Many
perceive
Jesus
Christ
as
some
meek
guy
with
long
hair
and
a
beard
who
lived
about
2,000
years
ago;
wore
a
simple
white
robe
and
sandals;
spoke
about
peace,
and
love,
and
did
some
miracles.
While
this
may
be
somewhat
true, this perception completely falls short of who He truly was, is, and whom He shall reveal.
Jesus
spoke
many
words.
However,
one
of
the
most
important,
powerful
and
thought-provoking
declarations
He
made
is
when
He
said,
“I
am
the
way,
the
truth,
and
the
life.”
But
what’s
more,
He
drew
a
spiritual
and
eternal
“line
in
the
sand”
that
separated
Himself
from
all
other
attempts
by
man
to
reach
God
when
He
added,
“No
one
comes
to
the
Father except through Me.” John 14:6
This writing explores His proclamation because it defines His spiritual role between each of us and our Holy God.
The Divine Purpose of Jesus Christ
Some
have
attempted
to
degrade
and
weaken
the
divine
purpose
of
Jesus
by
pointing
to
specific
aspects
of
His
ministry
by
saying
He
was
only
a
good
teacher,
He
was
just
a
messenger,
or
He
was
simply
a
prophet.
By
doing
so
they fail to recognize His purpose and His relationship to God throughout time.
Prior to His birth, an angel informed Mary she would give birth to the Holy One.
“And
the
angel
answered
and
said
to
her,
‘The
Holy
Spirit
will
come
upon
you,
and
the
power
of
the
Highest
will
overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.’” Luke 1:35
When Jesus was baptized, God verbally expressed His pleasure in His Son.
“When
He
had
been
baptized,
Jesus
came
up
immediately
from
the
water;
and
behold,
the
heavens
were
opened
to
Him,
and
He
saw
the
Spirit
of
God
descending
like
a
dove
and
alighting
upon
Him.
And
suddenly
a
voice
came
from
heaven, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’” Matthew 3:16-17
When Jews sought a means to condemn Him, Jesus revealed His eternal existence prior to His ministry on earth.
“Jesus
answered,
‘If
I
honor
Myself,
My
honor
is
nothing.
It
is
My
Father
who
honors
Me,
of
whom
you
say
that
He
is
your
God.
Yet
you
have
not
known
Him,
but
I
know
Him.
And
if
I
say,
‘I
do
not
know
Him,’
I
shall
be
a
liar
like
you;
but
I
do
know
Him
and
keep
His
word.
Your
father
Abraham
rejoiced
to
see
My
day,
and
he
saw
it
and
was
glad.’
Then
the
Jews
said
to
Him,
‘You
are
not
yet
fifty
years
old,
and
have
You
seen
Abraham?’
Jesus
said
to
them,
‘
Most
assuredly,
I
say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.’
” John 8:54-58
Jesus unequivocally declared who He was when He was on trial prior to His death.
“Again,
the
high
priest
asked
Him,
saying
to
Him,
‘Are
You
the
Christ,
the
Son
of
the
Blessed?’
Jesus
said,
‘I
am.
And
you
will
see
the
Son
of
Man
sitting
at
the
right
hand
of
the
Power,
and
coming
with
the
clouds
of
heaven.’
”
Mark
14:61-
62
John the Apostle understood—and accurately proclaimed—the truth about Jesus Christ.
“And
the
Word
became
flesh
and
dwelt
among
us,
and
we
beheld
His
glory,
the
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
of
the
Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
“And
of
His
fullness
we
have
all
received,
and
grace
for
grace.
For
the
law
was
given
through
Moses,
but
grace
and
truth
came
through
Jesus
Christ.
No
one
has
seen
God
at
any
time.
The
only
begotten
Son,
who
is
in
the
bosom
of
the Father, He has declared Him.” John 1:16-18
Jesus Provided Proof of His Divine Purpose
Our
human
nature
often
responds
with
skepticism
to
anyone
who
makes
verbal
declarations
about
themselves.
To
move
beyond
disbelief,
we
need
verifiable
proof
before
we
begin
to
extend
our
trust.
His
miracles
not
only
validated
His words, it also proved His divine power and authority.
What’s
revealing
about
Jesus,
each
time
He
performed
a
miracle
He
did
not
seek
personal
recognition
nor
praise—but
sought
the
opposite—because
everything
He
did
was
to
glorify
the
Father
and
not
Himself.
This
truth
speaks
volumes
to the motivation of our hearts.
“I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except though me.” John 14:6
“I AM THE WAY”
The
word
“way”
is
defined
as
a
means,
method
or
manner
of
doing
something.
Way
is
also
defined
as
a
road
or
path.
Jesus
Christ,
the
Son
of
God,
came
to
earth,
dwelt
among
us
and
demonstrated
to
us
the
“way”
by
being
a
perfect
reflection and personification of God.
“And
the
Word
became
flesh
and
dwelt
among
us,
and
we
beheld
His
glory,
the
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
of
the
Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
Jesus said,
“I and My Father are one.” John 10:30
Jesus
also
said,
“He
who
has
seen
Me
has
seen
the
Father;
so
how
can
you
say,
‘Show
us
the
Father’?
Do
you
not
believe
that
I
am
in
the
Father,
and
the
Father
in
Me?
The
words
that
I
speak
to
you
I
do
not
speak
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
dwells
in
Me
does
the
works.
Believe
Me
that
I
am
in
the
Father
and
the
Father
in
Me,
or
else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.” John 14:9-11
As
Christians—although
we
will
never
be
perfect
like
Jesus
while
we
are
living
in
these
earthly
bodies—we
desire
to
be
a
reflection
of
Jesus
Christ,
as
Jesus
was
a
reflection
of
the
Father.
This
desire
means
we
must
deny
the
sinful
demands
of
our
flesh.
The
source
and
power
of
this
denial
is
found
in
God’s
grace
and
love—in
that
we
are
forgiven—even
when
we
fail—because
we
believe
in
our
Savior
and
what
He
did
for
us
on
the
cross.
In
other
words,
His
grace
and
love
motivate
and
draw
us
into
righteousness—as
opposed
to
obeying
dictatorial
demands
of
acceptable
behavior—which will never win the heart. God’s grace and forgiveness changes us from within.
