Overview and Objectives

In Lesson Four, we will examine the religious texts considered sacred by each of the following: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

• Name the sacred scriptures for each of the following religions respectively: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
• Explain the central teachings of the sacred texts for each of these faiths.

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Christians believe the Bible teaches that God is their heavenly Father and He indwells them through His Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Have you made that discovery?