for the payment of the penalty for the sins of humanity (Rom. 3:22-25 & 5:9-11), followed by his resurrection to reign in heaven (1Cor. 15:14-28).
4. Thus, every person who hears the NT Gospel needs to repent and accept God’s grace or justification in Jesus as Christ/Messiah the Lord or Supreme Commander (Luke 2:11, John 14:6, Acts 16:31), at which moment God’s loving Holy Spirit of Christ indwells/baptizes the believer into the church (Rev. 3:20, Rom. 5:5, 1Cor. 12:13).
5. Loving Christ Jesus as Lord (Luke 2:11), God the Son (Matt. 16:16) or God in the human dimension (Col. 2:9) means reflecting divine love as empowered by the Holy Spirit, thereby obeying His command to love one another (Matt. 7:21, 22:37-40, John 13:35, Rom. 13:9)—forever (Matt. 10:22, Psa. 113:2), which will eventually achieve spiritual maturity on earth and heaven after Christ returns at God’s resurrection (John 14:6, 17&26, Rom. 8:6-17, Gal. 6:7-9, Eph. 1:13-14, Phil. 3:12-16, Heb. 10:36, 12:1, Jam. 1:2-4).

GWH thanks for your response. My question to everyone is out of all the religions in the world, which path or paths leads to salvation? As best as I can tell, your answer is all paths that only focuses on Romans 10:9? All else is secondary and is not important, is that correct?

 

[ResidentAlien]

The problem with religion today is the lack of unity between the different sects. Fom my research I understand that there are over 33,000 Christian denominations and over 4,000 non-Christian religions in the world. My question to you is which path or paths leads to salvation?

Here is my answer:
Even though most religions have at least some truth, there can only be one path that has all truth. The scriptures teach “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This tells me that true religion is objective and is not subjective. All Christian churches may teach that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but the problem is they can’t agree on how that faith is made acceptable to God unto salvation.
You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism? Here is a clue, the new testament says that there is one thing that must take place before we will all come to the unity of the Faith. Find that one thing then perhaps you’ll find that strait and narrow path spoken of by Matthew.

As I see it, there will never be true unity between all the different sects and denominations, because by their very nature they are divisive. If there is to be unity, it will be between individuals walking in the truth.

"Jesus said to her, 'Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.' " John 4:21-24

 

[Eli1]

The problem with religion today is the lack of unity between the different sects. Fom my research I understand that there are over 33,000 Christian denominations and over 4,000 non-Christian religions in the world. My question to you is which path or paths leads to salvation?

Here is my answer:
Even though most religions have at least some truth, there can only be one path that has all truth. The scriptures teach “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This tells me that true religion is objective and is not subjective. All Christian churches may teach that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but the problem is they can’t agree on how that faith is made acceptable to God unto salvation.
You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism? Here is a clue, the new testament says that there is one thing that must take place before we will all come to the unity of the Faith. Find that one thing then perhaps you’ll find that strait and narrow path spoken of by Matthew.

There is unity on the essentials.
Here's one example here: https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/essential-christian-doctrines.220701/

 

[Magenta]

Denominations: The facts~

There are nowhere near as many denominations in Christianity as some suppose/believe.

The numbers thrown around are a terrible miscalculation based on a
lack of understanding perpetuated by, um, well, a dearth of knowledge.

Many sources say many things and many of those things are blatant falsehoods .

I have posted this before so am simply copy/pasting from an earlier post:

33,000 or 45,000 --- these are false numbers based on an egregious misunderstanding.

That misunderstanding gets thrown around as if it were truth when it is not.
Even under the most liberal definition of what constitutes a denomination, there are
nowhere close to 33,000 - 45,000 denominations. Many of these groups are merely subgroups
of larger denominational groups such as Presbyterians, Methodists, Lutherans, or Baptists.

Evangelical apologist Eric Svendsen exposes the falsehood of this fabrication. Briefly:

Svendsen shows that the source of this figure is the World Christian Encyclopedia (David A. Barrett; Oxford
University Press, 1982). Barrett cites a figure of 20,780 denominations. Still, not all of them are Protestants.
According to Barrett, Protestants account for 8,196 (and incidentally, Roman Catholics account for 223).

However, even this figure of eight thousand Protestant denominations is misleading, for Barrett defines
"distinct denominations" as any group that might have a slightly different emphasis than another group.
The distinction is made on the basis of jurisdiction, rather than differing beliefs and practices.