“But
God,
who
is
rich
in
mercy,
because
of
His
great
love
with
which
He
loved
us,
even
when
we
were
dead
in
trespasses,
made
us
alive
together
with
Christ
(by
grace
you
have
been
saved),
and
raised
us
up
together,
and
made
us
sit
together
in
the
heavenly
places
in
Christ
Jesus,
that
in
the
ages
to
come
He
might
show
the
exceeding
riches
of
His
grace
in
His
kindness
toward
us
in
Christ
Jesus.
For
by
grace
you
have
been
saved
through
faith,
and
that
not
of
yourselves;
it
is
the
gift
of
God,
not
of
works,
lest
anyone
should
boast.
For
we
are
His
workmanship,
created
in
Christ
Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:4-10
“Then
Jesus
said
to
His
disciples,
‘If
anyone
desires
to
come
after
Me,
let
him
deny
himself,
and
take
up
his
cross,
and
follow
Me.
For
whoever
desires
to
save
his
life
will
lose
it,
but
whoever
loses
his
life
for
My
sake
will
find
it.’
”
Matthew
16:24-25
“But
we
have
this
treasure
in
earthen
vessels,
that
the
excellence
of
the
power
may
be
of
God
and
not
of
us.
We
are
hard-pressed
on
every
side,
yet
not
crushed;
we
are
perplexed,
but
not
in
despair;
persecuted,
but
not
forsaken;
struck
down,
but
not
destroyed—always
carrying
about
in
the
body
the
dying
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
that
the
life
of
Jesus
also
may
be
manifested
in
our
body.
For
we
who
live
are
always
delivered
to
death
for
Jesus’
sake,
that
the
life
of
Jesus
also
may
be
manifested
in
our
mortal
flesh.
So
then
death
is
working
in
us,
but
life
in
you.
And
since
we
have
the
same
spirit
of
faith,
according
to
what
is
written,
‘I
believed
and
therefore
I
spoke,’
we
also
believe
and
therefore
speak,
knowing
that
He
who
raised
up
the
Lord
Jesus
will
also
raise
us
up
with
Jesus,
and
will
present
us
with
you.
For
all
things
are
for
your
sakes,
that
grace,
having
spread
through
the
many,
may
cause
thanksgiving
to
abound
to
the
glory
of
God.
Therefore,
we
do
not
lose
heart.
Even
though
our
outward
man
is
perishing,
yet
the
inward
man
is
being
renewed
day
by
day.
For
our
light
affliction,
which
is
but
for
a
moment,
is
working
for
us
a
far
more
exceeding
and
eternal
weight
of
glory,
while
we
do
not
look
at
the
things
which
are
seen,
but
at
the
things
which
are
not
seen.
For
the
things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
“I AM THE TRUTH”
When
Jesus
declared,
“I
am
the
truth,”
He
delineated
the
difference
between
what
is
truth
and
what
is
a
lie.
Think
about the following…based upon what Jesus said, He declared that anything that attempts to:
•
Degrade His position to the Father…is a lie.
•
Dilute the accuracy and authority of His words…is a lie.
•
Describe any aspect of His life as imperfect…is a lie.
•
Define His death on the cross as less than a perfect and complete sacrifice for our sin…is a lie.
•
Dissuade people from believing in Jesus…is a lie.
•
Declare someone or something else is the “way” or a source of life…is a lie.
Now
take
a
moment,
disengage
from
other
thoughts,
position
your
mind
to
look
at
things
from
a
broader
perspective,
and contemplate the following two questions.
•
Do you think the number of lies we hear or see have been steadily increasing during the past years?
•
Is it becoming more difficult to tell what is true and what is a lie?
If
you
perceive
an
increase
in
lies
and
a
decrease
in
clarity
between
what
is
true
and
what
is
a
lie…it
is
because
of
the
source.
Jesus
Christ
defined
the
persona
of
Satan
when
He
declared,
“He
was
a
murderer
from
the
beginning,
and
does
not
stand
in
the
truth,
because
there
is
no
truth
in
him.
When
he
speaks
a
lie,
he
speaks
from
his
own
resources,
for he is a liar and the father of it.” John 8:44
The
only
power
Satan
has
is
to
deceive,
dissuade,
divide,
disrupt,
destruct,
darken—and
cause
spiritual
delusion
and
death
of
those
who
reject
the
Truth.
Yes,
there’s
a
lot
of
“d”
words
(a
coincidence),
but
each
one
is
accurate.
Here
are
some additional truths about lies. Take time to think about each of the above “d” words and truths below.
•
Every time we sin…it is prompted by a lie.
•
If you experience hatred, or anger, or bitterness…its source is a lie.
•
When people argue…a lie provokes their words.
•
Each time a person is murdered…it is motivated by a lie.
•
The rationale behind all wars…is based upon a lie.
•
Every time one of the “d” words occurs…it is driven by a lie.
The
persona
of
Satan
is
comprised
of
lies
and
darkness.
In
contrast,
Jesus
embodies
Truth
and
light.
Those
who
seek
Jesus and abide in Him are set free by Him.
“Then
Jesus
said
to
those
Jews
who
believed
Him,
‘If
you
abide
in
My
word,
you
are
My
disciples
indeed.
And
you
shall
know
the
truth,
and
the
truth
shall
make
you
free.’
They
answered
Him,
‘We
are
Abraham’s
descendants,
and
have
never
been
in
bondage
to
anyone.
How
can
You
say,
‘You
will
be
made
free?’
Jesus
answered
them,
‘Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
whoever
commits
sin
is
a
slave
of
sin.
And
a
slave
does
not
abide
in
the
house
forever,
but
a
son abides forever. Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.’
” John 8:31-36
“Beloved,
I
pray
that
you
may
prosper
in
all
things
and
be
in
health,
just
as
your
soul
prospers.
For
I
rejoiced
greatly
when
brethren
came
and
testified
of
the
truth
that
is
in
you,
just
as
you
walk
in
the
truth.
I
have
no
greater
joy
than
to
hear that my children walk in truth.” 3 John 2-4
However, those who reject the Truth are blinded by Satan.
“But
even
if
our
gospel
is
veiled,
it
is
veiled
to
those
who
are
perishing,
whose
minds
the
god
of
this
age
has
blinded,
who
do
not
believe,
lest
the
light
of
the
gospel
of
the
glory
of
Christ,
who
is
the
image
of
God,
should
shine
on
them.”
