Day 5: Jesus – the Only Way to the Heavenly Father

Myth:

The world may consider Jesus as a historical figure or a role model worthy to be emulated. He may be considered a prophet, a teacher or even one of many “gods” or one of many paths to eternal salvation.

Scriptural Truth:

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Heavenly Father except through Jesus. (John 14:6) He is not just any other person that was born, has lived and done good in the world, and eventually has died. Jesus is, in fact and in truth, the Lord, Savior and Redeemer!

Consider these reasons, why Jesus is the only way to heaven: Jesus was “chosen by God” to be the Savior (1 Peter 2:4). Jesus is the only One to have come down from heaven and returned there (John 3:13). He is the only person to have lived a perfect human life (Hebrews 4:15). He is the only sacrifice for sin (1 John 2:2; Hebrews 10:26). He alone fulfilled the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). He is the only man to have conquered death forever (Hebrews 2:14–15). He is the only Mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). He is the only man whom God has “exalted . . . to the highest place” (Philippians 2:9).

And take some more these Bible passages proclaiming Jesus as the only way to heaven:

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved”

Acts 4:12

“I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin”

Acts 13:38–39

“I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name”

1 John 2:12

At one point in Jesus’ ministry, many of the crowd were turning their backs on Him and leaving in hopes of finding another savior. Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” (John 6:67). Peter’s reply is exactly right: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68–69). May we all share Peter’s faith that eternal life resides only in Jesus Christ.