How does one have relationship with God? How can we be reconciled to our creator? What way is available for us to be saved? These most important questions are answered by the Scriptures.
The Bible declares that Jesus is the way. Romans 10:9-13 says that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; for “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Trusting in Christ by believing in in His death, burial, and resurrection as the payment for our sin results in relationship with God. Eternal life is appropriated through faith in Christ.
The Bible also teaches that Jesus is the only way. John 14:6 tells us Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” There is only one way to have relationship with God. There is only one hope, one faith, one Lord, and one mediator for sinful humanity and His name is Jesus. (1 Timothy 2:5-6) This teaching is not popular, but, it is resolutely proclaimed in Scripture.
Finally, the Bible proclaims that the way of salvation is open to all. 2 Peter 3:9 says The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. John tells us that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. (1 John 2:2)
Theses verses do not teach that all will be saved. No, some will reject the way of salvation. However, those who turn from their sins and place their trust in Jesus believing in Him shall have eternal life and be reconciled to God. (John 3:16)God is gracious, kind, and compassionate towards sinners.
Have you placed your faith and trust in Christ? If not, please consider these claims from the Bible. Jesus is the way. He is the only way. And He is the abundant way. May the name of Jesus be praised forever more!
Tony French
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