2
Corinthians 4:3-4
“I AM THE LIFE”
Although
Jesus
lived
in
the
physical
realm,
He
continually
spoke
from
a
spiritual
perspective.
His
miracles,
teachings,
parables
and
the
Bible
are
intended
to
enlighten
our
understanding
of
spiritual
realities
and
heavenly
truths.
The
“life”
Jesus referred to encompasses life while we are living, and life after we die.
Life while we are living
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
“And
you
He
made
alive,
who
were
dead
in
trespasses
and
sins,
in
which
you
once
walked
according
to
the
course
of
this
world,
according
to
the
prince
of
the
power
of
the
air,
the
spirit
who
now
works
in
the
sons
of
disobedience,
among
whom
also
we
all
once
conducted
ourselves
in
the
lusts
of
our
flesh,
fulfilling
the
desires
of
the
flesh
and
of
the
mind,
and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.” Ephesians 2:1-3
“For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begotten
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlasting
life.
For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might
be
saved.
He
who
believes
in
Him
is
not
condemned;
but
he
who
does
not
believe
is
condemned
already,
because
he
has
not
believed
in
the
name
of
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
condemnation,
that
the
light
has
come
into
the
world,
and
men
loved
darkness
rather
than
light,
because
their
deeds
were
evil.
For
everyone
practicing
evil
hates
the
light
and
does
not
come
to
the
light,
lest
his
deeds
should
be
exposed.
But
he
who
does
the
truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” John 3:16-21
Life after we die
“I
am
the
resurrection
and
the
life.
He
who
believes
in
Me,
though
he
may
die,
he
shall
live.
And
whoever
lives
and
believes in Me shall never die.” John 11:25-26
“Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
he
who
hears
My
word
and
believes
in
Him
who
sent
Me
has
everlasting
life,
and
shall
not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24
“And
this
is
the
testimony:
that
God
has
given
us
eternal
life,
and
this
life
is
in
His
Son.
He
who
has
the
Son
has
life;
he
who
does
not
have
the
Son
of
God
does
not
have
life.
These
things
I
have
written
to
you
who
believe
in
the
name
of
the
Son
of
God,
that
you
may
know
that
you
have
eternal
life,
and
that
you
may
continue
to
believe
in
the
name
of
the Son of God.” 1 John 5:11-13
Now
imagine
for
a
moment
what
it
will
be
like
when
we
are
on
the
other
side.
Consider
the
overwhelming
heartfelt
thankfulness
that
will
be
experienced
by
every
believer
who
has
been
saved
from
eternal
death.
Imagine
what
it
will
be
like
as
we
all
lift
our
voices
in
thundering
praise
and
worship
of
Jesus—the
Son
of
God
and
the
sacrificial
Lamb
who
gave His life for our sins—so that our relationship with God could be restored—for eternity.
“After
these
things
I
looked,
and
behold,
a
great
multitude
which
no
one
could
number,
of
all
nations,
tribes,
peoples,
and
tongues,
standing
before
the
throne
and
before
the
Lamb,
clothed
with
white
robes,
with
palm
branches
in
their
hands,
and
crying
out
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
‘Salvation
belongs
to
our
God
who
sits
on
the
throne,
and
to
the
Lamb!’
All
the
angels
stood
around
the
throne
and
the
elders
and
the
four
living
creatures,
and
fell
on
their
faces
before
the
throne
and
worshiped
God,
saying:
‘Amen!
Blessing
and
glory
and
wisdom,
thanksgiving
and
honor
and
power
and
might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.’” Revelation 7:9-12
“NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME”
These
defining
words
by
Jesus
“double
down”
and
encapsulates
His
declaration
that
He
is
the
way,
the
truth
and
the
life.
These
words
also
state
that
all
attempts
to
reach
the
Father
by
any
other
means
will
fail
and
result
in
eternal
death. These are strong words…especially for those who believe there is more than one way to Heaven.
“But
this
Man,
after
He
had
offered
one
sacrifice
for
sins
forever,
sat
down
at
the
right
hand
of
God,
from
that
time
waiting till His enemies are made His footstool.” Hebrews 10:12-13
“To
Him
who
loved
us
and
washed
us
from
our
sins
in
His
own
blood,
and
has
made
us
kings
and
priests
to
His
God
and
Father,
to
Him
be
glory
and
dominion
forever
and
ever.
Amen.
Behold,
He
is
coming
with
clouds,
and
every
eye
will
see
Him,
even
they
who
pierced
Him.
And
all
the
tribes
of
the
earth
will
mourn
because
of
Him.
Even
so,
Amen.
‘I
am
the
Alpha
and
the
Omega,
the
Beginning
and
the
End,’
says
the
Lord,
‘who
is
and
who
was
and
who
is
to
come,
the
Almighty.’
” Revelation 1:5-8
Jesus Will Return
Jesus
Christ
was
the
most
powerful
person
to
ever
walk
on
earth.
What’s
more,
His
absolute
and
complete
power
will
be
fully
demonstrated
in
the
near
future—unlike
any
time
in
history—when
the
King
of
kings
and
Lord
of
lords
returns
to
defeat those who will be gathered together to make war against Him (Battle of Armageddon).
“Now
I
saw
heaven
opened,
and
behold,
a
white
horse.
And
He
who
sat
on
him
was
called
Faithful
and
True,
and
in
righteousness
He
judges
and
makes
war.
His
eyes
were
like
a
flame
of
fire,
and
on
His
head
were
many
crowns.
He
had
a
name
written
that
no
one
knew
except
Himself.
He
was
clothed
with
a
robe
dipped
in
blood,
and
His
name
is
called
The
Word
of
God.
And
the
armies
in
heaven,
clothed
in
fine
linen,
white
and
clean,
followed
Him
on
white
horses.
Now
out
of
His
mouth
goes
a
sharp
sword,
that
with
it
He
should
strike
the
nations.
And
He
Himself
will
rule
them
with
a
rod
of
iron.
He
Himself
treads
the
winepress
of
the
fierceness
and
wrath
of
Almighty
God.
And
He
has
on
His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19:11-16
Now is the Time to Prepare Our Hearts
Everyone
has
the
ability
to
make
choices
in
life.
It’s
how
God
designed
us.
As
such,
you
can
either
believe
or
disbelieve
in
Jesus
and
His
words—it’s
your
decision.
