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{{quote | text=Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. {{Bible verse|John|14|6|lang=WEB}} [[John 14:6]]}}{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Religious exclusivism |subtopics = [[Pluralism]], [[Inclusivism]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Some problems with pluralism and the belief that all religions lead to God (G.G.)]] |}}
{{summary | text=Christian exclusivism is the teaching that it is only through [[Jesus]] that a person can be [[saved]]. Jesus himself stated in the [[New Testament]], "I am the truth, the way and the life. No one comes to Father but by me."}}
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{{topics}}* [[Pluralism]] | [[Inclusivism]]==Quotes==
{{opinions}}[[R.C. Sproul]]* : ''If a person in a remote area has never heard of [[Christ]], he will not be punished for that. What he will be punished for is the rejection of [[Some problems with pluralism the Father]] of whom he has heard and for the belief disobedience to the law that all religions lead to God (Gis written in his heart.G.)]]''
{{quotes}}[[Jesus]] - [[John 14:6]]: ''I am the truth, the way and the life. No one comes to Father but by me.''
{{links}}==Links==
* [http://danielrandle.blogspot.com/2005/05/holy-spirit-and-exclusivity-of-gospel.html The Holy Spirit and the Exclusivity of the Gospel], by Daniel Randle
* [http://www.leaderu.com/focus/oneway.html One Way?: Are the Exclusivist Claims of Christianity Valid in an Age of Inclusivism?] (Leadership U)
* [http://www.beliefnet.com/story/173/story_17379.html Jesus Alone], by Michael Youssef - "Salvation cannot be bought except through the blood of Jesus. It doesn't get any clearer than that."
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