The Way,Truth, and Life

Welcome to M Insights with Pastor John.

I'm Pastor John Moore and today we're

going to take a look at the way, the

truth, and the life. You know, uh the

reason that we do our live stream at

this time every week is because we have

a congregation of uh over 2,000 people

in Pakistan

and uh they join us live for our live

stream every week. This is their midweek

service. So I want to welcome all those

uh followers from Pakistan today. Thank

you for joining us. And uh today we're

going to take a look at u the way truth

and the life. This is something Jesus

said just before he died. And uh the

text is John 14:6.

And so before we get in there, let's

pray. Heavenly Father, we just thank you

and praise you for today. We thank you

for your word, Lord. Right now we ask

that you help us to understand your word

in such a way as to be a a light and a

beacon of truth to the whole world. That

our lives would be lined up with what

your word says

and that uh

and that you help us Lord to be an

example to others as they see it. In

your name we pray. Amen. So in John 14:6

Jesus says Jesus saith unto him, I am

the way, the truth, and the life. No man

cometh unto the father but by me. And uh

you know this is hugely important

because you have a lot of people out

here in the world that say things like

well you know there's many ways to God

but that's not true according to Jesus.

And so we're going to take a look at

what Jesus actually said and the things

that are important for us believers to

understand.

Um, you know, a lot of times we go

places, never been before. And with

today's uh abilities with GPS and our

cell phones that have like Google Maps

on them and those kind of things, it

navigates us to where we're going.

And uh many of us have relied on GPS

navigation while driving. the system uh

tells us to turn left uh when we think

we know a better shortcut or and then we

wind up being lost late. I experienced

this in Houston one time uh as I was

driving through the city. First time

there uh trying to navigate the highway

system there. If you've ever been to

Houston, Texas, you know what I'm

talking about. Every highway has Peter

road and you have to get off the highway

onto the feeder road to get to where

you're going to go because all the

freeways go in a circle and if you see

it from the sky or if you look at a map

the freeways around Houston, Texas, it

makes it look like a giant bull. So

a lot of people are trying to find their

own reach, peace, purpose and eternal

life and they experiment with success,

morality or spirituality thinking those

paths will get them there. But Jesus

makes it clear. He's not simply a guide,

a philosophy or or an option. He is the

only way. He's the only truth and he's

the only life. Only by following him do

we find our eternal destination.

The setting of John 14. It's pretty

emotional. Jesus had just told his

disciples they would soon be leaving

them and naturally they were troubled.

He had washed their feet, spoken of

betrayal, predicted Peter's denial. The

air was heavy with uncertainty and

sorrow. Yet in the midst of this, Jesus

offered word order comfort.

Let not your heart be troubled. You

believe in God, believe also in me.

That's John 14:1. He promised that he

was going to prepare place in his

father's house, permanent home for his

father, that you and me.

Thomas speaking what the others likely

felt asked, Lord, we know not whether

thou goest, and how can we know way?

That's John 14:5.

And his honest question opened the door

for one of the most profound

declarations Jesus ever made.

I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No man cometh unto the father but by me.

This was radical in its context.

Keep in mind u the the whole

socopolitical environment at the time.

The Jews were accustomed to the law of

Moses as the way to approach God.

Greeks sought truth through philosophy.

The Romans pursued the good life through

power and conquest. But Jesus rose to

both culture, philosophy, and religion

by claiming exclusive authority.

He alone grants access to God. His

statement is not arrogance, it's love.

For he came not to exclude but to

include all who believe in him. He made

that clear in his statement John 3:16.

when he said, "For God so loved the

world that he gave his only begotten son

that whosoever should believe in him

should not perish but have everlasting

life." And that whosoever makes it

completely inclusive. Every single

person on the face of the earth has

access to God the Father through the

work of what Jesus did on the cross. His

death, burial, resurrection opened the

door for us to get into the presence of

God. And it's the most special,

wonderful place you can ever be. But the

only way to get to that place is through

Jesus Christ because he is the way, the

truth, and the life. So in today's

world, we have people who say there are

many ways to God as I mentioned earlier.

And what's true for you may not be true

for me. So we live in this age of

relativism uh where the truth is

flexible and life is defined by personal

choice.

Against this backdrop, the words of

Jesus in John 14:6 cuts very sharp.

Remember the word of God is sharpened.

Any two-edged sword cuts

both directions.

