Many years ago I heard a
pastor say in a Bible study class that Jesus is not the only way to
come to know God. I wondered at the time how, as a Christian pastor,
he could not believe this verse in John. “Jesus told him, 'I am the
way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except
through me'” (John 14:6, NIV).
Why is it important for me
to believe that Jesus Christ is the only way, the only truth and the
only life. The most obvious reason is because my salvation, and
therefore my eternal destiny, depends upon my faith in this truth.
But after salvation, Christ still is meant to change my life. For one
thing, knowing Jesus leads to a deeper understanding of the Father.
Since Jesus is both God and man, He is uniquely qualified to provide
me with such insight. As we study His life, the aspects of God's
character and ways that are difficult for our human minds to grasp
come to life through Christ's teaching and example.
Well, back to my initial
story. Easter week comes at my church, and each morning a different
visiting pastor conducts the service. One morning a visiting pastor
stood in my pastor's pulpit, and preached that Jesus was the only
way, the only truth, and the only life. Then he asked for those who
believed this to raise their hands. My pastor was the only one who
didn't raise His hand.
What a sad statement! A
man of God, who once believed in the precious sacrifice of Jesus had
lost his faith. He believed in”anything” over Jesus Christ. I
know in whom I believe, and know that He is able to keep me safe
until the day of His returning.
Do you know Jesus?
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