The
following
prayer
and
scripture
are
for
those
who
decide
to
believe and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.
Jesus,
I
believe
you
died
for
the
sins
of
those
who
believe
in
You.
I
am
a
sinner;
I
believe
in
what
you
did
for
me
on
the
cross;
and
I
ask
for
your
forgiveness.
I
invite
You
to
come
into
my
heart
and
change
me
from
within…as
I
trust
and
follow You as my Savior and Lord.
“Therefore
gird
up
the
loins
of
your
mind,
be
sober,
and
rest
your
hope
fully
upon
the
grace
that
is
to
be
brought
to
you
at
the
revelation
of
Jesus
Christ;
as
obedient
children,
not
conforming
yourselves
to
the
former
lusts,
as
in
your
ignorance;
but
as
He
who
called
you
is
holy,
you
also
be
holy
in
all
your
conduct,
because
it
is
written,
‘Be
holy,
for
I
am
holy.’
And
if
you
call
on
the
Father,
who
without
partiality
judges
according
to
each
one’s
work,
conduct
yourselves
throughout
the
time
of
your
stay
here
in
fear;
knowing
that
you
were
not
redeemed
with
corruptible
things,
like
silver
or
gold,
from
your
aimless
conduct
received
by
tradition
from
your
fathers,
but
with
the
precious
blood
of
Christ,
as
of
a
lamb
without
blemish
and
without
spot.
He
indeed
was
foreordained
before
the
foundation
of
the
world,
but
was
manifest
in
these
last
times
for
you
who
through
Him
believe
in
God,
who
raised
Him
from
the
dead
and
gave
Him
glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.” 1 Peter 1:13-21
“I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except though me.” John 14:6
As
the
world
becomes
darker
and
increasingly
difficult
to
see—it
comforting
to
know
we
have
a
spiritual
light
in
Jesus—who
illuminates
our
path;
segments
truth
from
lies;
and
gives
us
life
that
exists
deep
within
our
heart
and
soul.
Plus, regardless of our present situation, we have hope in the future!
“Eye
has
not
seen,
nor
ear
heard,
nor
have
entered
into
the
heart
of
man
the
things
which
God
has
prepared
for
those
who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
I
pray
you
continually
gain
a
greater
understanding
of
Jesus
Christ:
what
He
did
for
us,
who
He
is,
and
what
He
will
do
in the future. I also pray that as each day passes, we become less like ourselves and more like Him.
Glory to God,
Harold D. Thomas
Thought-Provoking Questions
The
purpose
of
the
questions
is
to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
study
topic,
and
ourselves.
The
questions
may
be
answered
by
each
reader,
or
used
by
a
Bible
study
group
leader
or
church
pastor.
The
following
questions should be answered or discussed after reading “I am the way, the truth and the life.”
Each
question
is
designed
to
enhance
learning
via
personal
reflection
and
opinions.
As
such,
no
answers
are
provided. However, reviewing the content of the writing may assist in determining some answers.
O
Jesus said,
“I am the way.”
•
What is “the way.” Explain?
•
How does this relate to you?
O
Jesus said,
“I am the truth.”
•
What is the relevance and importance of truth?
•
Has it become increasingly difficult to tell the difference between lies and truth? Explain.
O
Jesus said,
“I am the life.”
•
What is your definition of life?
•
How does your definition of life compare to the life Jesus declared?
O
Jesus said,
“No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
•
Is this significant? If yes, why?
•
What did Jesus mean by saying
“through Me”
?
The word “absolute” is defined as:
•
Total and complete with no restrictions, exceptions, or qualification required.
•
Definite and will not change if circumstances change.
•
Something
that
is
true,
accepted
as
fact,
with
no
sustainable
arguments
against
it,
or
conditions
necessary
for
it to be true.
O
Given the above definition of absolute, are the words spoken by Jesus in John 14:6 absolute? Explain.
O
If Jesus is who He said He is, and if His words in John 14:6 are absolute:
•
Did Jesus separate Himself from all philosophies and religions?
•
What is the impact of His words with regards to all other philosophies and religions?
O
Does the following scripture reinforce and expand upon John 14:6? If yes, how?
Since
all
have
sinned
and
continually
fall
short
of
the
glory
of
God,
and
are
being
justified
[declared
free
of
the
guilt
of
sin,
made
acceptable
to
God,
and
granted
eternal
life]
as
a
gift
by
His
[precious,
undeserved]
grace,
through
the
redemption
[the
payment
for
our
sin]
which
is
[provided]
in
Christ
Jesus,
whom
God
displayed
publicly
[before
the
eyes
of
the
world]
as
a
[life-giving]
sacrifice
of
atonement
and
reconciliation
(propitiation)
by
His
blood
[to
be
received]
through
faith.
This
was
to
demonstrate
His
righteousness
[which
demands
punishment
for
sin],
because
in
His
forbearance
[His
deliberate
restraint]
He
passed
over
the
sins
previously
committed
[before
Jesus’
crucifixion].
It
was
to
demonstrate
His
righteousness
at
the
present
time,
so
that
He
would
be
just
and
the
One
who
justifies
those
who
have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior]. Romans 3:23-26 (Amplified Bible)
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The words of Jesus Christ are in
red text.
Many
perceive
Jesus
Christ
as
some
meek
guy
with
long
hair
and
a
beard
who
lived
about
2,000
years
ago;
wore
a
simple
white
robe
and
sandals;
spoke
about
peace,
and
love,
and
did
some
miracles.
While
this
may
be
somewhat
true,
this
perception
completely
falls
short
of
who He truly was, is, and whom He shall reveal.
Jesus
spoke
many
words.
However,
one
of
the
most
important,
powerful
and
thought-provoking
declarations
He
made
is
when
He
said,
“I
am
the
way,
the
truth,
and
the
life.”
But
what’s
more,
He
drew
a
spiritual
and
eternal
“line
in
the
sand”
that
separated
Himself
from
all
other
attempts
by
man
to
reach
God
when
He
added,
“No
one
comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
This
writing
explores
His
proclamation
because
it
defines
His spiritual role between each of us and our Holy God.
