Christ in Focus
So What do I Need to do to be Saved?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about God or Christianity?
So What's the Difference?
Overview of some other beliefs and how they compare
Why so Many Different Christian Churches?
Kids Space
Quizzes, word-finds and studies for kids
A Word in Season
Anecdotes and words
Contemporary Christian Music and online radio
Buddhism
Some basic differences between Christianity and Buddhism:
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God: God is everywhere and is all powerful. (Psalm 115:3, Matthew 19:26)
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God: They deny the existence of a personal God.
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Jesus Christ: He is the Son of God, He is God in the flesh, He died to pay the price for our sins. Matthew 14:33, 1 Corinthians 15:3)
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Jesus Christ: He was a teacher but was less important than Buddha.
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Sin: Sin is anything that is contrary to the will of God. We are dead in our sin without faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23).
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Sin: It is anything that hinders ones own progress.
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Salvation: Is a free gift from God for all who accept and have faith in His Son and the price He paid for our sins on the cross. (Acts 4:12)
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Salvation: Salvation comes from self effort.
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Reference material: 'So What's the Difference' by Fritz Ridenour. Published by Regal Books, A Division of Gospel Light, Ventura, California. © Copyright 1967 by Regal Books Revised edition © 1979.
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