Is Jesus the Only Way to God?
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Rick Reed, Senior Pastor, Metropolitan Bible Church, Ottawa
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Jesus is respected and revered by people of various faiths around the world. Many would agree that He is a way to God for some people. But is Jesus the only way to God for all people? Those who are part of our church and denomination believe Jesus is the only way to God. We hold this understanding, knowing that such a view goes against the strong current of religious pluralism in Canada. We hold this view, though many of us have genuine respect for friends from other faiths and religious traditions.
Why do we hold to a view that some would see as intolerant or outdated? Only for one reason: Jesus Himself claimed to be the only way to God. In John 14:6 we read, ''Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'' The apostle Peter echoed this claim in Acts 4:12 ''salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.'' These statements lead us to believe that only through trusting in Jesus as Saviour can we come into a personal, saving relationship with God.
The belief that Jesus is the only way to God would be unbelievable if He hadn't done the impossible; His miracles and resurrection from the dead give credibility to His claim. As followers of Jesus, we seek to follow His example and show love and respect for all people. And as believers in Jesus, we also seek to believe His words - even His claim to be the only way to God.
Rick Reed is the senior pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Rick is a graduate of Biola University (B.A), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (DMin). This article appears in Rick's book "That's a Good Question". Used with permission of the author.
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I love you. I wish many today's preachings should begin from a point of nothingness, then to the essence of God, comparing the scientists point of view and identifying errors thereof, proving the reality of the bible before concluding with Jesus as the saviour. Many crusaders begin from the assumption that God exists; the Bible is true word of God and therefore Jesus is the saviour for the same Bible say so, making it difficult for intellectuals to believe. My faith is getting strengthened as I seek to know the ultimate truth.
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3/22/2010 2:04:11 AM
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Gerry, Member of Delve into Jesus since 3/22/2010
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What about all the other non Christian people of the world, that lived good lives, the way Jesus wanted, and didn't realize Jesus was our savior, during their lives.
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11/6/2010 12:16:22 PM
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gem1261, Member of Delve into Jesus since 11/5/2010
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