God is the only God... so we point people to Him

Hey Bridge Family, I hope you all made it through the cold week and are doing well. This week, we talked about how people mistook Paul and Barnabas for gods because, through God, they healed a man. There’s an interesting backstory explaining why they thought this way. According to a Lycaonian legend, the mythological gods Zeus and Hermes visited the region disguised as men. They were only hospitably received by two people. Soon after, a flood destroyed the area, and only the two who showed reverence to these gods survived. So, when Paul and Barnabas performed a miracle, it seemed the people didn’t want to miss the chance to avoid the same fate.
We know Zeus and Hermes are mythological, so we might dismiss the idea of gods today. However, thousands or millions may still be worshiped. Major US religions—Christianity, Islam, Judaism—worship one God, but polytheism and pantheism also exist. Ever notice all the symbols on those Coexist bumper stickers?
This is a vital point that we, as parents, must not ignore, since society widely believes that multiple truths can exist in most matters. The reality, however, is that this is impossible. Nonetheless, our world constantly feeds our children the idea that truth is whatever each person desires it to be. It is no surprise that many professing Christians believe there are various paths to Heaven. Like the Lycaonians, it seems they don’t want to miss an opportunity just in case.
Jesus tells us in John, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me" (John 14:6 NLT). That is the truth. There is no other way to enter eternity with the Father except through Christ and Christ alone. My question is, do you believe that? I think this is a struggle for many Christians. I pray we stand together in the truth that there is only one way to eternal life with the Father. Even though many religious precepts from differing beliefs align, only one can be true. That truth is that there is only one God, the God of the Bible, revealed to us in the person of Jesus Christ. Teaching that to our children is the most important thing we as parents will ever teach them. So let’s make sure we are pointing them to that.
Remember, as long as your child is at home, you have a great chance to share the Bible. Together, explore its stories, discussing how they apply to daily life, and fostering deeper family conversations. This makes faith an exciting and meaningful journey. God bless, and I look forward to seeing your family on Sunday.
Pastor Bob