Barrett breaks down the Protestant bloc into twenty-one major "traditions" which are much closer to what we usually
mean by the word "denominations." It is interesting that Roman Catholics are subdivided into sixteen such "traditions."

Svendsen concludes, "In short, Roman Catholic apologists have hurriedly, carelessly - and, as a result, irresponsibly - glanced
at Barrett's work, found a large number (22,189), and arrived at all sorts of absurdities that Barrett never concluded." source

 

[Truthfinder12]

As I see it, there will never be true unity between all the different sects and denominations, because by their very nature they are divisive. If there is to be unity, it will be between individuals walking in the truth.

"Jesus said to her, 'Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.' " John 4:21-24

ResidentAlien thanks for your response. My question to everyone is out of all the religions in the world, which path or paths leads to salvation? As best as I can tell, your answer is that salvation cannot be found in the different sects or denominations. But salvation can only be found in individual pursuit of truth, is that correct?
If that is correct, are not individuals by nature divisive and prone to pursue convenience?

 

[LightBearer316]

The problem with religion today is the lack of unity between the different sects. Fom my research I understand that there are over 33,000 Christian denominations and over 4,000 non-Christian religions in the world. My question to you is which path or paths leads to salvation?

Here is my answer:
Even though most religions have at least some truth, there can only be one path that has all truth. The scriptures teach “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This tells me that true religion is objective and is not subjective. All Christian churches may teach that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but the problem is they can’t agree on how that faith is made acceptable to God unto salvation.
You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism? Here is a clue, the new testament says that there is one thing that must take place before we will all come to the unity of the Faith. Find that one thing then perhaps you’ll find that strait and narrow path spoken of by Matthew.

You make a really good point about the need for unity in truth — and I completely agree that there can only be one true faith grounded in the revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture is unambiguous:

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5)​

​

I would, however, be cautious with the numbers often quoted about “33,000 denominations.” That figure came from an old and somewhat misleading study that classified independent churches and even local fellowships as separate “denominations.” The real number is far smaller — though division is still a serious issue that grieves the heart of Christ (John 17:21).

And you’re absolutely right that not everyone who calls themselves Christian truly follows the Christ of Scripture. Groups like Jehovah’s Witnesses, who deny His deity, may use biblical language but ultimately reject essential truths of the gospel (John 1:1; 8:24). Many movements blend partial truth with serious error — and that mixture makes discernment vital (2 Corinthians 11:3–4).

So yes, while various denominations differ on secondary matters, the narrow path remains the same:

Salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone — the eternal Son of God who died and rose again.​

That’s the “unity of the faith” Ephesians 4:13 speaks of — not institutional uniformity, but spiritual agreement in the person and work of Jesus Christ.​

​

Grace and peace as we all strive to hold fast to that truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).

 

[Truthfinder12]

There is unity on the essentials.
Here's one example here: https://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/essential-christian-doctrines.220701/

Eli1 thanks for your response. My question to everyone is out of all the religions in the world, which path or paths leads to salvation? As best as I can tell, your answer is that only traditional Christian churches can lead us to salvation, is that correct?
If that is correct, I have a few questions:
1. Who gets to decide who are the traditional Christian churches, popular vote?
2. What if there is a conflict between the traditional Christian churches such as saved by faith alone believers versus faith and works believers?

 

[GRACE_ambassador]

What if there is a conflict between the traditional Christian churches such as saved by faith alone believers versus faith and works believers?

Only one way that I have found = God's Precious Word Of Life, Rightly Divided!:

I have decided to follow Jesus?

Amen.

 

[Bob-Carabbio]

Here is my answer:
Even though most religions have at least some truth, there can only be one path that has all truth.

True statement.

You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism?

And the answer is Rom 10:17 - "Faith" (biblical faith) comes by HEARING, and HEARING by GOD'S WORD. that's to say that Biblical FAITH occurs AS THE RESULT of the HOLY SPIRIT coming to the individual whit CONVICTION OF SIN, without which tere won't be any REAL repentance, or real total reliance of salvation as a result of BIBLICAL FAITH in the SIN OFFERING of Jesus on he cross.

Baptism, in and of itself, saves nobody, but IS what a person who HAS BEEN SAVED by Faith does as a testimony and a symbolic representation of what HAS HAPPENED - i.e. death and burial to "self" and a rising in newness of life in Jesus.