The Divine Purpose of Jesus Christ
Some
have
attempted
to
degrade
and
weaken
the
divine
purpose
of
Jesus
by
pointing
to
specific
aspects
of
His
ministry
by
saying
He
was
only
a
good
teacher,
He
was
just
a
messenger,
or
He
was
simply
a
prophet.
By
doing
so
they
fail
to
recognize
His
purpose
and
His
relationship
to God throughout time.
Prior
to
His
birth,
an
angel
informed
Mary
she
would
give
birth to the Holy One.
“And
the
angel
answered
and
said
to
her,
‘The
Holy
Spirit
will
come
upon
you,
and
the
power
of
the
Highest
will
overshadow
you;
therefore,
also,
that
Holy
One
who
is
to
be born will be called the Son of God.’” Luke 1:35
When
Jesus
was
baptized,
God
verbally
expressed
His
pleasure in His Son.
“When
He
had
been
baptized,
Jesus
came
up
immediately
from
the
water;
and
behold,
the
heavens
were
opened
to
Him,
and
He
saw
the
Spirit
of
God
descending
like
a
dove
and
alighting
upon
Him.
And
suddenly
a
voice
came
from
heaven,
saying,
‘This
is
My
beloved
Son,
in
whom
I
am
well pleased.’” Matthew 3:16-17
When
Jews
sought
a
means
to
condemn
Him,
Jesus
revealed
His
eternal
existence
prior
to
His
ministry
on
earth.
“Jesus
answered,
‘If
I
honor
Myself,
My
honor
is
nothing.
It
is
My
Father
who
honors
Me,
of
whom
you
say
that
He
is
your
God.
Yet
you
have
not
known
Him,
but
I
know
Him.
And
if
I
say,
‘I
do
not
know
Him,’
I
shall
be
a
liar
like
you;
but
I
do
know
Him
and
keep
His
word.
Your
father
Abraham
rejoiced
to
see
My
day,
and
he
saw
it
and
was
glad.’
Then
the
Jews
said
to
Him,
‘You
are
not
yet
fifty
years
old,
and
have
You
seen
Abraham?’
Jesus
said
to
them,
‘Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
before
Abraham
was,
I
AM.’
” John 8:54-58
Jesus
unequivocally
declared
who
He
was
when
He
was
on trial prior to His death.
“Again,
the
high
priest
asked
Him,
saying
to
Him,
‘Are
You
the
Christ,
the
Son
of
the
Blessed?’
Jesus
said,
‘I
am.
And
you
will
see
the
Son
of
Man
sitting
at
the
right
hand
of
the
Power,
and
coming
with
the
clouds
of
heaven.’
”
Mark
14:61-62
John
the
Apostle
understood
and
accurately
proclaimed
the truth about Jesus Christ.
“And
the
Word
became
flesh
and
dwelt
among
us,
and
we
beheld
His
glory,
the
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
of
the
Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
“And
of
His
fullness
we
have
all
received,
and
grace
for
grace.
For
the
law
was
given
through
Moses,
but
grace
and
truth
came
through
Jesus
Christ.
No
one
has
seen
God
at
any
time.
The
only
begotten
Son,
who
is
in
the
bosom
of
the
Father,
He
has
declared
Him.”
John
1:16-
18
Jesus Provided Proof of His Divine Purpose
Our
human
nature
often
responds
with
skepticism
to
anyone
who
makes
verbal
declarations
about
themselves.
To
move
beyond
disbelief,
we
need
verifiable
proof
before
we
begin
to
extend
our
trust.
His
miracles
not
only
validated
His
words,
it
also
proved
His
divine
power
and
authority.
What’s
revealing
about
Jesus,
each
time
He
performed
a
miracle
He
did
not
seek
personal
recognition
nor
praise—but
sought
the
opposite—because
everything
He
did
was
to
glorify
the
Father
and
not
Himself.
This
truth
speaks volumes to the motivation of our hearts.
“I
am
the
way,
the
truth
and
the
life.
No
one
comes
to
the
Father except though me.” John 14:6
“I AM THE WAY”
The
word
“way”
is
defined
as
a
means,
method
or
manner
of
doing
something.
Way
is
also
defined
as
a
road
or
path.
Jesus
Christ,
the
Son
of
God,
came
to
earth,
dwelt
among
us
and
demonstrated
to
us
the
“way”
by
being
a
perfect reflection and personification of God.
“And
the
Word
became
flesh
and
dwelt
among
us,
and
we
beheld
His
glory,
the
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
of
the
Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
Jesus said,
“I and My Father are one.” John 10:30
Jesus
also
said,
“He
who
has
seen
Me
has
seen
the
Father;
so
how
can
you
say,
‘Show
us
the
Father’?
Do
you
not
believe
that
I
am
in
the
Father,
and
the
Father
in
Me?
The
words
that
I
speak
to
you
I
do
not
speak
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
dwells
in
Me
does
the
works.
Believe
Me
that
I
am
in
the
Father
and
the
Father
in
Me,
or
else
believe
Me
for
the
sake
of
the
works
themselves.” John 14:9-11
As
Christians—although
we
will
never
be
perfect
like
Jesus
while
we
are
living
in
these
earthly
bodies—we
desire
to
be
a
reflection
of
Jesus
Christ,
as
Jesus
was
a
reflection
of
the
Father.
This
desire
means
we
must
deny
the
sinful
demands
of
our
flesh.
The
source
and
power
of
this
denial
is
found
in
God’s
grace
and
love—in
that
we
are
forgiven—even
when
we
fail—because
we
believe
in
our
Savior
and
what
He
did
for
us
on
the
cross.
In
other
words,
His
grace
and
love
motivate
and
draw
us
into
righteousness—as
opposed
to
obeying
dictatorial
demands
of
acceptable
behavior—which
will
never
win
the
heart.
God’s
grace
and
forgiveness
changes
us
from
within.
“But
God,
who
is
rich
in
mercy,
because
of
His
great
love
with
which
He
loved
us,
even
when
we
were
dead
in
trespasses,
made
us
alive
together
with
Christ
(by
grace
you
have
been
saved),
and
raised
us
up
together,
and
made
us
sit
together
in
the
heavenly
places
in
Christ
Jesus,
that
in
the
ages
to
come
He
might
show
the
exceeding
riches
of
His
grace
in
His
kindness
toward
us
in
Christ
Jesus.
For
by
grace
you
have
been
saved
through
faith,
and
that
not
of
yourselves;
it
is
the
gift
of
God,
not
of
works,
lest
anyone
should
boast.
