No hidden message here dearheart, he is saying exactly what he means and that is follow him, his way is the right way, no deception or lies in him, and the only truth is the word of God, in Him there is eternal life.
Jesus also said, no man cometh unto the father but by me, that means that the He is the only way to have salvation and eternal life, just as John 3:16 confirms. Remember how He took the malfactor on the cross to paradise with him that day?
There is truly no other name by which a man may have salvation, trust in him and have faith, He will never fail you.
I'm not sure what it is you're not understanding, but I'll give it a try. If I answer the wrong question, e-mail me with a clarification and I'll try again.
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the
Father but by Me." It's important to get that last bit in there. Jesus was telling His disciples that He would be going away soon. It would be good for you to read the whole conversation -- it would make more sense then.
"I am the way." This part is the easiest. Jesus is the one who brings us into the Father's presence. We come in through His sacrificed body. Remember that the veil of the temple (4" thick) was torn in two from top to bottom, opening up the holy of holies for everyone to come through? The writer of Hebrews (I think it's Hebrews) says that this veil symbolizes Jesus' body, broken for us. So He is the way to the Father.
"I am the truth." Pilate asked Jesus, "What is truth?" How ironic, that the Truth incarnate was standing before him. Jesus is the true image of the Father -- the way human beings were supposed to be, before the fall. The devil is described as the father of lies; God is the Father of the Truth -- Jesus Christ. Jesus is the epitome of everything true.
"I am the life." This is the same thing as saying "I am the light of the world -- whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life." Earlier in John (1st chapter) John says of Jesus: "In Him was life and the life was the light of humankind." Light/life shows the way. We can see nothing without it. Jesus lights up the darkness.
I hope this helps -- like I said, if not feel free to e-mail me.
Looking at the verse in context you find Thomas asking the way to where Jesus is going. He referred to the place with the Father where He would prepare a place for them. Jesus was showing the way to that place was through Him, which meant the truth He gave and the life He gave.
Joh 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Joh 14:4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
Joh 14:5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jesus didn't tolerate schisms in Christianity. First-century Christians always agreed with each other with the exception of a few cases. One man was preaching Jesus a little inaccurately and when Aquila and Priscilla found out they took him aside and corrected him. Acts 18:26. There were a few other examples of Christians who weren't on the same page and this was corrected. The Bible says Christians were to " speak in agreement," and be of one mind. So according to the Bible all Christianity isn't "the way." John 17:3 says "This means everlasting life there taking in knowledge of you the only true God and of the one whom you sent forth Jesus Christ." If people would progress in Bible knowledge they would see that. If you pay close attention to the answers from Jehovah's Witnesses in this forum they all have the same answers. This isn't because we are controlled or indoctrinated as some would accuse. If you go to any part of the world you will find this to be true. They are united in thought. So Jesus meant in the scripture you cited that there is a "way" and one "truth." Not to pick on born-again Christians but I have an example of something. I talked to one who believed in hellfire and another who didn't. I talked to one who believed in the trinity and another who didn't. Some believe "once saved, always saved" and others believe you can lose salvation if you stray from teachings. My mother was Catholic and after I was born (her fourth child) she wanted to go on birth control because we were poor and because she had bad varicose veins and another pregnancy would endanger her. She talked to her priest and he gave her the okay but the official teaching of Catholicism says you can't practice it. So there are schisms upon schisms, in religion in general and that was biblically condemned.
Jesus did no longer explicitly say, in scripture, that he's God yet there is greater beneficial than sufficient data in scripture to show it. It does no longer remember if he did besides because of the fact JWs might locate the thank you to describe it away like all different scriptures because of the fact it contradicts their "presuposition" of the Oneness of Jehovah. they do no longer understand the Trinity which teaches Christ is a hundred% guy and a hundred% God. it is not basic to comprehend for any people yet that doesn't propose that it is not genuine. Trinitarians have faith that Christ became into guy, it is not in dispute and doesnt contradict the Trinitarian doctrine, it affirms it. notwithstanding, he's likewise God in the Flesh. he's subordinate to the father in place yet no longer in nature.
He is the only Way to heaven. He is the Truth of salvation. He is the Life because: sin=death and Jesus has no sin. He who has no sin became sin for us. He now holds the keys to hell and death-he overcame Satan both on earth by not falling into his temptations and in heaven by breaking the bonds of death on everyone who believed in him.
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No hidden message here dearheart, he is saying exactly what he means and that is follow him, his way is the right way, no deception or lies in him, and the only truth is the word of God, in Him there is eternal life.
