Tommy Robbins' article "Three Great Differences" focuses on the essential theological distinctions between biblical Christianity and false religions. The main arguments revolve around three critical differences: the nature of God, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the state of man. Robbins grounds his assertions in Scripture, citing Galatians 1:7 and Genesis 3:4 to highlight the perversion of truth by false teachers. He emphasizes that the true God is holy, sovereign, and all-powerful, in contrast to the limited gods of false religions. Moreover, he asserts that true salvation is found solely in Christ, whom false religions misrepresent, and that humanity is tragically fallen and incapable of attaining righteousness without divine intervention. The practical significance of Robbins' argument lies in the assurance of salvation by grace alone, emphasizing the need for a biblically accurate understanding of God's nature and mankind's state.
Key Quotes
“The god of false religion in no way resembles the God of the Bible.”
“He alone is the sinner's substitute and sacrifice... All for whom he died shall be saved with an everlasting salvation without exception.”
“Man's will is in bondage to sin and self and can never be otherwise apart from the power of God.”
“False religion embraces the blasphemous idea that man is not so bad at all.”
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. - Galatians 1:7
The first perversion of the Word of God is recorded in Genesis 3:4. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die.
This declaration made by the serpent was a blatant lie. Since then, all false religions, false preachers and false teachers have followed suite. Although there are many perversions and differences between the true and the false, I believe they can be summed up in three.
the basis of all false religion is their god. The god of false religion in no way resembles the God of the Bible. The only true and living God, as revealed in the Scriptures, is holy, righteous, just, sovereign, immutable, infinite, omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. The god of false religion is limited by the creature in every capacity and therefore is no god at all.
the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh, and in him dwells all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. He is the infinite God and perfect humanity. In him alone there is salvation for sinful man. He alone is the sinner’s substitute and sacrifice. He is our wisdom, righteous, sanctification and redemption. He alone is our Great High Priest, our advocate and intercessor. All for whom he died shall be saved with an everlasting salvation, without exception. The christ of false religion in no way resembles the Christ of the Bible. As the Christ of God is the express image of the true and living God, so does the christ of false religion bear the image of their false god—he can be no more. He is a pathetic imposter. He is a product of man’s depraved imagination with no power, no ability, and not worthy of any glory, honor or praise. Therefore he is not christ at all.
The condition or state of man. The Scriptures declare that man is a fallen creature. We are sinful creatures within and without. The Word of God reveals that we have no desire for Christ, no ability to come to Christ, and that we are dead in trespasses and sin. In unregenerate man there is no faith or capacity to believe on Christ. Man’s will is in bondage to sin and self and can never be otherwise apart from the power of God. The Scriptures declare that man has no righteousness before God and can never attain unto the righteousness that God will accept. False religion embraces the blasphemous idea that man is not so bad at all. It teaches and preaches that God places all men on a savable plane and salvation is according to his own supposed free will. False preachers declare salvation is by works rather than by the grace of God. They affirm that man has the ability to let God save sinners if they so choose. They believe they can establish a righteousness that God will accept by their own good works. There is a vast difference—study the Scriptures!
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