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Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To God?
Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To God?

Curt Daniel

There are hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of religions in the world.  Have you ever wondered which one is the right one?  Some persons, of course, say that none of them is right; but even that viewpoint is a religion of sorts which its proponents say is the right one.  Logically, then, at least one of them must be the right one.  A more popular opinion is the one that says that all religions lead to God.  Jesus is the one way, but then so is Buddha, and Mohammad is yet another way, and so on.  In other words, it doesn’t really matter which road you take, for they all lead to God. So says the popular view.

 

Since the question concerns Jesus and God, it is essential to first hear what they themselves say about the matter.  What does the Bible say?

 

What Did Jesus Christ Say?

 

For some strange reason, many folks think that Jesus was a sort of “universal guru” who approved of all religions and all persons.  He was a peaceful chap with flowers in His hair who never spoke a discouraging word.  But when we read the New Testament, we find a totally different picture of Jesus.  His most direct words on the subject at hand are recorded in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father, but through Me.”  Notice that Jesus Himself said this, and not merely His followers.  Jesus Christ Himself proclaimed that He is the only way to God.

 

These words tell us several things.  For one, Jesus is telling us that He is the way, the only way.  He is not saying that He is one among many ways; He is saying that He is the one and only way.  Therefore, Jesus Himself rejected the notion that all roads lead to God.  There are many false ways, but only one true way.  Wherever those other ways lead, they do not lead to God.  Moreover, Jesus said that He Himself is the way. He did not say, as Buddha was reported to have said, “Find the way and follow it.”  No, Jesus said, “I am the way.  Follow me.”  In fact, the four Gospels are filled with instances in which Jesus commanded people to follow Him (Mark 1:17, for example).  Yet we are only to follow God Himself (I Kings 18:21).  We are to follow Jesus for the simple reason that He leads to God and is God Himself

By EveryStudent.com

What does it take to begin a relationship with God? Wait for a spiritual experience? Devote yourself to unselfish religious deeds? Become a better person so that God will accept you? NONE of these. God has made it very clear in the Bible how we can know Him. This will explain how you can personally begin a relationship with God, right now…



Principle One: God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life.

God created you. Not only that, he loves you so much that he wants you to know him now and spend eternity with him. Jesus said, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."1

Jesus came so that each of us could know and understand God in a personal way. Jesus alone can bring meaning and purpose to life.

What keeps us from knowing God? …



Principle Two: All of us sin and our sin has separated us from God.

We sense that separation, that distance from God because of our sin. The Bible tells us that “All of us like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned to his own way.”2

Deep down, our attitude may be one of active rebellion or passive indifference toward God and his ways, but it’s all evidence of what the Bible calls sin.

The result of sin in our lives is death -- spiritual separation from God.3 Although we may try to get close to God through our own effort, we inevitably fail.

There is a distance, a gap between us and God. The arrows show our efforts to reach God...doing good for others, religious rituals, trying to be a good person, etc. But the problem is that none of these good efforts actually cover up our sin or remove it.

Our sin is known by God and stands as a barrier between us and God. Further, the Bible says that the penalty for sin is death. We would be eternally separated from God.

Except…for what God did for us.

So, how can we have a relationship with God? …



Principle Three: Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sin for us. He now offers us complete forgiveness and a close relationship with him.

Jesus Christ took all of our sins, suffered and paid for them with his life on the cross. Jesus died for us, in our place. He did this out of his tremendous love for us.

“…he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”4 Because of Jesus’ death on the cross, our sin doesn’t have to separate us from God any longer.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”5

Jesus not only died for our sin, but after this death on the cross, he physically came back to life three days later, just as he said he would.

This was final proof that everything Jesus said about himself was true. To know him was to know God; to love him was to love God. “I and the Father are one.”6

Jesus said he could answer prayer, forgive sin, judge the world, give us eternal life. His countless miracles supported his words.

Jesus was clear, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one can come to the Father except through me.”7

Instead of trying to reach God, he tells us how we can begin a relationship with him right now. Jesus says, “Come to me.” “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink...out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”8

It was Jesus’ love for us that caused him to endure the cross. And he now invites us to come to him, that we might begin a personal relationship with God.

