-The Only One Who Can Save
Reading: John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-13
The authority behind Jesus' teaching in John 7 is rooted in who he actually is: not a wise teacher, not a spiritual guide, but God himself in human form.
This is what makes his words carry weight that no other words in human history carry. And it is what makes his offer of salvation unlike anything else ever extended to mankind.
He does not point to a system or a philosophy. He points to himself, declaring that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through him.
Every person stands before that claim and must respond.
Reflection: Have you personally responded to Jesus not merely as a teacher you admire, but as the Lord and Savior on whom your eternal standing before God depends?
Application: If you know Christ, take time today to thank him specifically for the gift of salvation. If you are uncertain of where you stand, bring that uncertainty to God in honest prayer and seek out a pastor or elder to speak with today.
The authority behind Jesus' teaching in John 7 is rooted in who he actually is: not a wise teacher, not a spiritual guide, but God himself in human form.
This is what makes his words carry weight that no other words in human history carry. And it is what makes his offer of salvation unlike anything else ever extended to mankind.
He does not point to a system or a philosophy. He points to himself, declaring that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through him.
Every person stands before that claim and must respond.
Reflection: Have you personally responded to Jesus not merely as a teacher you admire, but as the Lord and Savior on whom your eternal standing before God depends?
Application: If you know Christ, take time today to thank him specifically for the gift of salvation. If you are uncertain of where you stand, bring that uncertainty to God in honest prayer and seek out a pastor or elder to speak with today.