Is Jesus the Only Way to God?
Jesus’ Most Controversial Claim
“I am the way, and the truth, and
the life; no one comes to the
Father, but by Me.” John 14:6
Three Great Myths
About Christianity
Myth #1: All religions are
basically the same.
- all spiritual paths lead up the
mountain to God
- all religions essentially teach
the brotherhood and sisterhood
of men and women and the
universal Fatherhood of God.
Other religious leaders say...
“Follow me and I will show you
how to find the truth.”
Jesus says, “I am the truth.”
“Follow me and I’ll show you
the way to salvation.”
Jesus says, “I am the way to
eternal life.”
Other religious leaders say...
“Follow me and I’ll show you
how you can become
enlightened.”
Jesus says, “I am the light of
the world.”
Other religious leaders say...
“Follow me and I will show you
many doors that lead to God.”
Jesus says, “I am the door.”
“Follow me and I’ll show you
how you can find spiritual
nourishment.”
Jesus says, “I am the bread of
life.”
Then Jesus said, “So, follow
Me.”
World religions - all based on
the idea of people DOING
something to earn the good
favor of God.
-Tibetan prayer wheel
- go on pilgrimages
- give alms to the poor
- avoid eating certain foods
- pray in certain way
- series of reincarnations
All are attempts of people
to reach out to God.
Christianity: God reaches out
to people in Jesus Christ
- we are all guilty of wrongdoing
- our wrongdoing separates us
from God
- Jesus volunteered to be our
substitute
- when we receive His sacrifice
we are reconciled with God
All other religions are
spelled “DO”
Christianity is spelled
“DONE”
Other Major Differences:
Christianity says there is one God
Hinduism says everything is God
Islam denies that Jesus was God
Buddha was non-commital about
the idea of God
Three Great Myths About
Christianity
Myth #2: All religions have
equal claims on the truth.
Christianity is only as valid as
any other religious system. You
have your truth. I have my truth.
They are both equally true.
How do we know Jesus was
telling the truth?
Reality: Only Jesus backed
up His claims with unique
credentials that gave Him
unique credibility.
Jesus’ Unique Credentials:
1. Jesus fulfilled ancient
prophecies
2. He validates His claim by
His unprecedented
character
3. He validates His claim by
performing miracles
4. Jesus fulfilled His own
prediction of His
resurrection
Three Great Myths About
Christianity
Myth #3: Christians are arrogant
when they say that Jesus is the
only way to heaven.
Agree if there are many ways to
get to heaven and we are just
saying, “Ours is the best.”
Reality: It is not arrogant to act
upon the evidence.