How can Christians say that Jesus is the only way to God?
Jesus Himself claimed to be God and others recognized Him as Deity. He said, "I and the Father are one." (John 10:30) The Greek language, in which the New Testament was originally written, is explicit. Literally, Jesus said, "I and the Father, we are one." Jesus also claimed that He was the only way to God: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." (John 14:6) Again, the Greek language is very clear. Jesus used the words �the way� and not �a way�.
The question is, can we accept as true what Jesus [God the Son], claimed? The most conclusive evidence establishing the deity of Christ is the historically verifiable resurrection. The apostle Paul wrote that Jesus "was declared with power to be the Son of God by the resurrection from the dead." (Romans 1:4) If the resurrection of Christ is true, then it is possible and, indeed, logical to believe all His claims and miracles including His assertion of the complete validity of the Old Testament. They would be what one would expect from God.
The primary reason that Jesus is the only way to God is that He forgives sin and offers eternal life, (John 10:28) something that the founder of no other major religion has claimed to do. Think about that!
Every person is separated from a perfect, holy God by sin. According to God�s requirement, either the individual must pay the penalty for sin � death � or he must find someone who is willing and able � who has no sin � to pay the penalty for him. (Hebrews 9:14, 22) Jesus Christ was both able and willing to do this, as demonstrated by His death on the cross. That is why Jesus is the only way to God.
I like this as well. You know, it is amazing how some people think that there is another way into God's kingdom outside of going through Jesus.
No one considers that God's kingdom is His house, and if He says you can't enter unless you accept His Son... what's the problem?
It no difference if someone tried to come into your home and didn't like your family, or your husband or wife. Would you allow this person to come to your home and make them welcome, knowing they don't care for your husband or wife or children? I don't think so!! Or would you invite a person to a party at your house knowing that this person hates one of your family members? I don't think so.
So why is it so very difficult for people to understand that this is the same application as it pertains to God. Why should He invite or welcome anyone to enter His house( kingdom) knowing full well, the person hates His SON!
As Paul states, every man is over his own house and sets his own rules as to who will enter in and who will not, so what makes God any different?... duh!
How can Christians say that Jesus is the only way to God?
If one reads this statement not understanding who Jesus is, then yes it appears to be narrow minded and exclusive. However if one understands who Jesus is, they then understand how Enoch, Abraham, Moses and David were saved.