And some it cuts, some ital. He did not

claim to show the way. Keep that in

mind. He did not claim to show the way,

but to be the way. He did not claim to

teach the truth, but to be the truth.

and he did not claim to give life but to

be the light. This verse reminds us that

Christianity is not built on principles

alone but on the person of Jesus Christ.

It's not about rules, philosophies or

rituals but about a relationship

with the son of God.

Today we're going to unpack each part of

this verse and see how Jesus meets our

deepest needs which are direction,

certainty, and life itself.

Let's talk about Jesus being the way.

When Jesus says, "I am the way," he's

saying that reconciliation with God

comes only through him. Humanity has

been separated from God because of sin.

Isaiah 59:2 reminds us, "But your

iniquities are separated between you and

your God." Religion tries to build

ladders to God's works, ritual,

self-effort, but they all fall short.

Proverbs 14:12 warns, "There is a way

which seemth right into a man, but the

end thereof are the ways of death."

Um

it states in the word of God that

uh

we are saved by grace and not by works

lest any man should bo uh boast. Jesus

came to remove that separation through

his cross. He became the bridge between

sinful man and holy God. Hebrews

10:19-20 declares that we have

confidence to enter the most holy place

by a new and living way opened for us

through the body of Christ. Unlike human

paths that ended po disappointment,

Christ's way is a sure path leads to

eternal fellowship with the father.

For through him we both have access by

one spirit unto the father. That's

Ephesians 3:18.

So, think of an airport.

You buy a ticket,

you pack your bag, you arrive at the

airport,

but without a boarding pass, you can't

get on that plane. You'll not enter the

plane. Jesus is the boarding pass to

heaven. He is the only way. With him, we

cannot reach the father, no matter how

prepared or determined we think we are.

Don't trust in your own goodness, your

religious practices, your tradition.

Because Jesus alone, trust in Jesus

alone. Walk daily in obedience, knowing

that he himself is your way to God. Only

through him that you have a way to God.

The second thing we want to talk about

is Jesus is the truth.

Truth in our culture is often seen as

relevant, shaped by feelings. cultural

opinion. Yet truth is not subjective. It

is absolute.

Jesus declares, "I am the truth." He

claims that reality itself is divine is

defined by him. He embodies God's

revelation, exposes falsehood, and

reveals the heart of the father. John

1:14 says that and the word was made

flesh,

full of grace and truth. Jesus is the

truth that frees us from deception and

bondage. John 8:32 assures us, "And ye

shall know the truth, and the truth

shall make you free."

His truth exposes sin, but also shows us

the way to salvation. Unlike human

knowledge, the change of time, Jesus's

truth is eternal, shaken. made a

statement last week that u

the word of God does two things. It

convicts and it converts. It convict it

brings conviction on us for our sin.

And then it allows us to be converted.

In other words, to be changed

to match God's work.

I give you an idea. This is this is

something. But first, I want to read

this one verse. It says, "Sanctify them

through thy truth. Thy word is truth."

That's John 17:17.

Now, stop. Think about this.

A compass always points to regardless of

where you're at. It always points to

and a compass. The word of the truth of

Christ is like this. Regardless of your

opinion or feeling,

that compass always points north. If you

follow, you'll you'll arrive to your

destination. If you ignore it, you'll

get lost. In the same way, Jesus is the

unchanging compass of truth that directs

us in a world fil.

Just because the world says it's okay

does not make it okay. Just because the

world says it's the truth, that does not

make it the truth. What truth is is

Jesus and what he said, God's word. So

build your life on the truth of Jesus.

Measure your decisions, your values, and

your own identity against him,

not culture, not feelings. Let his word

shape your convictions. For only his

truth brings lasting freedom.

No,

Jesus also said, "I am the life

and life is more than existence." Many

people are breathing but not truly

living. Jesus came to give us abundant

life. John 10:10, not just length days,

but fullness of being. John 10:10 says,

"I am come that you might have life and

might have it more abundantly." Without

Christ, you're spiritually dead.

Ephesians 2:1 reminds us, "And you have

been putting who were dead, trespasses,

and sins, but through him we are born

again into eternal life. His

resurrection guarantees that all who

believe in him will never truly die will

live forever in God's presence."

