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What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words? James 3:10 says, “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.” Luke 6:28 says, “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Romans 12:14 says, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” Luke 6:27 says, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,” Psalm 109:17 says, “He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!” Psalm 109:18 says, “He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body …” James 5:12 says, “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, …” Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Profanity is negative, hurtful, and amounts to verbal abuse.

We regard verbal abuse as one weapon in the arsenal of emotional abuse. Though the tactics of abuse are numerous, the main goal is to gain control over someone in order to prove a point or establish dominance in a relationship. Verbal abuse constitutes psychological violence and it is a habitual sin that seldom goes away on its own and can potentially escalate to physical abuse. Some examples of overt verbal abuse include swearing, name-calling, angry outbursts, screaming, blaming, ridicule, criticism, accusation, orders, threats, manipulation, mockery, put-downs, coercion, word twisting, shaming, attacking personal character, and rewriting history. On the other hand, covert verbal abuse is more subtle and cloaks hidden aggression. It feigns concern and has the effect of leaving the victim brainwashed, confused, off-balance, and questioning his/her abilities as well as worth.

What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words?

Luke 6:28 says, “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Likewise, Romans 12:14 says, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” These Scriptures clearly call on Christians to avoid the use of cursing words irrespective of the situation. As followers of Christ, we should reflect His love to the world even when we are being persecuted, cheated, insulted or wrongly accused. The Bible calls on us to pray for those who abuse us and not curse them. Romans 12:19 says, “Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.” Beloved, in all things, let’s put our trust in God. And knowing that God is in control, we should avoid the use of bad/abusive language.

Truthfully speaking, any kind of abuse made over a long term can leave the victim in a depressed state, unable to make decisions, and drained of any sense of personhood, worth, or value. In such a case, the victim begins to accept the blame and believe the crushing words that are convincingly and repeatedly thrown at him. You’re just deceiving yourself if you think that words can never hurt you. Behold, abusive language has a deep, long-lasting effect that can “pierce like swords” (Proverbs 12:18). Luke 6:45 says, “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

Is It A Sin To Swear, Cuss, Or Curse?

The Bible makes it clear that swearing and cussing or cursing are sinful. Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Likewise, 1 Peter 3:10 says, “For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.” In summary, James 3:9-12 says, “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.“

The Biblical analogy of both salt water and fresh water coming from the same spring (which is uncharacteristic of springs) portrays the point that it is uncharacteristic for a believer to have both praise and cursing come from his/her mouth. That is, we cannot praise God at the same time cursing others made in His likeness. In the same light, Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 5:34-37 that we should not swear an oath at all. Jesus makes us understand that what comes out of our mouths is what feels our hearts. Sooner or later, the evil in the heart comes out through cursing and swearing. But when our hearts are filled with God’s goodness, praise for Him and love for others will pour forth.

What Makes Cursing And Swearing Sinful?

Swearing and/or cursing are sinful because sin is a condition of the heart, the mind, and “the inner man” (Romans 7:22), which is manifested in our thoughts, words, and actions. Swearing and cursing are actually giving evidence of the polluting sin in our hearts that must be confessed and repented of. The Bible tells us that by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we obtain a new nature from God (2 Corinthians 5:17), our hearts are renewed, and our speech reflects the new nature that God has created in us (Romans 12:1–2). Thankfully, when we fail, the Lord God Almighty is “faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

Is It Wrong To Swear To God?

While some people think that swearing to God is something that can be done in some particular circumstances, others strongly condemn the act and even consider it sinful. However, we should all pray and trust God to lead us by His Spirit to doing just that which is right and pleasing to Him. In support of this point, we can read from John 16:13 – “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” As previously mentioned, some people are of the viewpoint that using the phrase I swear to God may be right or wrong depending on the context.

Those who think that the use of the phrase I swear to God may be right or wrong depending on the context generally support or don’t find anything wrong with the act of placing the hand on a Bible and swearing before God to tell the truth when called to witness in a court of law. For them, the invocation of God’s Word is meant to make the one testifying soberly aware of God’s presence, as God’s honor and righteousness are held as standard. However, in other cases, the phrase “I swear to God” is used as a tagline or in jest, and the character or personality of God is never even considered. This is considered wrong and very similar to the common flippant used today “Oh, my God!” However, remember that Jesus Himself said that we should not swear an oath at all (Matthew 5:34-37).

