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NASB | John 14:6 Jesus *said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. |
Subject: How to explain Jesus' exclusive claim? |
Bible Note: Many of Jesus' sayings are hard not because we fail to understand them, but rather because we understand them all too well. He is offensive because He challenges us at our very core, requiring nothing less than total obedience to God. Of course, because He is merciful, He forgives us for our failures to live up to this standard of perfection and graces us to grow to be more like Him. Understanding His claim is not the problem for many. My concern was how we can help others to get over their negative reaction and see it for the Truth that it is. The answers posted in response are insightful and speak to the practical experiences we can expect in our walk with Christ. |