For
we
are
His
workmanship,
created
in
Christ
Jesus
for
good
works,
which
God
prepared
beforehand
that
we
should
walk
in
them.” Ephesians 2:4-10
“Then
Jesus
said
to
His
disciples,
‘If
anyone
desires
to
come
after
Me,
let
him
deny
himself,
and
take
up
his
cross,
and
follow
Me.
For
whoever
desires
to
save
his
life
will
lose
it,
but
whoever
loses
his
life
for
My
sake
will
find
it.’
” Matthew 16:24-25
“But
we
have
this
treasure
in
earthen
vessels,
that
the
excellence
of
the
power
may
be
of
God
and
not
of
us.
We
are
hard-pressed
on
every
side,
yet
not
crushed;
we
are
perplexed,
but
not
in
despair;
persecuted,
but
not
forsaken;
struck
down,
but
not
destroyed—always
carrying
about
in
the
body
the
dying
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
that
the
life
of
Jesus
also
may
be
manifested
in
our
body.
For
we
who
live
are
always
delivered
to
death
for
Jesus’
sake,
that
the
life
of
Jesus
also
may
be
manifested
in
our
mortal
flesh.
So
then
death
is
working
in
us,
but
life
in
you.
And
since
we
have
the
same
spirit
of
faith,
according
to
what
is
written,
‘I
believed
and
therefore
I
spoke,’
we
also
believe
and
therefore
speak,
knowing
that
He
who
raised
up
the
Lord
Jesus
will
also
raise
us
up
with
Jesus,
and
will
present
us
with
you.
For
all
things
are
for
your
sakes,
that
grace,
having
spread
through
the
many,
may
cause
thanksgiving
to
abound
to
the
glory
of
God.
Therefore,
we
do
not
lose
heart.
Even
though
our
outward
man
is
perishing,
yet
the
inward
man
is
being
renewed
day
by
day.
For
our
light
affliction,
which
is
but
for
a
moment,
is
working
for
us
a
far
more
exceeding
and
eternal
weight
of
glory,
while
we
do
not
look
at
the
things
which
are
seen,
but
at
the
things
which
are
not
seen.
For
the
things
which
are
seen
are
temporary,
but
the
things
which
are
not
seen
are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
“I AM THE TRUTH”
When
Jesus
declared,
“I
am
the
truth,”
He
delineated
the
difference
between
what
is
truth
and
what
is
a
lie.
Think
about
the
following…based
upon
what
Jesus
said,
He
declared that anything that attempts to:
•
Degrade His position to the Father…is a lie.
•
Dilute
the
accuracy
and
authority
of
His
words…is
a
lie.
•
Describe any aspect of His life as imperfect…is a lie.
•
Define
His
death
on
the
cross
as
less
than
a
perfect
and complete sacrifice for our sin…is a lie.
•
Dissuade people from believing in Jesus…is a lie.
•
Declare
someone
or
something
else
is
the
“way”
or
a
source of life…is a lie.
Now
take
a
moment,
disengage
from
other
thoughts,
position
your
mind
to
look
at
things
from
a
broader
perspective, and contemplate the following two questions.
•
Do
you
think
the
number
of
lies
we
hear
or
see
have
been steadily increasing during the past years?
•
Is
it
becoming
more
difficult
to
tell
what
is
true
and
what is a lie?
If
you
perceive
an
increase
in
lies
and
a
decrease
in
clarity
between
what
is
true
and
what
is
a
lie…it
is
because
of
the
source.
Jesus
Christ
defined
the
persona
of
Satan
when
He
declared,
“He
was
a
murderer
from
the
beginning,
and
does
not
stand
in
the
truth,
because
there
is
no
truth
in
him.
When
he
speaks
a
lie,
he
speaks
from
his
own
resources,
for
he
is
a
liar
and
the
father
of
it.”
John 8:44
The
only
power
Satan
has
is
to
deceive,
dissuade,
divide,
disrupt,
destruct,
darken—and
cause
spiritual
delusion
and
death
of
those
who
reject
the
Truth.
Yes,
there’s
a
lot
of
“d”
words
(a
coincidence),
but
each
one
is
accurate.
Here
are
some
additional
truths
about
lies.
Take
time
to
think about each of the above “d” words and truths below.
•
Every time we sin…it is prompted by a lie.
•
If
you
experience
hatred,
or
anger,
or
bitterness…its
source is a lie.
•
When people argue…a lie provokes their words.
•
Each
time
a
person
is
murdered…it
is
motivated
by
a
lie.
•
The rationale behind all wars…is based upon a lie.
•
Every
time
one
of
the
“d”
words
occurs…it
is
driven
by a lie.
The
persona
of
Satan
is
comprised
of
lies
and
darkness.
In
contrast,
Jesus
embodies
Truth
and
light.
Those
who
seek Jesus and abide in Him are set free by Him.
“Then
Jesus
said
to
those
Jews
who
believed
Him,
‘If
you
abide
in
My
word,
you
are
My
disciples
indeed.
And
you
shall
know
the
truth,
and
the
truth
shall
make
you
free.’
They
answered
Him,
‘We
are
Abraham’s
descendants,
and
have
never
been
in
bondage
to
anyone.
How
can
You
say,
‘You
will
be
made
free?’
Jesus
answered
them,
‘Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
whoever
commits
sin
is
a
slave
of
sin.
And
a
slave
does
not
abide
in
the
house
forever,
but
a
son
abides
forever.
Therefore,
if
the
Son
makes
you
free, you shall be free indeed.’
” John 8:31-36
“Beloved,
I
pray
that
you
may
prosper
in
all
things
and
be
in
health,
just
as
your
soul
prospers.
For
I
rejoiced
greatly
when
brethren
came
and
testified
of
the
truth
that
is
in
you,
just
as
you
walk
in
the
truth.
I
have
no
greater
joy
than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3 John 2-4
However, those who reject the Truth are blinded by Satan.
“But
even
if
our
gospel
is
veiled,
it
is
veiled
to
those
who
are
perishing,
whose
minds
the
god
of
this
age
has
blinded,
who
do
not
believe,
lest
the
light
of
the
gospel
of
the
glory
of
Christ,
who
is
the
image
of
God,
should
shine
on them.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-4
“I AM THE LIFE”
Although
Jesus
lived
in
the
physical
realm,
He
continually
spoke
from
a
spiritual
perspective.