You Shall Not Take The Name Of The Lord Your God In Vain

Remember one of the ten commandments that says “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Exodus 20:7). With this in mind, we should avoid the disrespectful use of God’s name through phrases or expressions that show that we have very little awareness of God’s Mightiness. Using God’s name as a swear word (“God, no, I won’t do that!”) is one of the ways we take His name in vain. In the same light, we should not invoke God’s name at the end of outrageous statements, as though tossing His name into the mix makes our words more credible. We should avoid saying things like, “it was the most beautiful bird I’ve ever seen! I swear to God!” For such is a flippant use of God’s name.

Avoid saying “I swear to God,” and the use of similar expressions like “God’s honest truth” or “God as my witness.” Jesus Christ clearly taught on this subject matter as we can read from Matthew 5:33–37 – “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No ,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” As a Christian, let your YES be YES and your NO be NO.

What Does The Scriptures Say About Abusive/Negative Language?

Matthew 5:21–22 openly categorizes verbal abuse as a major offense with eternal or everlasting consequences: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ [an Aramaic term of contempt meaning “worthless, empty”] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.” Following this Scripture, we can say that God’s heart on the subject of how we make use of our words is evident in Scripture. In fact, God is concerned about how we make use of words. As followers of Christ, we should be more focused on using words to build than destroy.

When we have hurt others with our words, we can sincerely repent and find forgiveness in God and should as well seek it from those we have hurt. And those who have been victims of serious verbal abuse can find true healing in Jesus Christ. Behold, He is the Mighty Healer and is willing to heal you from all forms of pain and equally restore your joy. While in search of healing from abuse, you can discuss with your pastor or fellow Christians who will encourage and accompany you through the whole process. God’s desire is that we “encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) and that we “do not let any unwholesome talk come out of [our] mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs” (Ephesians 4:29). In Christ, our words should be loving, encouraging, healthy, and life-giving.

More On The Power Of Words

Words have power. Remember that God used His Word (Genesis 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24) to create the entire universe and Jesus Himself is called the Word of God (John 1:1, 14). Genesis 1:1-31 says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. …” Likewise, Hebrews 11:3 says, “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, ...” In addition, John 1:1-1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” And because we were created in God’s likeness, God wants us to make good use of our words.

What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words?

Luke 6:28 – “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”

James 3:10 – “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.”

Romans 12:14 – “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”

Psalm 109:17 – “He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!“

Leviticus 20:9 – “For anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood is upon him.”

Psalm 109:18 – “He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones!“

Leviticus 24:15 – “And speak to the people of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.”

Leviticus 19:14 – “You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.”

Group 1 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Numbers 23:8 – “How can I curse whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce whom the Lord has not denounced?“

Psalm 109:28 – “Let them curse, but you will bless! They arise and are put to shame, but your servant will be glad!“

Proverbs 30:11 – “There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.”

Psalm 59:12 – “For the sin of their mouths, the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride. For the cursing and lies that they utter,“

Exodus 21:15 – “Whoever strikes his father or his mother shall be put to death.“

Psalm 34:13 – “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.”

Jeremiah 23:10 – “For the land is full of adulterers; because of the curse the land mourns, and the pastures of the wilderness are dried up. Their course is evil, and their might is not right.”

Luke 6:27 – “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,“

Proverbs 20:20 – “If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.”

Exodus 21:17 – “Whoever curses his father or his mother shall be put to death.”

Group 2 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Ephesians 5:4 – “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.“

Colossians 3:8 – “But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”

Ephesians 4:29 – “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

Matthew 12:37 – “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Colossians 4:6 – “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.“

Matthew 5:34-37 – “But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”

James 5:12 – “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.”

Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”

Group 3 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Matthew 12:36 – “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,”

James 3:10 – “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.“

2 Timothy 2:16 – “But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,“

Matthew 15:10-11 – And he called the people to him and said to them, “Hear and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”

Colossians 3:8-10 – “But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.“

Group 4 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Deuteronomy 5:11 – “‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Titus 2:12 – “Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,“

Proverbs 15:4 – “A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.“

Matthew 5:22 – “But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.“

James 1:19 – “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;“

Luke 6:45 – “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.“

Group 5 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

James 3:8 – “But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”

Matthew 12:36-37 – “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Matthew 12:34 – “You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Romans 12:14 – “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”

1 Peter 3:10 – For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;”

Matthew 15:11 – “It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”

Proverbs 21:23 – “Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.”

James 1:26 – “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.“

Group 6 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Proverbs 8:13 – “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.”

James 5:12 – “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.”

