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Like other religions, Christianity is expected to be similar to them in so many ways which happens not to be the case, however, it does have some similarities with Judaism and Islam which does not rule out its unique nature. In Christianity, people are taught that God comes to his people which differs with other religions in that they teach that people have to earn their way to God. Christianity is monotheistic like some other few religions but the uniqueness comes in where its monotheism is attributed by Trinitarian doctrine where Christians believe that God is in three beings, the God himself, the son Jesus and the Holy spirit (Sorenson, 2018). Other religions are governed by a system of rules to appease their gods while in Christianity it is believed that one must form a relationship with God through which one can directly communicate with Him. Christians believe that they are saved through God's grace which was and is received by faith in Christ's resurrection and his finished work here on earth during his stay here. Christianity is the only religion that has an empty tomb because Jesus came, stayed here on earth, saved his people, died on the cross for them and resurrected and ascended into heaven, therefore, it is the only religion that follow a leader who died and came back to life. Christians also believe and view the Bible as the only source of truth and also no other religion believes in one God who is also three persons (Wilhite, 2017). Christianity is based on the resurrection event in all human history and Christians' love in an action and attitude of good will which should be directed to everyone especially those in need and near to us as illustrated in the parable of the ‘Good Samaritan'.

Discussion 1: Describe primary doctrines or key beliefs about Jesus. How does this make Christianity unique among the world religions?