The more I learn about the alternative ways offered by the world the more sure I am that Jesus is the only way to God. It is my earnest hope that you who are reading this would honestly consider the same question wherever you stand: Is Jesus the only way to God? For some, the answer to this question is a cause for unspeakable joy and worship. For others, the answer to this question is avoided and thought to be foolish. Listen to how Jesus answered the question, He said: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” (John 14:6) How could Jesus say such a thing? Doesn't He know there are decent people in the world who have never heard His message? Yes, Jesus knows, for “He knew all men...He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man.” (John 2:24-25) No one knows the hearts of men like Jesus. Indeed no ones knows your heart like Jesus. He sees us exactly as we are, being “fearfully and wonderfully made” in the image of God, yet fallen and broken. As wonderfully as we were made, something has gone terribly wrong. We have forsaken our God and are now cut off from His life, like a fallen branch withering away.
As created beings, we are accountable to our Maker. “Each one of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:12) And God is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth...yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished” (Exodus 34:6,7). God is so infinitely perfect and good that to disobey Him is to commit a crime of infinite consequence, and we are all guilty of this according to the Bible. Listen to the words of scripture: "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened” (Romans 1:18-21) How can God be both loving and just towards people who have sinned against Him?
God is too good to pass over evil. He cannot sweep our sins under the rug of the universe, so to speak, because as the perfect judge “He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished”. What then are we to do? How can we stand before a holy God? “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). There is no question more pressing than this. It is impossible to adequately state the urgency of our need for a solution, for who can fathom the terror of entering into eternity guilty before God? But hear this: God has made a way for all of us to be saved! God is a God of justice, yet He is also a God of love. He "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4) and so He gave us a message of hope and peace, born of a virgin, sent into our cursed world to take our curse upon Himself. Jesus the Christ appeared as Immanuel, “God with us”. "Although He existed in the form of God, [Jesus] did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men." (Philippians 2:6-7) He loved us, lived among us, identified with us, suffered and died for us. He was condemned to a brutal and bloody death by crucifixion, offering His life as a perfect sacrifice to take the punishment of a perfect God. He rose from the grave and now calls the world to give up their rebellion and receive abundant pardon from God by trusting in Him. Forgiveness is free and available! Be reconciled to God!
Jesus is the only way to God because Jesus is the only savior given by God. “There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) He is the only one who is able to save us, for only Jesus lived the perfect life we never could and satisfied the justice of God which our morality never would. Our good deeds will never compensate for our bad and we do not live up to God's perfect standards even for a day. We need a savior friends, and Jesus is that savior. His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and His love is better than life. He is the good shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. He is willing and able to save you, and He is the only way to God. His arms are open, and His voice is calling out to all who will listen: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3:20)
(June 3rd, 2013)
As created beings, we are accountable to our Maker. “Each one of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:12) And God is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth...yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished” (Exodus 34:6,7). God is so infinitely perfect and good that to disobey Him is to commit a crime of infinite consequence, and we are all guilty of this according to the Bible. Listen to the words of scripture: "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened” (Romans 1:18-21) How can God be both loving and just towards people who have sinned against Him?
God is too good to pass over evil. He cannot sweep our sins under the rug of the universe, so to speak, because as the perfect judge “He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished”. What then are we to do? How can we stand before a holy God? “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). There is no question more pressing than this. It is impossible to adequately state the urgency of our need for a solution, for who can fathom the terror of entering into eternity guilty before God? But hear this: God has made a way for all of us to be saved! God is a God of justice, yet He is also a God of love. He "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4) and so He gave us a message of hope and peace, born of a virgin, sent into our cursed world to take our curse upon Himself. Jesus the Christ appeared as Immanuel, “God with us”. "Although He existed in the form of God, [Jesus] did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men." (Philippians 2:6-7) He loved us, lived among us, identified with us, suffered and died for us. He was condemned to a brutal and bloody death by crucifixion, offering His life as a perfect sacrifice to take the punishment of a perfect God. He rose from the grave and now calls the world to give up their rebellion and receive abundant pardon from God by trusting in Him. Forgiveness is free and available! Be reconciled to God!
Jesus is the only way to God because Jesus is the only savior given by God. “There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) He is the only one who is able to save us, for only Jesus lived the perfect life we never could and satisfied the justice of God which our morality never would. Our good deeds will never compensate for our bad and we do not live up to God's perfect standards even for a day. We need a savior friends, and Jesus is that savior. His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and His love is better than life. He is the good shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. He is willing and able to save you, and He is the only way to God. His arms are open, and His voice is calling out to all who will listen: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3:20)
(June 3rd, 2013)
