Shekhar Kallianpur - a Former Hindu Brahman

Shekhar began a quest for truth when Hinduism wasn't satisfying his spiritual thirst. He wanted to receive salvation, but Hinduism had no promise of eternal life. So he began indulging in the pleasures of the world to fill a spiritual void.

Hindus are correct in their recognition that all is not right with the world and with human existence in it. They are correct as well in suggesting that the ultimate remedy to the human dilemma is spiritual in nature. Beyond these two points, however, there's little common ground between Hinduism and Christianity. Let's note just a few of the more important areas of divergence.

First, Hinduism lacks any understanding that God created this world for a good purpose. It is common for Hindus to speak of God bringing the universe into existence simply as a "playful" exercise of His power. Also lacking is a conception of God as infinitely holy and righteous and as the One to whom we as His creatures are accountable for the way we conduct our lives.

The second major area of contrast between Hinduism and Christianity is the conception of human nature and of the source of our estrangement from God. According to Hindu teaching, man is divine at the core of his being. He is one with God! The problem is that man is ignorant of this fact. He is deceived by his focus on this temporal and material world, and this ignorance gives rise to acts that result in bad karma and traps us in the cycle of reincarnation.

According to the biblical teaching, however, the source of our alienation from God (and ultimately of all that is imperfect in this world), is not ignorance of our divinity, but our sinful rebellion against God and His purpose for our lives.

This leads to the third and final point of contrast--the way of salvation. According to most Hindu teaching, salvation from the cycle of reincarnation is achieved by our own efforts--whether through good works, meditation, or devotion to a deity. According to the Bible, however, our spiritual need is for deliverance from God's judgment on our sin and for restoration to a life under His direction and care. This salvation can be provided only by God's gracious and undeserved action in our behalf.

It is true that in certain Hindu groups there is a similar emphasis on God's grace (probably as a result of past Christian influence). But even here, there is a major distinction. The Hindu teaching about grace sees no need for an atonement for sin, but simply offers forgiveness without any satisfaction of the judgment on sin required by a holy God.

In contrast, the Christian gospel is this: God the Son became a man, died a sacrificial death on the cross, making real forgiveness of real sins against the real God possible to those who place complete trust in Christ. All who do so can experience true forgiveness, know God and His purpose for their lives, and have the certainty of eternal life with Him!

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[prashmys]

Shekhar' understanding of Hinduism looks like was in a chaos.Hindus believe one'll have 7 Lifes before we get Mukti(Salvation), this guy tells 144.hw did he got this figure Jesus only Knows. Every Culture has its own  way for Salvation(If the culture is true).May be, the Now paster Shekhar could go thro Once Sri Bhavad Gita to Understand what has been actually told.. Remember, Hinduism is not a Religion...Its a Concept and the Way of Life.Wake up Paster, get a Life!

[EveryTribeOutreach]

Jesus said He is the ONLY way to Heaven.

[prashmys]

May be true for U. God is one and the same, Its Sri Krishna for me, Jesus for U and Allah For someone else. So, Stop figfhting in the Name of Your Beliefs, GOD whatever...Respect your belief and Religion and do so for others.

A religion which does not respect others and other religion is the weakese by itself.

Again, Wakeup...Get a Life :-)

[EveryTribeOutreach]

We're awake, how about you?

"There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." Proverbs 14:12

Buddha & Krishna never died 4U. They cannot promise eternity in Heaven. Reincarnation is a way of rejecting the Christian teaching of the final judgment by a holy God. The Bible teaches over and over that U & I will go 2Heaven or Hell after our only life on earth, without any reincarnation, "as it is appointed unto men ONCE to die, and after this the judgment" (Heb.9:27)

[Pairavaa]

It's okay to convert. But understand your religion well before opting for a conversion. GOD IS GOD.Every religion guides people with proper moral values. Setting definitions to God simply sheds light on your shallow perspective of Life. Friend, if you know your religion so well as to freely criticise another religion, trust me you are not alone. It is really amusing to see you pointing out differences btwn e 2 religions. Have you seen e entire world? Grow up Life is not only about religion dear.

[EveryTribeOutreach]

You seem to have gotten Christianity confused with religion.

[meowmonty]

well done pastor shekhar ..you made right choice choosing christ in your life..i would say to people before you comment read Bible..today is the day God is Knocking your.door .open your eyes and hearts towards christ..Amen