Just knowing what Jesus has done for us and what he is offering us is not enough. To have a relationship with God, we need to welcome him into our life…



Principle Four: We must individually accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

The Bible says, “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”9

We accept Jesus by faith. The Bible says, “God saved you by his special favour when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.”10

Accepting Jesus means believing that Jesus is the Son of God, then inviting him to guide and direct our lives.11 Jesus said, “I came that you might have life, and have it more abundantly.”12

And here is Jesus’ invitation. He said, “I’m standing at the door and I’m knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in.”13

How will you respond to God’s invitation?

Consider these two circles:


Self-Directed Life

Self is on the throne

Jesus is outside the life

Separated from God, life can often result in discord and frustration.



Christ-Directed Life

Jesus is in the life and on the throne

Self has a relationship with God

The person experiences God’s love, guidance and help in life


Which circle best represents your life?

Which circle would you like to have represent your life?

Begin a relationship with Jesus…



You can receive Christ right now. Remember that Jesus says, “I’m standing at the door and I’m knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in.”14 Would you like to respond to his invitation? Here’s how.

The precise words you use to commit yourself to God are not important. He knows the intentions of your heart. If you are unsure of what to pray, this might help you put it into words:

“Jesus, I want to know you. I want you to come into my life. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sin so that I could be fully accepted by you. Only you can give me the power to change and become the person you created me to be. Thank you for forgiving me and giving me eternal life. I give my life to you. Please do with it as you wish. Amen.”
If you sincerely asked Jesus into your life just now, then he has come into your life as he promised. You have begun a personal relationship with God.

►  I just asked Jesus into my life (some helpful information follows)…
►  I may want to ask Jesus into my life, but I have a question I would like answered first…

Footnotes: (1) John 3:16 (2) I© EveryStudent.com

Casting our burden on Christ and the promise of rest is a certainty. 1 Peter 5:7 further avers: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

In 1 Peter 11: 28 -30, Jesus charges all those who labour and heavy laden to come to him. He promises to give rest. Are you heavy laden? Come to Jesus now. He will give you the desired rest.

Jesus, the Son of God is the hope and salvation of believers. He is our fortress. Jesus is Lord.

Jesus says: "I am the true vine." (John 15:1) Do you seek truth about life and its essence? Then, seek Jesus. Have a nice day.

Jesus says: "I am the truth, the way and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). Clearly, Jesus is the way to God. Seek him and you will never regret it.

Are you confused or frustrdted about life? Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. He will make the way for you.

In John 6:35, Jesus declares: 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry again. Whoever believes me will never be thirsty.' Jesus is our source of livelihood. Come to Him to have the bread of life.

Once again, those who perpetuate violence and killings in our land will pay dearly for it in Jesus name. Amen.

Beware of the lust of flesh. Flesh can bring a man down faster than a sword.

Those who believe in collective prayers can say Amen to this prayer: Peace will reign in our homes and nation in Jesus name. AMEN.

Praying for nation is not unbiblical. 1 Timothy 2: 1-2 says: 'I urge then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.'

Kobojunkie:
Jesus Christ also taught you to say your prayers in secret where no other human being can see or hear you.
Does God now answer the prayers of the very hypocrites that He vowed over 2000 that He never will?

I believe what you quoted affects personal prayer. When it comes to prayer for the nation, there is nothing wrong with making it public.

Dear brethren, the book of 1 Thess. 4: 17 urges Christians to pray without ceasing. My prayer right now is that God will bring peace to our land in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, let all our enemies be at peace with us today in Jesus name.

There is no situation our God cannot turn around.

At a time of great insecurity like this, Nigeria needs more prayers. God, expose and disgrace our oppressors in Jesus name.

Our Lord is able. Yes, things may appear tough and rough. Life may look bleak, but don't give up.

Never give up. Hold on to the Lord steadfastly.

He still answers prayers.

Shallom.

God will restore peace to our land in Jesus name.

There is nothing wrong in it.

People are supposed to live in love and harmony.

God will restore love and peace to Nigeria in Jesus name.

Let people call on the Lord and change their ways.

Nigerians, just like Chief Obasanjo suggested, ought to cry unto the Lord.

The Lord will cleanse Nigeria.

Jesus is the way.

Let us embrace Him.

The love of money is the root of all evils.

Make your ways right with the Lord Jesus.

Christ is the only way to God. All other ways are counterfeit.

Establish relationship with Christ so that all will be well with you.

Let Christ lead the way while we follow.

The school needs to be 'delivered' from demonic forces.

Jesus is the answer.