Why embrace the Christian worldview? It is only 2,000 years old, while other faiths and philosophies have existed far longer. Here’s our response:
Christianity’s Roots Are Older Than 2,000 Years
A common misunderstanding is that Christianity “started” 2,000 years ago with Jesus, while other religions are more ancient. But biblically, Christianity is not a new religion — it is the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan that began “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4).
- God’s covenant promises to Abraham (~2000 BC), Moses (~1400 BC), and David (~1000 BC) all point forward to Christ (Genesis 12:3; 2 Samuel 7:12–16).
- Jesus did not abolish what came before; He fulfilled it (Matthew 5:17).
- Christianity sees itself not as a human invention but as the culmination of God’s self-revelation through history — what began in creation and unfolded through Israel is completed in Christ.
So, while the name “Christianity” is recent, the story it tells stretches back to creation itself.
Age Alone Does Not Determine Truth
Many philosophies and religions indeed predate Christianity. But chronology does not equal truth. Gravity existed long before Newton described it; DNA existed before it was discovered.
- The Bible warns against assuming something is true merely because it is ancient: “Do not follow the customs of the nations” (Jeremiah 10:2).
- The question is not which belief is oldest, but which one is true and aligns with reality — about God, humanity, sin, and salvation.
Christianity Is Centered on a Historical Event
Unlike many philosophies, Christianity is not merely a set of ideas — it is built around God acting decisively in human history through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
- Paul insists: “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile” (1 Corinthians 15:17).
- Christianity invites scrutiny because its central claims are historical and verifiable.
- No other worldview claims that God entered human history, lived among us, died for our sins, and rose again.
The Uniqueness of the Christian Worldview
While older religions sought wisdom, offered moral codes, or explained the cosmos, only Christianity answers humanity’s deepest need: reconciliation with a holy God.
- All humans sense that something is broken (Romans 3:23) — Christianity explains why and offers God’s solution in Christ (Romans 5:8).
- Other systems may offer advice; Christianity offers grace and a Savior.
The Biblical Invitation: Truth, Not Tradition
The Bible does not call people to embrace Christianity because of its age, influence, or cultural weight — but because it is God’s truth revealed in Christ:
- Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6).
- Peter proclaimed, “There is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12).
Christianity does not compete based on being the earliest but on being the final and complete revelation of God’s plan for humanity.
Conclusion:
Christianity is not a newcomer in the realm of religion; rather, it is the culmination of a story that predates time itself. Its truth is not determined by how long it has existed, but by the reality of God revealing Himself through Jesus Christ, who entered our world, died, and rose again. While other philosophies seek meaning, Christianity asserts that meaning has come to us in a personal way.