His
miracles,
teachings,
parables
and
the
Bible
are
intended
to
enlighten
our
understanding
of
spiritual
realities
and
heavenly
truths.
The
“life”
Jesus
referred
to
encompasses
life while we are living, and life after we die.
Life while we are living
“I
have
come
that
they
may
have
life,
and
that
they
may
have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
“And
you
He
made
alive,
who
were
dead
in
trespasses
and
sins,
in
which
you
once
walked
according
to
the
course
of
this
world,
according
to
the
prince
of
the
power
of
the
air,
the
spirit
who
now
works
in
the
sons
of
disobedience,
among
whom
also
we
all
once
conducted
ourselves
in
the
lusts
of
our
flesh,
fulfilling
the
desires
of
the
flesh
and
of
the
mind,
and
were
by
nature
children
of
wrath, just as the others.” Ephesians 2:1-3
“For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begotten
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlasting
life.
For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might
be
saved.
He
who
believes
in
Him
is
not
condemned;
but
he
who
does
not
believe
is
condemned
already,
because
he
has
not
believed
in
the
name
of
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
condemnation,
that
the
light
has
come
into
the
world,
and
men
loved
darkness
rather
than
light,
because
their
deeds
were
evil.
For
everyone
practicing
evil
hates
the
light
and
does
not
come
to
the
light,
lest
his
deeds
should
be
exposed.
But
he
who
does
the
truth
comes
to
the
light,
that
his
deeds
may
be
clearly
seen,
that
they
have
been
done in God.” John 3:16-21
Life after we die
“I
am
the
resurrection
and
the
life.
He
who
believes
in
Me,
though
he
may
die,
he
shall
live.
And
whoever
lives
and
believes in Me shall never die.” John 11:25-26
“Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
he
who
hears
My
word
and
believes
in
Him
who
sent
Me
has
everlasting
life,
and
shall
not
come
into
judgment,
but
has
passed
from
death
into
life.” John 5:24
“And
this
is
the
testimony:
that
God
has
given
us
eternal
life,
and
this
life
is
in
His
Son.
He
who
has
the
Son
has
life;
he
who
does
not
have
the
Son
of
God
does
not
have
life.
These
things
I
have
written
to
you
who
believe
in
the
name
of
the
Son
of
God,
that
you
may
know
that
you
have
eternal
life,
and
that
you
may
continue
to
believe
in
the
name of the Son of God.” 1 John 5:11-13
Now
imagine
for
a
moment
what
it
will
be
like
when
we
are
on
the
other
side.
Consider
the
overwhelming
heartfelt
thankfulness
that
will
be
experienced
by
every
believer
who
has
been
saved
from
eternal
death.
Imagine
what
it
will
be
like
as
we
all
lift
our
voices
in
thundering
praise
and
worship
of
Jesus—the
Son
of
God
and
the
sacrificial
Lamb
who
gave
His
life
for
our
sins—so
that
our
relationship with God could be restored—for eternity.
“After
these
things
I
looked,
and
behold,
a
great
multitude
which
no
one
could
number,
of
all
nations,
tribes,
peoples,
and
tongues,
standing
before
the
throne
and
before
the
Lamb,
clothed
with
white
robes,
with
palm
branches
in
their
hands,
and
crying
out
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
‘Salvation
belongs
to
our
God
who
sits
on
the
throne,
and
to
the
Lamb!’
All
the
angels
stood
around
the
throne
and
the
elders
and
the
four
living
creatures,
and
fell
on
their
faces
before
the
throne
and
worshiped
God,
saying:
‘Amen!
Blessing
and
glory
and
wisdom,
thanksgiving
and
honor
and
power
and
might,
be
to
our
God
forever
and
ever. Amen.’” Revelation 7:9-12
“NO
ONE
COMES
TO
THE
FATHER
EXCEPT
THROUGH ME”
These
defining
words
by
Jesus
“double
down”
and
encapsulates
His
declaration
that
He
is
the
way,
the
truth
and
the
life.
These
words
also
state
that
all
attempts
to
reach
the
Father
by
any
other
means
will
fail
and
result
in
eternal
death.
These
are
strong
words…especially
for
those who believe there is more than one way to Heaven.
“But
this
Man,
after
He
had
offered
one
sacrifice
for
sins
forever,
sat
down
at
the
right
hand
of
God,
from
that
time
waiting
till
His
enemies
are
made
His
footstool.”
Hebrews
10:12-13
“To
Him
who
loved
us
and
washed
us
from
our
sins
in
His
own
blood,
and
has
made
us
kings
and
priests
to
His
God
and
Father,
to
Him
be
glory
and
dominion
forever
and
ever.
Amen.
Behold,
He
is
coming
with
clouds,
and
every
eye
will
see
Him,
even
they
who
pierced
Him.
And
all
the
tribes
of
the
earth
will
mourn
because
of
Him.
Even
so,
Amen.
‘I
am
the
Alpha
and
the
Omega,
the
Beginning
and
the
End,’
says
the
Lord,
‘who
is
and
who
was
and
who
is
to come, the Almighty.’
” Revelation 1:5-8
Jesus Will Return
Jesus
Christ
was
the
most
powerful
person
to
ever
walk
on
earth.
What’s
more,
His
absolute
and
complete
power
will
be
fully
demonstrated
in
the
near
future—unlike
any
time
in
history—when
the
King
of
kings
and
Lord
of
lords
returns
to
defeat
those
who
will
be
gathered
together
to
make war against Him (Battle of Armageddon).
“Now
I
saw
heaven
opened,
and
behold,
a
white
horse.
And
He
who
sat
on
him
was
called
Faithful
and
True,
and
in
righteousness
He
judges
and
makes
war.
His
eyes
were
like
a
flame
of
fire,
and
on
His
head
were
many
crowns.
He
had
a
name
written
that
no
one
knew
except
Himself.
He
was
clothed
with
a
robe
dipped
in
blood,
and
His
name
is
called
The
Word
of
God.
And
the
armies
in
heaven,
clothed
in
fine
linen,
white
and
clean,
followed
Him
on
white
horses.
Now
out
of
His
mouth
goes
a
sharp
sword,
that
with
it
He
should
strike
the
nations.
