ABSTRACT
There are major differences between the world religions, and only the Christian revelation expresses ultimate truth in its declaration that there is salvation in Jesus Christ alone. Exclusivists argue that the New Testament witness in general points strongly to a faith that understands Jesus to be the unique, incarnate Son of God. Davis proposes: In the doctrine of the supremacy of Jesus Christ there is a tension between universalism and particularity. The historical particularity of Jesus is the source of Christian exclusiveness. The higher the position granted to Christ, the more widespread must be his presence and action. Exclusivists uphold the uniqueness of the revelation of God in Christ. Paul Schrotenboer writes: Those who oppose religious pluralism hold that there can be no peaceful coexistence among conflicting claims of truth. Many exclusivists are willing to acknowledge some degree of value and truth in other religions.
