I noticed as I was looking over this passage today that I have a map to Heaven. I just want to share some of my thoughts on this as I expound this passage. I feel I must interject on your day so that you may also experience what I have discovered. Being human, I know that what I write may not be 100% on par, but my prayer is that we can all learn even just a little bit more about our Almighty and Amazing God.
The Way
What is a 'way'? It is a road, a path, a general term for a thoroughfare to get from one place to another. It is an interstate. It's a dirt road. It is a specific trail. When Jesus says he is the Way, it means there is only ONE path, road, interstate, lane, driveway, path, to Heaven, and that is through Him. Who needs a map when there is only one road to heaven? If Jesus declares that he is THE Way, then there are no other roads that can lead to Heaven. Not Buddha, Shiva, Allah, not even being a good person. Nothing else can get you to Heaven. Nada. Zilch. Be on his Path. Make sure you our on the Way.
The Truth
What is the 'truth'? It corresponds to reality. If it isn't true, it doesn't exist. It can not be true if it does not exist. If the truth is a lie, it would not be true anymore. If Jesus is the Truth, he can't be a lie. It also logically follows that the Truth cannot be a lie, so Jesus, as Truth, corresponds with reality and cannot be a lie. You can't see Him? Oh... that makes Him a lie. If you think that, think about gravity. Can you see it? Wind. Can you see it? Warmth. Can you see it? Yet, all these things are true, because they correspond with reality. I can't 'see' Jesus with my eyes, but that doesn't mean I can't feel the effects of His work in my, as well as another's, heart.
The Life
What is 'life'? In this specific passage, John uses the greek word zoe. This is a word for life that means eternal life. Living forever. Jesus said he is Life. If Jesus is dead, he would not be alive. Since He says He is Life, if He were dead, that would make Him a liar, and therefore He wouldn't be the Truth. But He is the Truth, which logically means He is ALIVE! Eternity is a long time to live.
The Map
You see, even though Jesus is the only way to Heaven, He doesn't want anyone to be left out. Not Muslims, Shintos, Neopaganists, Christian Scientists, Confucianists, Hindus, or Wiccans. That is why God has given His grace to all. He loves all of the people no matter what they believe or what they do. Do not get me wrong though. God is a just, righteous God. If a person heard the gospel and rejected it, on Judgment Day, the last day at the End of the World where all your counts against you will be brought to the trial, that person would be sent to Hell, the place created to keep Satan and his demons, a place never created for mankind. Why do we even need God? Ever heard of the Ten Commandments? If you have broken even one, it is as if you have broken them all. Even a little white lie is punishable by Hell. But that is where the Savior, Jesus Christ, steps in. He died for our sins, so that the atonement for our sins by blood sacrifice might be fulfilled. In three days, Jesus rose from the grave. He had LIFE! He is alive.
I pray that if you are looking for a way to heaven, you just found it. Please, if you have any questions, or comments, let me know. Give me an email or post on my facebook, whatever. He is the Truth, and the Truth shall set you free.
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