Proverbs 13:3 – “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”

Matthew 5:16 – “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Colossians 3:5 – “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Isaiah 6:5 – And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; …”

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Colossians 3:1-25 – “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. …“

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Luke 1:37 – “For nothing will be impossible with God.”

Proverbs 11:13 – “Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.”

Proverbs 4:24 – “Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.“

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Matthew 5:21-26 – “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. ...”

Proverbs 15:1 – “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.“

Luke 6:28 – “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

Psalm 39:1 – To the choirmaster: to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence.”

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Ephesians 4:25-30 – “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. …“

Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”

Mark 9:47-48 – “And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’“

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.“

John 16:33 – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

Proverbs 6:2 – “If you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your mouth,”

Ephesians 4:30 – “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”

Leviticus 19:12 – “You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord.“

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

James 3:1-18 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! …“

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Ephesians 5:1-33 – “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. ...”

Ephesians 6:17 – “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,“

James 3:9-12 – “With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.”

Ephesians 4:24 – “And to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.“

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Matthew 5:33-37 – “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.“

Proverbs 14:5 – “A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.“

Ephesians 4:28 – “Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.”

Matthew 5:13 – “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.“

Luke 12:10 – “And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.“

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Colossians 1:1-29 – “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, ...”

1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?“

Colossians 4:1-18 – “Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. …“

Romans 8:31 – “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?“

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.“

Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

1 Peter 1:15 – “But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,”

1 Timothy 6:20 – “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,”“

James 3:5-6 – “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.“

Ephesians 5:3-4 – “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Romans 3:13-14 – “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.”

Galatians 5:16 – “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.“

Acts 17:10-11 – “The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.“

James 1:20 – “For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Ephesians 4:25 – “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.“

Group 16 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Ephesians 5:3 – “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.”

Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,”

Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”

Ephesians 4:26-27 – “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.”

1 Timothy 4:12 – “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.“

Revelation 1:1 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,”

Group 17 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Psalm 34:12-14 – “What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.“

Psalm 141:3 – “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!“

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.“

Matthew 5:37 – “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.“

Exodus 20:1-26 – “And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. …“

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

Group 18 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Negative Words

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.“

James 2:7 – “Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?“

Psalm 34:13-14 – “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

Jude 1:10 – “But these people blaspheme all that they do not understand, and they are destroyed by all that they, like unreasoning animals, understand instinctively.“

Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

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Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven? The Bible says much about having access to God. Bible verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven?

Scriptures About Having Access To God

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven?

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Group 1 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

Group 2 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

Group 3 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

Group 4 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

Group 5 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

Group 6 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

Group 7 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Group 8 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Group 9 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Group 10 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Group 11 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Group 12 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

Group 13 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

Group 14 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Group 15 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Group 16 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Group 17 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

Group 18 – Is Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

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What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

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What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)? The Bible says much about having access to God. Bible verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Scriptures About Having Access To God

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Group 1 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

Group 2 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Group 3 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Group 4 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

Group 5 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

Group 6 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

Group 7 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Group 8 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Group 9 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Group 10 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

Group 11 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Group 12 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

Group 13 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

Group 14 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

Group 15 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Group 16 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

Group 17 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

Group 18 – What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

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I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Jesus Christ said, “I Am The Way The Truth And The Life.” The Bible says much about having access to God. Bible verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Scriptures About Having Access To God

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Group 1 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

Group 2 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Group 3 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

Group 4 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

Group 5 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

Group 6 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

Group 7 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Group 8 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

Group 9 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Group 10 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Group 11 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Group 12 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

Group 13 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

Group 14 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Group 15 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Group 16 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Group 17 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

Group 18 – I Am The Way The Truth And The Life

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

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How To Gain Access To God

How To Gain Access To God. The Bible says much about having access to God. Bible verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

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Scriptures About Having Access To God

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

How To Gain Access To God

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Group 1 – How To Gain Access To God

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

Group 2 – How To Gain Access To God

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

Group 3 – How To Gain Access To God

Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

Group 4 – How To Gain Access To God

1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

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Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

Group 6 – How To Gain Access To God

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

Group 7 – How To Gain Access To God

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

Group 8 – How To Gain Access To God

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Group 9 – How To Gain Access To God

Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Group 10 – How To Gain Access To God

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

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Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Group 12 – How To Gain Access To God

Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

Group 13 – How To Gain Access To God

Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

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Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Group 15 – How To Gain Access To God

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Group 16 – How To Gain Access To God

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

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Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

Group 18 – How To Gain Access To God

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

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You Have To Go Through Jesus To Get To God

You Have To Go through Jesus To Get To God. The Bible says much about having access to God. Bible verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

You Have To Go through Jesus To Get To God

Scriptures About Having Access To God

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

You Have To Go through Jesus To Get To God

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

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John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

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Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

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Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

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Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

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Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

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1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

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John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

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Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

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Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

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Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

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Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

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Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

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1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

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1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

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Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

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Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

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1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

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What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words? James 3:10 says, “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.” Luke 6:28 says, “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Romans 12:14 says, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” Luke 6:27 says, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,” Psalm 109:17 says, “He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!” Psalm 109:18 says, “He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body …” James 5:12 says, “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, …” Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Profanity is negative, hurtful, and amounts to verbal abuse.

