Man's Way versus God's Way
How do people know you are a Christian? Luke 22:24-27
- How do you leavethe ones you love?
Jesus comforts and encouragesDon't be discouraged because I am God!Don't be discouraged because I am going to prepare a place for you Don't be discouraged because I will come again
- Don't be discouraged because you know the way where I am going
Thomas asks for clarificationJesus answers in a declarative statement:He is the Way- our only path to the Father - Ex 13:21; Matt 7:13-14He is the Truth- our only knowledge of the Way - Jn 1:17; Luke 20:21; John 8:31-32; 18:37-38 He is the Life - our sole source of eternal Life - John 1:4; 5:24; 20:31
- He is both inclusive and exclusive - John 3:16, 36; Acts 4:12