"The Life”

 

(John 14:6)

INTRODUCTION: Two of the most remarkable statement by Jesus is found in this one verse. John 14:6 (NKJV) Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” This statement was made in a discussion with His disciples as He prepared them for His impending death. In making such statements, Jesus claims to be three things: "The Way, The Truth, And The Life." Two weeks ago we learned why Jesus is the only Way. Last week we learned why Jesus is THE ONLY TRUTH! Today we will take a look at where we observe that Jesus is... THE ONLY SOURCE OF LIFE.

A. JESUS PROVIDES ETERNAL LIFE...

1. By His teaching regarding the new birth

a. We must be born again - John 3:3 (NKJV) Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

b. Of the water and the Spirit - John 3:5-6 (NKJV) ⁵ Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. ⁶ That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

c. By our believing in Him – John 3:15-18 (NKJV) ¹⁵ that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. ¹⁷ For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. ¹⁸ He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

d. By pouring out the Spirit who washes and regenerates us - Titus 3:4-6 (NKJV) ⁴ But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, ⁵ not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,⁶ whom He poured out on  us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.                            Through His redemptive work on the cross He justified us, By making us heirs of God. ⁷ having been (justified) by His grace (we should become heirs) according to the hope of eternal life.

e. By bearing our sins in His body on the cross. 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV)
²⁴ who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness--by whose stripes you were healed.

f. By being the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls. [1 Peter2:25] For you were like sheep going astray but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

II. HE OFFERS ABUNDANT LIFE NOW...                                                   1. As He promised as the Good Shepherd - John 10:10-11 (NKJV)The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. ¹¹ I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.

 2. Jesus offers a peace the world cannot give - John 14:27 (NKJV) Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 16:33 (NKJV) These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

 3. He gives us His love, which passes knowledge. John 15:10 (NKJV) If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. Ephesians 3:19 (NKJV) Paul prayed that all Christians might know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

4. He provides His joy, that is inexpressible - John 15:11 (NKJV) These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 1 Peter 1:8 (NKJV) whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory. With such peace, love, and joy, what an abundant and eternal life Jesus offers. 

CONCLUSION: Jesus is truly the way, the truth, and the life. The way to knowing and experiencing God as your Heavenly Father. The reality of truth that provides freedom from the guilt and bondage of sin. The source of life that is blessed now and lasts forever!Jesus may be "the" way, truth, and life, but He is of no value unless He becomes "your" way to the true salvation that leads to eternal life with God.

Invitation: Have you responded to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ and received eternal life? Have you ask Jesus to show you the way to God, the truth, and the life? Is He your truth to a close and personal relationship with God? Has Jesus become to you that abundant life by virtue of a spiritual rebirth and the blessings that follow? If not, now is the time to ask Jesus to forgive your sins and save you. Then invite Him to take charge of your life. Be baptized to show you are sincere in your desire to be saved and live for Jesus.