We regard verbal abuse as one weapon in the arsenal of emotional abuse. Though the tactics of abuse are numerous, the main goal is to gain control over someone in order to prove a point or establish dominance in a relationship. Verbal abuse constitutes psychological violence and it is a habitual sin that seldom goes away on its own and can potentially escalate to physical abuse. Some examples of overt verbal abuse include swearing, name-calling, angry outbursts, screaming, blaming, ridicule, criticism, accusation, orders, threats, manipulation, mockery, put-downs, coercion, word twisting, shaming, attacking personal character, and rewriting history. On the other hand, covert verbal abuse is more subtle and cloaks hidden aggression. It feigns concern and has the effect of leaving the victim brainwashed, confused, off-balance, and questioning his/her abilities as well as worth.

What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words?

Luke 6:28 says, “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Likewise, Romans 12:14 says, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” These Scriptures clearly call on Christians to avoid the use of cursing words irrespective of the situation. As followers of Christ, we should reflect His love to the world even when we are being persecuted, cheated, insulted or wrongly accused. The Bible calls on us to pray for those who abuse us and not curse them. Romans 12:19 says, “Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.” Beloved, in all things, let’s put our trust in God. And knowing that God is in control, we should avoid the use of bad/abusive language.

Truthfully speaking, any kind of abuse made over a long term can leave the victim in a depressed state, unable to make decisions, and drained of any sense of personhood, worth, or value. In such a case, the victim begins to accept the blame and believe the crushing words that are convincingly and repeatedly thrown at him. You’re just deceiving yourself if you think that words can never hurt you. Behold, abusive language has a deep, long-lasting effect that can “pierce like swords” (Proverbs 12:18). Luke 6:45 says, “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

Is It A Sin To Swear, Cuss, Or Curse?

The Bible makes it clear that swearing and cussing or cursing are sinful. Ephesians 4:29 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Likewise, 1 Peter 3:10 says, “For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.” In summary, James 3:9-12 says, “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.“

The Biblical analogy of both salt water and fresh water coming from the same spring (which is uncharacteristic of springs) portrays the point that it is uncharacteristic for a believer to have both praise and cursing come from his/her mouth. That is, we cannot praise God at the same time cursing others made in His likeness. In the same light, Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 5:34-37 that we should not swear an oath at all. Jesus makes us understand that what comes out of our mouths is what feels our hearts. Sooner or later, the evil in the heart comes out through cursing and swearing. But when our hearts are filled with God’s goodness, praise for Him and love for others will pour forth.

What Makes Cursing And Swearing Sinful?

Swearing and/or cursing are sinful because sin is a condition of the heart, the mind, and “the inner man” (Romans 7:22), which is manifested in our thoughts, words, and actions. Swearing and cursing are actually giving evidence of the polluting sin in our hearts that must be confessed and repented of. The Bible tells us that by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we obtain a new nature from God (2 Corinthians 5:17), our hearts are renewed, and our speech reflects the new nature that God has created in us (Romans 12:1–2). Thankfully, when we fail, the Lord God Almighty is “faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

Is It Wrong To Swear To God?

While some people think that swearing to God is something that can be done in some particular circumstances, others strongly condemn the act and even consider it sinful. However, we should all pray and trust God to lead us by His Spirit to doing just that which is right and pleasing to Him. In support of this point, we can read from John 16:13 – “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” As previously mentioned, some people are of the viewpoint that using the phrase I swear to God may be right or wrong depending on the context.

Those who think that the use of the phrase I swear to God may be right or wrong depending on the context generally support or don’t find anything wrong with the act of placing the hand on a Bible and swearing before God to tell the truth when called to witness in a court of law. For them, the invocation of God’s Word is meant to make the one testifying soberly aware of God’s presence, as God’s honor and righteousness are held as standard. However, in other cases, the phrase “I swear to God” is used as a tagline or in jest, and the character or personality of God is never even considered. This is considered wrong and very similar to the common flippant used today “Oh, my God!” However, remember that Jesus Himself said that we should not swear an oath at all (Matthew 5:34-37).

