2. The Way, the Truth, and the Life
John 14:6

3. The Way, Truth, and Life Setting of John 14
Pharisees were plotting to kill Jesus (John 11:7-8, 16, 57)
Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead
Caused many to believe
Caused further determination in the Pharisees
Jesus was greeted with kingly praises (John 12:13)
Caused further frustration in the Pharisees (John 12:19)
Jesus was leaving soon
Disciples could not follow yet (John 13:33, 36-37)
Jesus gave hope of a reunion (John 14:1-4)
They still didn’t quite understand (John 14:5)

4. The Way, Truth, and Life “I am the way”
The destination is the Father’s house – heaven
Jesus provided access with his sacrifice (Heb. 10:19-22)
Not animal sacrifices (Heb. 10:4)
Not personal sacrifices/good works (Matt. 18:24; Eph. 2:8-9)
Access for all through Jesus (Eph. 2:18)
People try to find other ways
Our own righteousness (Rom. 10:1-4)
Trust in self (Luke 18:9)
Jesus is the only way (John 14:6; 10:9)

5. The Way, Truth, and Life “I am the truth”
Jesus is “the Word” (John 1:1-3, 14, 17-18)
God’s one, final, universal communication (Heb. 1:1-2)
In contrast to the former partial, gradual communications
God’s word is truth (John 18:37-38; 17:17)
Because Jesus came, we can know the truth (John 8:31-32)
Apostles commissioned to spread it
(John 12:47-50; 14:25-26; 16:12-15; Mark 16:15-16)
Not new personal revelations, not feelings
Just belief in Jesus and his law

6. The Way, Truth, and Life “I am the life”
Spiritual death is the consequence of sin (Rom. 6:23)
The only way out of through Jesus
Must have resurrection (I Cor. 15:12-20)
Jesus raised Lazarus (John 11:23-27, 43-44)
Jesus was raised himself (I Cor. 15:20-23)
Some will be raised to life, some to death (John 5:28-29)
Jesus has the words of life (John 6:68-69; Acts 5:20)
Life is dependent on belief and obedience (John 3:35-36)
Because he lives, we will also live (John 14:19)

7. The Way, Truth, and Life
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
“There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:12