Jesus also said, no man cometh unto the father but by me, that means that the He is the only way to have salvation and eternal life, just as John 3:16 confirms. Remember how He took the malfactor on the cross to paradise with him that day?
There is truly no other name by which a man may have salvation, trust in him and have faith, He will never fail you.
I'm not sure what it is you're not understanding, but I'll give it a try. If I answer the wrong question, e-mail me with a clarification and I'll try again.
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the
Father but by Me." It's important to get that last bit in there. Jesus was telling His disciples that He would be going away soon. It would be good for you to read the whole conversation -- it would make more sense then.
"I am the way." This part is the easiest. Jesus is the one who brings us into the Father's presence. We come in through His sacrificed body. Remember that the veil of the temple (4" thick) was torn in two from top to bottom, opening up the holy of holies for everyone to come through? The writer of Hebrews (I think it's Hebrews) says that this veil symbolizes Jesus' body, broken for us. So He is the way to the Father.
"I am the truth." Pilate asked Jesus, "What is truth?" How ironic, that the Truth incarnate was standing before him. Jesus is the true image of the Father -- the way human beings were supposed to be, before the fall. The devil is described as the father of lies; God is the Father of the Truth -- Jesus Christ. Jesus is the epitome of everything true.
"I am the life." This is the same thing as saying "I am the light of the world -- whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life." Earlier in John (1st chapter) John says of Jesus: "In Him was life and the life was the light of humankind." Light/life shows the way. We can see nothing without it. Jesus lights up the darkness.
I hope this helps -- like I said, if not feel free to e-mail me.
Blessings, Cindy
The only way to God is through Jesus.
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32
I Love You, Almighty God.
Looking at the verse in context you find Thomas asking the way to where Jesus is going. He referred to the place with the Father where He would prepare a place for them. Jesus was showing the way to that place was through Him, which meant the truth He gave and the life He gave.
Joh 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Joh 14:4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
Joh 14:5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jesus didn't tolerate schisms in Christianity. First-century Christians always agreed with each other with the exception of a few cases. One man was preaching Jesus a little inaccurately and when Aquila and Priscilla found out they took him aside and corrected him. Acts 18:26. There were a few other examples of Christians who weren't on the same page and this was corrected. The Bible says Christians were to " speak in agreement," and be of one mind. So according to the Bible all Christianity isn't "the way." John 17:3 says "This means everlasting life there taking in knowledge of you the only true God and of the one whom you sent forth Jesus Christ." If people would progress in Bible knowledge they would see that. If you pay close attention to the answers from Jehovah's Witnesses in this forum they all have the same answers. This isn't because we are controlled or indoctrinated as some would accuse. If you go to any part of the world you will find this to be true. They are united in thought. So Jesus meant in the scripture you cited that there is a "way" and one "truth." Not to pick on born-again Christians but I have an example of something. I talked to one who believed in hellfire and another who didn't. I talked to one who believed in the trinity and another who didn't. Some believe "once saved, always saved" and others believe you can lose salvation if you stray from teachings. My mother was Catholic and after I was born (her fourth child) she wanted to go on birth control because we were poor and because she had bad varicose veins and another pregnancy would endanger her. She talked to her priest and he gave her the okay but the official teaching of Catholicism says you can't practice it. So there are schisms upon schisms, in religion in general and that was biblically condemned.
Jesus did no longer explicitly say, in scripture, that he's God yet there is greater beneficial than sufficient data in scripture to show it. It does no longer remember if he did besides because of the fact JWs might locate the thank you to describe it away like all different scriptures because of the fact it contradicts their "presuposition" of the Oneness of Jehovah. they do no longer understand the Trinity which teaches Christ is a hundred% guy and a hundred% God. it is not basic to comprehend for any people yet that doesn't propose that it is not genuine. Trinitarians have faith that Christ became into guy, it is not in dispute and doesnt contradict the Trinitarian doctrine, it affirms it. notwithstanding, he's likewise God in the Flesh. he's subordinate to the father in place yet no longer in nature.
meaning you have to go through Jesus to obtain to way to the truth and the life.
Without the Way there is no going
Without the Truth there is no knowing
Without the Life there is no living
Jesus was saying in his personhood He is the way to Father, Truth is a person Life is aperson--Jesus
He is the only Way to heaven. He is the Truth of salvation. He is the Life because: sin=death and Jesus has no sin. He who has no sin became sin for us. He now holds the keys to hell and death-he overcame Satan both on earth by not falling into his temptations and in heaven by breaking the bonds of death on everyone who believed in him.