You Shall Not Take The Name Of The Lord Your God In Vain

Remember one of the ten commandments that says “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Exodus 20:7). With this in mind, we should avoid the disrespectful use of God’s name through phrases or expressions that show that we have very little awareness of God’s Mightiness. Using God’s name as a swear word (“God, no, I won’t do that!”) is one of the ways we take His name in vain. In the same light, we should not invoke God’s name at the end of outrageous statements, as though tossing His name into the mix makes our words more credible. We should avoid saying things like, “it was the most beautiful bird I’ve ever seen! I swear to God!” For such is a flippant use of God’s name.

Avoid saying “I swear to God,” and the use of similar expressions like “God’s honest truth” or “God as my witness.” Jesus Christ clearly taught on this subject matter as we can read from Matthew 5:33–37 – “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No ,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” As a Christian, let your YES be YES and your NO be NO.

What Does The Scriptures Say About Abusive/Bad Language?

Matthew 5:21–22 openly categorizes verbal abuse as a major offense with eternal or everlasting consequences: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ [an Aramaic term of contempt meaning “worthless, empty”] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.” Following this Scripture, we can say that God’s heart on the subject of how we make use of our words is evident in Scripture. In fact, God is concerned about how we make use of words. As followers of Christ, we should be more focused on using words to build than destroy.

When we have hurt others with our words, we can sincerely repent and find forgiveness in God and should as well seek it from those we have hurt. And those who have been victims of serious verbal abuse can find true healing in Jesus Christ. Behold, He is the Mighty Healer and is willing to heal you from all forms of pain and equally restore your joy. While in search of healing from abuse, you can discuss with your pastor or fellow Christians who will encourage and accompany you through the whole process. God’s desire is that we “encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) and that we “do not let any unwholesome talk come out of [our] mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs” (Ephesians 4:29). In Christ, our words should be loving, encouraging, healthy, and life-giving.

More On The Power Of Words

Words have power. Remember that God used His Word (Genesis 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24) to create the entire universe and Jesus Himself is called the Word of God (John 1:1, 14). Genesis 1:1-31 says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. …” Likewise, Hebrews 11:3 says, “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, ...” In addition, John 1:1-1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” And because we were created in God’s likeness, God wants us to make good use of our words.

What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words?

Luke 6:28 – “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”

James 3:10 – “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.”

Romans 12:14 – “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”

Psalm 109:17 – “He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!“

Leviticus 20:9 – “For anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood is upon him.”

Psalm 109:18 – “He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones!“

Leviticus 24:15 – “And speak to the people of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.”

Leviticus 19:14 – “You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.”

Group 1 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Numbers 23:8 – “How can I curse whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce whom the Lord has not denounced?“

Psalm 109:28 – “Let them curse, but you will bless! They arise and are put to shame, but your servant will be glad!“

Proverbs 30:11 – “There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.”

Psalm 59:12 – “For the sin of their mouths, the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride. For the cursing and lies that they utter,“

Exodus 21:15 – “Whoever strikes his father or his mother shall be put to death.“

Psalm 34:13 – “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.”

Jeremiah 23:10 – “For the land is full of adulterers; because of the curse the land mourns, and the pastures of the wilderness are dried up. Their course is evil, and their might is not right.”

Luke 6:27 – “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,“

Proverbs 20:20 – “If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.”

Exodus 21:17 – “Whoever curses his father or his mother shall be put to death.”

Group 2 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Matthew 5:34-37 – “But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”

James 5:12 – “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.”

Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”

Ephesians 5:4 – “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.“

Colossians 3:8 – “But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”

Ephesians 4:29 – “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

Matthew 12:37 – “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Colossians 4:6 – “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.“

Group 3 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Matthew 12:36 – “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,”

James 3:10 – “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.“

2 Timothy 2:16 – “But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,“

Matthew 15:10-11 – And he called the people to him and said to them, “Hear and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”

Colossians 3:8-10 – “But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.“

Group 4 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Matthew 5:22 – “But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.“

James 1:19 – “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;“

Luke 6:45 – “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.“

Deuteronomy 5:11 – “‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Titus 2:12 – “Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,“

Proverbs 15:4 – “A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.“

Group 5 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

James 3:8 – “But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”

Matthew 12:36-37 – “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Matthew 12:34 – “You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Romans 12:14 – “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”

1 Peter 3:10 – For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;”

Matthew 15:11 – “It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”

Proverbs 21:23 – “Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.”