 

[Eli1]

Eli1 thanks for your response. My question to everyone is out of all the religions in the world, which path or paths leads to salvation? As best as I can tell, your answer is that only traditional Christian churches can lead us to salvation, is that correct?
If that is correct, I have a few questions:
1. Who gets to decide who are the traditional Christian churches, popular vote?
2. What if there is a conflict between the traditional Christian churches such as saved by faith alone believers versus faith and works believers?

This is a great question and i'm going to be honest with you that you aren't going to find agreement among denominations on the topic of Salvation.
The topic i pointed out asks common agreement on essentials such as Who is God? Who is Jesus? Who is the Holy Spirt?
What is The Bible? What is Eternity?

So now the question for you is, what level of acceptance are you looking for? 60%? 75%? 100%?

 

[GRACE_ambassador]

So now the question for you is, what level of acceptance are you looking for? 60%? 75%? 100%?

Great question; What level of acceptance would The Lord Jesus Himself Look For?:

"God Is Faithful, By Whom ye were Called unto the fellowship of His SON Jesus Christ​

our Lord. Now I beseech you, brethren, by The Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye​

all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be​

perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."​

(1 Corinthians 1:9-10 AV)​

​

Another question: Anyone notice the Context of This Important Passage?

Good thing it is not impossible For God To Accomplish This, eh?

"For whom He Did Foreknow, He also Did Predestinate To Be Conformed To​

The Image of His SON, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren."​

(Romans 8:29 AV)​

Amen.

Thanks Be Unto God for The One Unifying Baptism which Eliminates the dividing Confusion
water baptism, eh?

 

[Truthfinder12]

You make a really good point about the need for unity in truth — and I completely agree that there can only be one true faith grounded in the revelation of Jesus Christ. Scripture is unambiguous:

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5)​

​

I would, however, be cautious with the numbers often quoted about “33,000 denominations.” That figure came from an old and somewhat misleading study that classified independent churches and even local fellowships as separate “denominations.” The real number is far smaller — though division is still a serious issue that grieves the heart of Christ (John 17:21).

And you’re absolutely right that not everyone who calls themselves Christian truly follows the Christ of Scripture. Groups like Jehovah’s Witnesses, who deny His deity, may use biblical language but ultimately reject essential truths of the gospel (John 1:1; 8:24). Many movements blend partial truth with serious error — and that mixture makes discernment vital (2 Corinthians 11:3–4).

So yes, while various denominations differ on secondary matters, the narrow path remains the same:

Salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone — the eternal Son of God who died and rose again.​

That’s the “unity of the faith” Ephesians 4:13 speaks of — not institutional uniformity, but spiritual agreement in the person and work of Jesus Christ.​

​

Grace and peace as we all strive to hold fast to that truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).

LightBearer316 you are the first one so far who has answered my question and did the research I asked you to do, so thank you for your response.
My question to everyone is out of all the religions in the world, which path or paths leads to salvation? As best as I can tell, your answer is that only those who interpret the Bible the same as you do are on the path that leads to salvation (grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone). That is something that I would never say, but it could work for a lot of people.
The only problem I have is your interpretation of Ephesians chapter 4. It is authoritative leadership that brings the unity of the Faith and the knowledge of the Son of God. You may want to re-read that chapter, I don’t think that it could be any clearer.

 

[LightBearer316]

LightBearer316 you are the first one so far who has answered my question and did the research I asked you to do, so thank you for your response.
My question to everyone is out of all the religions in the world, which path or paths leads to salvation? As best as I can tell, your answer is that only those who interpret the Bible the same as you do are on the path that leads to salvation (grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone). That is something that I would never say, but it could work for a lot of people.
The only problem I have is your interpretation of Ephesians chapter 4. It is authoritative leadership that brings the unity of the Faith and the knowledge of the Son of God. You may want to re-read that chapter, I don’t think that it could be any clearer.

Love the pushback—thank you for engaging so directly.

1) “Which path leads to salvation?”
Not “those who interpret like me,” but the Person and work of Jesus Christ Himself. Scripture is explicit:

• Jesus only: “I am the way… no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).
• No other name: “There is none other name… whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
• The apostolic gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again (1 Cor 15:1–4).
• How we receive it: “By grace… through faith… not of works” (Eph 2:8–9); “Believe… and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31; Rom 10:9–13).

