Has Jesus Changed Our Religion?
Dear friends!
Many people say, "You people have changed your religion."
They say:
“We are Hindus, we are Muslims, and we will remain so; we won't become Christians like you, because Jesus was a Christian.”
At first glance, this statement sounds convincing.
But in reality, there is more confusion and less understanding.
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.”
(John 14:6)
Did Jesus Promote a Religion?
First, let's be clear:
Jesus did not come to promote any religion.
- Nowhere in the entire Bible did He ever say that people should be converted to Christianity.
- Jesus was born into a Jewish family.
- He lived within Jewish culture.
- He never called himself a Christian.
Jesus simply said:
“Follow me.”
What Does “Follow Me” Really Mean?
It means:
- Change your heart
- Change your life
- Change your thinking
Believing in Jesus is not about changing religion,
But about a change of heart and a transformation of life.
Religion vs. Relationship
When someone says,
"We are Hindus, we are Muslims, and we will remain so,"
There is nothing wrong with that.
- Jesus does not force anyone to change.
- He simply stands at the door and knocks.
The issue is not which religion someone belongs to.
The only issue is whether one’s heart is open or closed to the truth.
Jesus and the Truth
Jesus said:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.”
(John 14:6)
- He does not demand religion
- He desires a relationship
A relationship is built not through coercion,
But through free will.
Amen.
Final Clarification
This verse refers to the truth of the Lord Jesus' coming into this world,
Not targeting any particular religion.
God bless you all.
Conclusion
This message reminds us that Jesus’ call is not about abandoning cultural or religious identity, but about opening the heart to truth, love, and transformation. Faith, as Jesus taught, is deeply personal and rooted in free will, not force. The real question is not which religion one belongs to, but whether one is willing to listen, reflect, and respond to the call of truth with an open heart.