James 1:26 – “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.“

Group 6 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Colossians 3:1-25 – “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. …“

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Proverbs 8:13 – “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.”

James 5:12 – “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.”

Proverbs 13:3 – “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”

Group 7 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Matthew 5:16 – “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Colossians 3:5 – “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Isaiah 6:5 – And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; …”

Luke 1:37 – “For nothing will be impossible with God.”

Proverbs 11:13 – “Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.”

Proverbs 4:24 – “Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.“

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Group 8 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Proverbs 15:1 – “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.“

Luke 6:28 – “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

Psalm 39:1 – To the choirmaster: to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence.”

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Matthew 5:21-26 – “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. ...”

Group 9 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Mark 9:47-48 – “And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’“

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.“

John 16:33 – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Ephesians 4:25-30 – “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. …“

Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”

Group 10 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

James 3:1-18 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! …“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

Proverbs 6:2 – “If you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your mouth,”

Ephesians 4:30 – “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”

Leviticus 19:12 – “You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord.“

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

Group 11 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Ephesians 5:1-33 – “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. ...”

Matthew 5:33-37 – “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.“

Proverbs 14:5 – “A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.“

Group 12 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Ephesians 6:17 – “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,“

James 3:9-12 – “With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.”

Ephesians 4:24 – “And to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.“

Ephesians 4:28 – “Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.”

Matthew 5:13 – “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.“

Luke 12:10 – “And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.“

Group 13 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Colossians 1:1-29 – “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, ...”

1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?“

Colossians 4:1-18 – “Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. …“

Romans 8:31 – “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?“

Group 14 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.“

Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

1 Peter 1:15 – “But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,”

1 Timothy 6:20 – “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,”“

James 3:5-6 – “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.“

Ephesians 5:3-4 – “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.”

Group 15 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

James 1:20 – “For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Ephesians 4:25 – “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.“

Romans 3:13-14 – “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.”

Galatians 5:16 – “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.“

Acts 17:10-11 – “The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.“

Group 16 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Ephesians 5:3 – “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.”

Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,”

Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”

Psalm 34:12-14 – “What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.“

Psalm 141:3 – “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!“

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.“

Matthew 5:37 – “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.“

Group 17 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Exodus 20:1-26 – “And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. …“

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

Ephesians 4:26-27 – “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.”

1 Timothy 4:12 – “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.“

Revelation 1:1 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,”

Group 18 – What Does The Bible Say About Speaking Positive Words

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.“

James 2:7 – “Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?“

Psalm 34:13-14 – “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

Jude 1:10 – “But these people blaspheme all that they do not understand, and they are destroyed by all that they, like unreasoning animals, understand instinctively.“

Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

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What Does Access To God Mean

What Does Access To God Mean? The Bible says much about having access to God. Bible verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

What Does Access To God Mean?

Scriptures About Having Access To God?

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

What Does Access To God Mean?

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Group 1 – What Does Access To God Mean

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

Group 2 – What Does Access To God Mean

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Group 3 – What Does Access To God Mean

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

Group 4 – What Does Access To God Mean

1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

Group 5 – What Does Access To God Mean

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

Group 6 – What Does Access To God Mean

1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

Group 7 – What Does Access To God Mean

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

Group 8 – What Does Access To God Mean

Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Group 9 – What Does Access To God Mean

Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Group 10 – What Does Access To God Mean

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Group 11 – What Does Access To God Mean

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Group 12 – What Does Access To God Mean

Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

Group 13 – What Does Access To God Mean

Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Group 14 – What Does Access To God Mean

1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

Group 15 – What Does Access To God Mean

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Group 16 – What Does Access To God Mean

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Group 17 – What Does Access To God Mean

Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

Group 18 – What Does Access To God Mean

1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

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Divine Access In The Bible

Understand Divine Access In The Bible. There are many Bible Verses About Having Access To God. These verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

Divine Access In The Bible

Scriptures About Having Access To God

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

Divine Access In The Bible

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Group 1 – Divine Access In The Bible

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Group 2 – Divine Access In The Bible

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Group 3 – Divine Access In The Bible

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

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1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Group 5 – Divine Access In The Bible

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

Group 6 – Divine Access In The Bible

1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

Group 7 – Divine Access In The Bible

John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Group 8 – Divine Access In The Bible

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

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Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Group 10 – Divine Access In The Bible

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

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1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

Group 12 – Divine Access In The Bible

Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

Group 13 – Divine Access In The Bible

Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

Group 14 – Divine Access In The Bible

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

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1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

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Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

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Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

Group 18 – Divine Access In The Bible

1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

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Access To God Through Jesus Christ

Get Access To God Through Jesus Christ. The Bible says much about having access to God. Bible verses teach that access to God is of God (Psalm 65:4) through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” In addition, John 14:6 says, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” As Christians or followers of Jesus Christ, we are in union with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our faith in Him gives us access to God the Father Almighty. Behold, He is the gateway into God’s Kingdom (John 10:7).

