No 3

(Buddhism)

This religion was founded in India around the year 500 BC by an Indian prince whose original name was Siddhartha and was later changed to Buddha (enlightened one). He founded Buddhism and promoted beliefs such as Karma (one's fate or destiny) ; Samsara (reincarnation); nirvana (perfect happiness and heavenly peace). These humanistic beliefs of course eliminate God completely from the picture and concentrate on attaining one's self-enlightenment. Many many bible verses can be brought to bear against these false beliefs and here are some examples:

KARMA - The Bible says in Revelation that our destiny is with either Jesus Christ or with Satan and his angels for eternity. All of humanity will, one day be drawn to Jesus Christ (John 12:32); the big question is, will it be at the Lamb's marriage supper (Rev 19:7) or the Great White throne judgement (Rev 20:11)?

SAMSARA - The writer of Hebrews pretty well settled the matter of multiple births (or deaths) when he wrote: "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Heb 9:27). There is a play on words that goes like this: If you're born twice, you die once, but if you're born once, you die twice. You figure it out.

NIRVANA - Is there a better place that heaven? As true believers, we are assured of one thing for the Bible says in John 14:2 "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you". So I ask, what else does one need but perfect peace where there is no time and no sin?