And
He
Himself
will
rule
them
with
a
rod
of
iron.
He
Himself
treads
the
winepress
of
the
fierceness
and
wrath
of
Almighty
God.
And
He
has
on
His
robe
and
on
His
thigh
a
name
written:
KING
OF
KINGS
AND
LORD
OF
LORDS.”
Revelation 19:11-16
Now is the Time to Prepare Our Hearts
Everyone
has
the
ability
to
make
choices
in
life.
It’s
how
God
designed
us.
As
such,
you
can
either
believe
or
disbelieve
in
Jesus
and
His
words—it’s
your
decision.
The
following
prayer
and
scripture
are
for
those
who
decide
to
believe and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.
Jesus,
I
believe
you
died
for
the
sins
of
those
who
believe
in
You.
I
am
a
sinner;
I
believe
in
what
you
did
for
me
on
the
cross;
and
I
ask
for
your
forgiveness.
I
invite
You
to
come
into
my
heart
and
change
me
from
within…as
I
trust
and follow You as my Savior and Lord.
“Therefore
gird
up
the
loins
of
your
mind,
be
sober,
and
rest
your
hope
fully
upon
the
grace
that
is
to
be
brought
to
you
at
the
revelation
of
Jesus
Christ;
as
obedient
children,
not
conforming
yourselves
to
the
former
lusts,
as
in
your
ignorance;
but
as
He
who
called
you
is
holy,
you
also
be
holy
in
all
your
conduct,
because
it
is
written,
‘Be
holy,
for
I
am
holy.’
And
if
you
call
on
the
Father,
who
without
partiality
judges
according
to
each
one’s
work,
conduct
yourselves
throughout
the
time
of
your
stay
here
in
fear;
knowing
that
you
were
not
redeemed
with
corruptible
things,
like
silver
or
gold,
from
your
aimless
conduct
received
by
tradition
from
your
fathers,
but
with
the
precious
blood
of
Christ,
as
of
a
lamb
without
blemish
and
without
spot.
He
indeed
was
foreordained
before
the
foundation
of
the
world,
but
was
manifest
in
these
last
times
for
you
who
through
Him
believe
in
God,
who
raised
Him
from
the
dead
and
gave
Him
glory,
so
that
your
faith
and hope are in God.” 1 Peter 1:13-21
“I
am
the
way,
the
truth
and
the
life.
No
one
comes
to
the
Father except though me.” John 14:6
As
the
world
becomes
darker
and
increasingly
difficult
to
see—it
comforting
to
know
we
have
a
spiritual
light
in
Jesus—who
illuminates
our
path;
segments
truth
from
lies;
and
gives
us
life
that
exists
deep
within
our
heart
and
soul.
Plus,
regardless
of
our
present
situation,
we
have
hope
in
the future!
“Eye
has
not
seen,
nor
ear
heard,
nor
have
entered
into
the
heart
of
man
the
things
which
God
has
prepared
for
those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
I
pray
you
continually
gain
a
greater
understanding
of
Jesus
Christ:
what
He
did
for
us,
who
He
is,
and
what
He
will
do
in
the
future.
I
also
pray
that
as
each
day
passes,
we become less like ourselves and more like Him.
Glory to God,
Harold D. Thomas
Thought-Provoking Questions
The
purpose
of
the
questions
is
to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
study
topic
and
ourselves.
The
questions
may
be
answered
by
each
reader,
or
used
by
a
Bible
study
group
leader
or
church
pastor.
The
following
questions
should
be
answered
or
discussed
after
reading
“I
am
the
way,
the
truth
and
the
life.”
Each
question
is
designed
to
enhance
learning
via
personal
reflection
and
opinions.
As
such,
no
answers
are
provided.
However,
reviewing
the
content
of
the
writing
may assist in determining some answers.
O
Jesus said,
“I am the way.”
•
What is “the way.” Explain?
•
How does this relate to you?
O
Jesus said,
“I am the truth.”
•
What is the relevance and importance of truth?
•
Has
it
become
increasingly
difficult
to
tell
the
difference between lies and truth? Explain.
O
Jesus said,
“I am the life.”
•
What is your definition of life?
•
How
does
your
definition
of
life
compare
to
the
life
Jesus declared?
O
Jesus
said,
“No
one
comes
to
the
Father
except
through Me.”
•
Is this significant? If yes, why?
•
What did Jesus mean by saying
“through Me”
?
The word “absolute” is defined as:
•
Total
and
complete
with
no
restrictions,
exceptions,
or qualification required.
•
Definite
and
will
not
change
if
circumstances
change.
•
Something
that
is
true,
accepted
as
fact,
with
no
sustainable
arguments
against
it,
or
conditions
necessary for it to be true.
O
Given
the
above
definition
of
absolute,
are
the
words
spoken by Jesus in John 14:6 absolute? Explain.
O
If
Jesus
is
who
He
said
He
is,
and
if
His
words
in
John
14:6 are absolute:
•
Did
Jesus
separate
Himself
from
all
philosophies
and religions?
•
What
is
the
impact
of
His
words
with
regards
to
all
other philosophies and religions?
O
Does
the
following
scripture
reinforce
and
expand
upon
John 14:6? If yes, how?
Since
all
have
sinned
and
continually
fall
short
of
the
glory
of
God,
and
are
being
justified
[declared
free
of
the
guilt
of
sin,
made
acceptable
to
God,
and
granted
eternal
life]
as
a
gift
by
His
[precious,
undeserved]
grace,
through
the
redemption
[the
payment
for
our
sin]
which
is
[provided]
in
Christ
Jesus,
whom
God
displayed
publicly
[before
the
eyes
of
the
world]
as
a
[life-giving]
sacrifice
of
atonement
and
reconciliation
(propitiation)
by
His
blood
[to
be
received]
through
faith.
This
was
to
demonstrate
His
righteousness
[which
demands
punishment
for
sin],
because
in
His
forbearance
[His
deliberate
restraint]
He
passed
over
the
sins
previously
committed
[before
Jesus’
crucifixion].
It
was
to
demonstrate
His
righteousness
at
the
present
time,
so
that
He
would
be
just
and
the
One
who
justifies
those
who
have
faith
in
Jesus
[and
rely
confidently
on
Him
as
Savior].
Romans
3:23-26
(Amplified
Bible)
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