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Amazingly, God wants the world to have access to His Kingdom and obtain His gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ. In other words, God has made it possible for us to seek and find Him through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. With this in mind, anyone who acknowledges his/her sinful nature, repents, and welcomes Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world is given access to God’s Kingdom. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross at Calvary that gives us access to God’s Kingdom. This blood takes away our sins when we Sincerely Repent and follow the ways of God.

Access To God Through Jesus Christ

Scriptures About Having Access To God?

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” (John 14:6)?

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” is one of the seven (7) “I Am” statements of Jesus Christ. Made/uttered on the last night before His betrayal, death, and resurrection, this statement is of great importance in Christianity. We are made to understand from the Bible that for three (03) years, Jesus’ disciples followed and learned from Him. They had placed their hopes in Him as the Messiah, Promised Deliverer, although they still didn’t understand how He was going to accomplish the deliverance. After the Last Supper, Jesus Christ began speaking about His departure, which led to questions from his disciples.

In John 13:33, Jesus Christ said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” Upon hearing this, Peter asked Jesus where He was going. This question was asked because Peter as well as the other disciples of Jesus Christ did not understand that Jesus was speaking of His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven. Jesus’ response was, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Despite Jesus’ response, Peter still misunderstood and declared that he would follow Jesus anywhere and even lay down his life if need be. However, Jesus Christ patiently continued teaching them, but this time around, He began speaking plainly about Heaven, describing the place He was going to prepare for them (John 14:2–3).

Jesus Christ Continues Teaching His Disciples

Jesus Christ said to them, “You know the way to the place where I am going” (John 14:4). Speaking on the behalf of all the disciples, Thomas said that they did not know where He was going, and as a result could not know the way to take in order to follow Him. It was in answer to this question that Jesus Christ uttered one of the seven famous “I Am” statements. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

I Am

In the Greek language, “I Am” is a special and very intense way of referring to oneself. It’s like saying, “I myself, and only I, am.” There are several other occasions in the Bible that we hear Jesus using these words. In Matthew 22:32, Jesus Christ quotes Exodus 3:6, where God makes use of the same intensive form to say, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Likewise, in John 8:58, Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am.” The Jews clearly understood Jesus Christ to be calling Himself God because they took up stones to stone Him for committing blasphemy in equating Himself with God.

In Matthew 28:20, when Jesus Christ was giving instructions for the great commission, He gave it emphasis by saying “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Likewise, when the soldiers came seeking Jesus in the garden the night before his crucifixion, He told them, “I Am He,” and His words were so powerful that the soldiers fell to the ground (John 18:4–6). Behold, these words reflect the very name of God in Hebrew, Yahweh, which means “To Be” or “The Self-Existing One.” It is the name of Power and Authority, and Jesus Christ claimed it as His own.

The Way

Behold, Jesus Christ used the definite article to distinguish Himself as “The Only Way.” We know that the way is a route or path, and the disciples had clearly expressed their confusion about where Jesus Christ was going and how they could follow. As He had earlier told them and was still telling them (and is telling all of us) “Follow Me.” Truthfully speaking, there is no other path or route to Heaven, no other way to the Father (God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth). Apostle Peter reiterated this very truth years later to the rulers in Jerusalem, saying about Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Brethren, the exclusive nature of the only path to salvation is expressed in the words “I Am The Way.”

The Truth

Still, in John 14:6, we hear Jesus Christ using the definite article to emphasize Himself as “The Only Truth.” Psalm 119:142 says, “Your law is the truth.” While giving the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ reminded His listeners of several points of the Law, then said, “But I say unto you . . .” (Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44), thereby equating Himself with the Law of God as the authoritative standard of righteousness. As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ said that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17). Jesus Christ, as the incarnate Word of God (John 1:1), is the source of all truth.

