Another Gospel? The Baha’i Faith vs. the Truth of Jesus Christ

The Baha’i Faith is a universal religion that promotes unity and peace among all people. At first glance, its message may appear noble and inclusive. However, when examined through the lens of biblical Christianity, its teachings reveal deep contradictions with the core message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

One concerning claim of the Baha’i Faith is that a person can remain a Christian while becoming a Baha’i. This idea of religious fusion appeals to those who value harmony over truth. Yet Scripture clarifies that salvation is found in Christ alone, not in a blend of spiritual philosophies. Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). To dilute this truth is to reject it.

False Unity Without True Redemption

Baha'u'llah, the prophet of the Baha’i Faith, claimed to unite all humanity by gradually awakening human consciousness. But biblical Christianity teaches that only Jesus can truly unite mankind by transforming hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit and redeeming us through His death and resurrection. Real unity comes not from shared ideals, but from being born again into the Kingdom of God.

Colossians 1:13–14 states, “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” This is not something that evolves in human consciousness, but a supernatural act of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

A False View of God’s Messengers

The Baha’i Faith teaches that there have been nine major "manifestations of God," including Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, the Bab, and Baha'u'llah. These figures are described as sinless and equal reflections of the divine. But Scripture insists that Jesus Christ alone is sinless and uniquely God in human flesh.

“There is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). To equate Jesus with other religious leaders is not honoring Him—it is blaspheming Him. Revelation 1:8 declares Jesus as Almighty God, not merely one of many spiritual guides.

A Corrupted View of Scripture

The Baha’i Faith teaches that religious texts, including the Bible, undergo a process of decay and must be replaced by new revelations from new messengers. This directly undermines the authority and eternal nature of God's Word. Psalm 119:89 affirms, “Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.” The Bible does not need to be updated or corrected; it stands forever as the final authority.

A Misleading Afterlife and Salvation Message

Baha’is teach that the soul progresses after death based on earthly efforts, portraying Heaven and Hell as symbolic states of nearness or distance from God. This reflects Eastern mysticism and a works-based salvation.

But the Bible is clear: salvation is by grace through faith, not by works. Ephesians 2:8–9 tells us, “For by grace you have been saved through faith… not as a result of works, that no one should boast.” Christians don’t strive to earn closeness to God—they are reconciled to Him through Christ's finished work. Heaven and Hell are literal destinations, not philosophical conditions.

Is the Baha’i Faith Truly Accepting?

While Baha’is preach inclusion, their sacred writings condemn those who reject their beliefs. This contradiction reveals the true nature of the faith: it is not as open-minded or all-loving as it claims. According to Baha’i texts, those who turn away from their “Divine Love” are to be seen as degraded and doomed.

Conclusion: The Choice Is Eternal

We agree that the Baha’i Faith invites seekers to evaluate its claims for themselves. Christians should test every spirit and compare every doctrine with the unchanging Word of God. After examining the Baha’i Faith from a biblical perspective, it is evident that its teachings are incompatible with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

You cannot be both a Baha’i and a Christian. Jesus is not one of many options; He is the only way to eternal life. Choose wisely. Your eternity depends on it.

Methods of discernment:

• Who was the founder of this modality?

• What was his/her spirituality?

• What culture did it come out of?

• What were their beliefs?

• Who is their God or gods?

Many occult practices in Christianity need to be discerned.  Another method of discernment is the Word of God. The word of God is our measuring stick. The more we read the word, know the word, and have a relationship with the Lord, the more we discern right and wrong. We perish from a lack of knowledge.

Hosea 4:6 declares, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.”

By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance. 

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How to Overcome Guilt?

Dealing with Guilt from Others

Many people today live in guilt for things that have happened in their past. Guilt is a spirit to keeps the believer in a defeated life instead of a victorious life.

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A person could have lived with a controlling person who shamed them with guilt to control them.

Are you one of these people who immediately feel guilty even if it is not your fault when something goes wrong around you? Do you feel slimmed by this invisible force?

Did you know guilt keeps you from the Father and also causes you to run and hide instead of going to Jesus to deal with the issue?

Where does that feeling of guilt come from? It doesn't come from God, so it must come from the kingdom of Darkness. You see, Satan's job is to kill, steal and destroy. He wants to separate you from the love of God.

Jesus is slow to anger and is full of mercy. He loves you so much and does not put guilt on His children. He convicts in a very loving way. Satan slims us to feel yucky about ourselves. To stay in unforgiveness.

The enemy will lie and tell you that your sin is too big for God to forgive. That is the lie from the enemy and not from God. God loves you so much that he sent his son for your sins. We have access to the Father through Jesus. Jesus has His arms open to make the past right through his shed blood He did on the cross for you. God's Word also tells us of His loving kindness and merciful side towards those who turn to Him and who fear (respect & honor) Him.

Once a person is separated from God through guilt, they turn to other things, such as gambling, pornography, addictions, etc., to feel better. You see when you gamble or do pornography, it is a temporary feel-good stimulation. In your brain, your serotonin goes back up. It is a temporary rush to cover the pain of self-hatred, self-rejection, etc.

It is a temporary fix, but usually, guilt returns worse than before. It is a vicious cycle. The Bible tells us to draw near to God with assurance, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience!

Satan is the accuser of the brethren. He loves to accuse past failures. His job is to accuse you, but you have to discern good and evil, realize who is talking to you, and not receive it and believe God.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

What you need to do is your past is in the past if you have confessed your sins to the Lord. Remember, fiery darts are accusations from the enemy, and you put out the fiery darts with God's truth. You are a new creation in him, so believe it. Do your failures outweigh the Blood of Jesus, or does the Blood outweigh your failures?

How to Overcome Guilt

If you sin, go to the Lord Jesus Christ and confess your sins. Two, forgive yourself and see yourself washed by the Blood of the Lamb.

If a spirit is projecting guilt on you, recognize it and cast it down. 2 Cor. 10:5.

If someone deliberately puts guilt on you, resist that spirit of guilt and don't fall for the manipulation and control. You do not need to perform to that person to be accepted. You are already accepted by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Traci Morin, speaker, minister, anxiety coach, teacher of deliverance, Who's Who of America
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