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Lose your religion, gain salvation

August 21, 2026
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Many anthologies of religion give the founders of religion. They put down Buddha, and they put down Mohammad, and then put down Moses, and then they put down Jesus. Now Jesus is not the founder of any religion. That may seem strange to some of you. He didn’t found a religion. He died on the cross for the sins of the world. He’s a Savior. And today, why, you’re not saved by religion. You’re saved by Christ. I remember hearing old Dr. Carrol say, “When I came to Christ, I lost my religion.” And a great many people need to lose their religion and find Christ.

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Dr. J. Vernon McGee: Many anthologists of religion give the founders of religion. They put down Buddha, they put down Muhammad, then put down Moses, and then they put down Jesus. Now, Jesus is not the founder of any religion. That may seem strange to some of you. He didn't found a religion; He died on the cross for the sins of the world. He's a Savior. And today, you're not saved by religion; you're saved by Christ. I remember hearing old Dr. Carroll say, "When I came to Christ, I lost my religion." And a great many people need to lose their religion and find Christ.

Guest (Male): That's Dr. J. Vernon McGee, teacher on Thru the Bible. Find more at ttb.org and in your app store.

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About Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee

From the same incredible heritage ministry and timeless voice of Dr. J. Vernon McGee, we are thrilled to present to you brand-new programming from Thru the Bible. The content of these programs has been carefully curated from both the daily program and the sermons that Dr. McGee delivered over the years.


Other Thru the Bible Programs:

Thru the Bible

Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers

Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon

Thru the Bible International

A Través de la Biblia


About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGeewas born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.

After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.

He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.

On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

Contact Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee with Dr. J. Vernon McGee

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