So the “path” is Christ alone, received by grace through faith—not a denomination, tribe, or my personal spin.

2) Ephesians 4 and unity
I agree leadership is central—but notice the flow:

• Christ gives leaders (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors/teachers) “for the equipping of the saints” (Eph 4:11–12).
• The goal of that equipping is “until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God… so that we are no longer children, tossed… by every wind of doctrine” (Eph 4:13–14).

In other words, authority serves truth; it doesn’t create the truth. Leaders equip the church to grow into unity in the apostolic gospel (the faith), measured by knowledge of the Son, maturity, and stability in sound doctrine (Eph 4:13–16). That’s the same safeguarding Paul gives in Gal 1:6–9—any “gospel” other than the apostolic one is out of bounds, no matter who preaches it.

Bottom line

• Salvation’s path = Jesus Christ crucified and risen, received by grace through faith.
• Ephesians 4 = Christ-given leaders who equip the body into that doctrinal and relational unity—unity in truth, not merely unity under authority.
  

Grace and peace—grateful for the sharpening.

 

[ChristRoseFromTheDead]

I don't even look for or expect unity because I know it will not come until Christ returns and we see him as he is. The best we can do is purify ourselves until that time.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3​

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The reason there was such unity at the beginning is because there were men who intimately knew Jesus, and thus could teach others through their example who he is. As time passed that revelation drifted away and men became more focused on driving doctrinal stakes in the ground in order to preserve the gospel as best they could. And thank God they did, for without them we wouldn't have what we have, despite it being as imperfect as it is. But be faithful and persevere and God will set everything right in its time.

 

[GWH]

I don't even look for or expect unity because I know it will not come until Christ returns and we see him as he is. The best we can do is purify ourselves until that time.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3​

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The reason there was such unity at the beginning is because there were men who intimately knew Jesus, and thus could teach others through their example who he is. As time passed that revelation drifted away and men became more focused on driving doctrinal stakes in the ground in order to preserve the gospel as best they could. And thank God they did, for without them we wouldn't have what we have, despite it being as imperfect as it is. But be faithful and persevere and God will set everything right in its time.

Well, we will not attain purity in this life either, but the command in Scripture is for Christians to try to achieve both
in order to be the best possible witness for Christ. (Phil. 3:12-16, Eph. 4:11-13)

 

[Gideon300]

The problem with religion today is the lack of unity between the different sects. Fom my research I understand that there are over 33,000 Christian denominations and over 4,000 non-Christian religions in the world. My question to you is which path or paths leads to salvation?

Here is my answer:
Even though most religions have at least some truth, there can only be one path that has all truth. The scriptures teach “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This tells me that true religion is objective and is not subjective. All Christian churches may teach that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but the problem is they can’t agree on how that faith is made acceptable to God unto salvation.
You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism? Here is a clue, the new testament says that there is one thing that must take place before we will all come to the unity of the Faith. Find that one thing then perhaps you’ll find that strait and narrow path spoken of by Matthew.

The one thing is Christ crucified and resurrected. He is the only way to God.

 

[HealthAndHappiness]

The problem with religion today is the lack of unity between the different sects. My question to you is which path or paths leads to salvation? All Christian churches may teach that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but the problem is they can’t agree on how that faith is made acceptable to God unto salvation.
You may ask, where can we find this one faith and one baptism? Here is a clue, the new testament says that there is one thing that must take place before we will all come to the unity of the Faith. Find that one thing then perhaps you’ll find that strait and narrow path spoken of by Matthew.

I don't see division of religions as a problem. As long as there's no persecution, there's bound to be division. Jesus did not come to bring unity. Jesus hates those demonic religions that damn people to Hell.

Jesus exclusively announced that, "I am the Way, the Truth and The Life: No man cometh into the Father but by me."
John 14:6

Pseudo christian denominations/ religions always include "faith in Christ;" however, they ADD faith in their denominational standard of good works. The Catholics have 7 or 8 while others have a variety of various works that they deny are works.

Old testament God was pleased with the few kings and the judges who destroyed the places of Satanic/ pagan worship.
When Jesus came in the flesh He rebuked the denominational leaders, both libturds and conservatives. They claimed to represent Him, yet they rejected Jesus and tried to kill Him. They made the gullible victims who followed them twofold children of Hell.

Do you know who will enforce ecumenical unity among all religions? He will appear as a man of peace.

That said, you bring up an import point that I'll save for another post.