Absolute Truth

Truth that is absolute is by nature exclusive. If you don't accept it--you're out. The faith I profess is radically inclusive - through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God is reconciling not only all humankind, but also all of creation (Romans 8). You're in, even though conditions aren't perfect and you are by no means ready.

And yet, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, the life--no one comes to the Father except by me." The way, truth, and life. What about people who never get the opportunity to hear about Jesus? What about people of different religions?

Some would say that other gods are just another expression of the God we confess. There's something to be said for this--we should not limit God to any one form of revelation, perhaps/ And yet, this concept falls short of Jesus' truth.

The way I see it Jesus is an absolute truth in the world. No one is forgiven and made new again except through him. But does that mean it's up to us? Couldn't agree with that and still be Lutheran! No--it is God working through Jesus and the Holy Spirit who transforms us and transports us to live in the kingdom of God even now. We can't limit Jesus to what we feel is the correct and timely conversion experience. Jesus is doing a new thing. And it includes everyone. This is most certainly true.

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