How Do Other Religious Books Compare to the Bible?

 

Big Idea: Most religious holy books reference the Bible, however the Bible singularly points us to Jesus as God who came to make us right with Him.

Question asked recently by a friend: How does the Bible compare with other religious holy books, such as the Talmud and the Koran?

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“Ask Anything About the Bible” has been the current blog series. From her on, the scheduled weekly blog will be discontinued but there will be an occasional posting. The website, scripturespy.com will contine to be a resource on the Bible. 

What’s Unique About the Bible?

There are a number of religious holy books that have been written. The question of the day is, how does the Bible compare to them?

Here is a quick reference chart of five religious groups that have writings read by their followers for wisdom and instruction.






The Buddhist Tripitaka is the only religious body of writing not considered by their followers as a holy book. Rather it is a reference and compendium of reflections about the teachings of Buddha.

Jews consider the Talmud as lesser holy than the Old Testament, but it is widely read for advice on spiritual and practical everyday matters.

All of the books except the Tripitaka reference the Bible and most even recommend reading at least parts of the Bible.

But only the Bible claims Jesus is God

While Muslims consider Jesus as a good prophet that preceeded Mohammed, and the Book of Mormon promotes Jesus as important for life, neither the Koran nor the Book of Mormon sees Jesus as anything more than a man who is a really good man to be admired and studied.

But the Bible shows us that Jesus is God.  While on earth he was equally God and equally man in substance.

On earth, Jesus was a man who lived a sin-free life who died and sacrificed Himself for our sins. 

Because He was and is God, He demonstrated His victory over death.  He took on our sin and became the antidote for them.

There is no other religious book but the Bible that shows us this powerful reality.

To be made in right standing with God because of what Jesus did for me is mind boggling. I am eternally grateful. 

That is how the Bible compares with the other religious books. 



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