“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16 What makes Christianity different from other religions? Other religions say that in order to be saved and find favor with God, you must do enough good works. It is man making an effort to reach God. Christianity is the exact opposite. Christianity teaches that God knows our sinful condition, recognizing that we cannot do enough on our own.