The Life

Surprisingly, Jesus Christ who told His disciples on several occasions about His impending death claims to be the only source of all life. In  John 10:17–18, Jesus Christ declared that He was going to lay down His life for His sheep, and then take it back again. While on Earth, He spoke about His authority over life and death as being granted to Him by God the Father Almighty. In John 14:19, Jesus Christ gave the promise that “because I live, you also will live.” Behold, the deliverance that Jesus Christ was about to provide was not a political or social deliverance (which most of the Jews were seeking), but a true deliverance from a life of bondage to sin and death to a life of freedom to eternity.

Jesus Christ, in His own words, declared Himself to be the great “I Am,” the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of both physical and spiritual life. Behold, He was staking His claim as the very God of Creation, the Lord who blessed Abraham, and the Holy One who inhabits eternity. He said all these to prepare the Apostles for the task of taking the Gospel to the four corners of the world and also to prepare them for the dark days that were ahead. However, the Bible tells us that they still didn’t understand and it took them several visits from the risen Lord to free them from unbelief. Once they understood the truth about God’s word, they became changed people and spread the good news about Jesus Christ everywhere.

True Followers of Jesus Christ

It is clear that we can only have access to God through Jesus Christ. In other words, access to God’s Kingdom is given to followers of Jesus Christ. True followers of Jesus Christ are those who love Him. Those who love Jesus Christ are those who obey His Commandments/Teachings. And anyone who welcomes Jesus Christ welcomes the One who sent Him.

In summary, we follow Jesus Christ the same way His immediate/first disciples did long ago. Behold, they heard the words of Jesus Christ and believed them. They took His words and obeyed them. They confessed their sins to Jesus Christ as their Lord and God. The Apostles believed that He died to take the punishment of their sins and rose from the dead to give them new life. They followed His example and command to tell others the truth about sin, righteousness, and judgment. By following Him in “The Way,” we have faith and are reassured to follow Him all the way to Heaven.

Access To God Through Jesus Christ

John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Ephesians 3:12 – “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.“

Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

1 Peter 3:18 – “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,”

Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!“

James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

Romans 5:2 – “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Group 1 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

John 10:7 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.”

Hebrews 10:19 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,“

Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:18 – “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.“

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.“

Group 2 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 15:51 – “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”

Jeremiah 31:6 – “For there shall be a day when watchmen will call in the hill country of Ephraim: ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’”

Psalm 145:18 – “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.“

Ephesians 2:13 – “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 43:3 – “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!“

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Hebrews 7:19 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.”

Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”

1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Matthew 6:6 – “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.“

Isaiah 2:3 – “And many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.“

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1 Peter 1:17 – “And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,”

Acts 14:27 – “And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.“

John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Psalm 15:1 – “A Psalm of David. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill?“

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

Hebrews 7:25 – “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.“

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Hebrews 7:19-25 – “(for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, …“

John 10:7-9 – So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”

Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;“

Isaiah 55:3 – “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

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1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.“

1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.“

1 Timothy 5:8 – “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Revelation 20:1-15 – “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, …”

Group 7 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

1 John 2:4 – Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,”

Ephesians 3:10-12 – “So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.”

John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

Acts 2:38 – And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.“

1 John 4:1 – “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.“

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Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.“

Romans 12:19 – Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Acts 1:11 – And said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Hebrews 10:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.“

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Group 9 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

Luke 14:12-14 – He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.“

Acts 3:20-21 – “That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.“

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“

Luke 10:27 – And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

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Revelation 1:1-20 – “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, …“

Deuteronomy 4:7 – “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?“

Matthew 7:21-23 – “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

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Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.“

John 3:16-17 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Luke 15:7 – “Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.“

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.“

1 Timothy 3:1-16 – “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? ...”

Group 12 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

1 John 2:2 – “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:18 – “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”

James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Romans 14:1-23 – “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. …“

Group 13 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

Luke 1:1-80 – “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. …“

Luke 10:20 – “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.“

Ecclesiastes 9:10 – “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.”

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1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

1 John 4:7-8 – “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.“

1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.“

James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

Revelation 20:12 – “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done.“

Psalm 46:1 – “To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

1 John 4:9-11 – “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”

Group 15 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

Titus 2:1 – “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.“

James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”

Colossians 1:21-22 – “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,“

Ephesians 6:18 – “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,“

1 Peter 4:12 – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.“

James 5:13-15 – “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

Group 16 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.“

Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Romans 8:37-39 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

1 Corinthians 3:11-13 – “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.”

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Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—“

Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 5:17 – “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.“

1 Corinthians 11:31 – “But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 – “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.”

Group 18 – Access To God Through Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 6:1-20 – “When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, ...”

Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. …“

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