First John 5:12 says, "He that hath the

son hath life, but he that hath not the

son of God hath not." That's pretty

black and white statement. A lamp cannot

shine without being connected to

electricity. No matter how beautiful or

welldesigned it is, it remains dark

without power. Similarly, human beings

may appear successful, but without

connection to Jesus, they lack true

light. You ever seen somebody that ultra

wealthy, have everything that possibly

imagined in their life, but yet they

were the most miserable person you ever

met? It's because their life had no

meaning. their life was focused and

centered on amassing wealth, not about

eternal life. And they're miserable.

They live that way. They become so uh

enamored with their own success that

they're afraid to lose it. And Jesus

said, "He that would save his life shall

lose it. And that he that lose life for

my sake shall never die."

And that's why we have to know that

Jesus is the light. He is our life.

So

if you choose to live in Christ, not

merely exist, you allow spirit to fill

your daily walk with joy, purpose, and

eternal hope.

The fourth point is Jesus is the only

way to the father. This is huge.

Jesus concludes his statement with

exclusivity. You ever heard you went

through this whole thing about DEI

diversity, equity, and inclusion? Well,

you know what? That's not God's way.

God's exclusivity is this. If you want

to spend time with God, takes you coming

through Christ and Christ alone. It

says, "No man cometh unto the father but

by me." This challenges for those of

every age. Salvation isn't through

Buddha. It's not through Muhammad. It's

not through philosophy or good works. It

is through Christ alone. Acts 4:12

reinforces this truth. Listen to what

Peter said. He said, "Neither is there

salvation in any other, for there is

none other name under heaven given among

men whereby we must be saved."

Jesus does not shut the door on

humanity. He opens the only true door.

uh Revelations 3:20. It's one of those

uh soul-winning scriptures and it shows

the heart of God. And this is what Jesus

said. He said, "Behold, I stand at the

door and knock." He invites everyone,

but only through him can one enter. He

says, "Behold, I stand at the door and

knock. If any man shall open the door

and shall receive me, I shall come in

and I shall come to him and he with me."

That indicates fellowship. That's

breaking the bread. That's sitting down

and being family. It's a relationship.

It's what we have to do. It's how we

live.

And and understand this. There is one

God and one mediator between God and

man, the man Christ Jesus. That's first.

Imagine standing at a border crossing.

We've heard a lot about border crossing

things recently in the last nine months.

Imagine standing at a border crossing.

You cannot enter another country without

the correct passport.

Trying to sneak in will get you

rejected. In the same way, heaven

requires the passport of Jesus's blood.

Without him, it is impossible.

So stand boldly in the truth that

salvation is found only in Christ. Share

it with others lovingly knowing that

eternity depends on pointing them the

right way.

The disciples were troubled. They were

uncertain and they were afraid. Jesus

not didn't give them a map lost set of

instructions. He gave them himself.

Today his words echo in in our hearts. I

am the way to come and the light. He is

the way for the lost. He is the truth

for the confused. He's the life for the

empty. The one true path.

And he is the only way to the father. No

matter how far you've wandered, no

matter how broken your life feels, there

is a way back. And that way Jesus. The

question is not whether there are many

paths, but whether you will walk on one

true path. Will you trust him today? Not

as an option, but as your only hope. The

invitation is open. Believe in Christ.

Follow him. Experience the fullness of

eternal life. That's what he wants you

to do. That's what he promised you. So

let's uh I have five questions I want

you ask yourself this and focus on these

questions. The first one is in what

areas of your life you rely on your own

way instead of Jesus.

Who

guiding the ship? Who's driving the car?

We find the PL. Is it you or is it?

The second question is how does

recognizing Jesus as true

change how you view cultural truth?

What is your measuring of the truth? Is

it God's word, Jesus, or is it what

society tells?

The third question is, are you

experiencing an abundant life in Christ

or are you simply existing?

And that's a big question.

How can you share the exclusity of Jesus

with love and humility?

And the final question to ask yourself

this week is, what step do you need to

take this week to walk more closely in

his way?

So I give you some five pointers, five a

practical action plan if you would begin

each day this week by praying Lord lead

me in your way.

Read one chapter of John daily focusing

knowing Jesus as truth as truth.

Share your testimony with one person who

doesn't yet know Christ just one.

Spend time in prayer thanking Jesus for

the gift of eternal life

and memorize John 14:6 and meditate on

his me throughout the week.

John 14:6

requires us

to

understand what the way, truth, and life

means to us first.

We need to

Look at how culture attempts or

challenges the exclusivity of Jesus

and how we can respond that way.

Encourage people to identify one area

whether you need to be Jesus need to let

Jesus lead as the way, truth or life.

Jesus declared himself to be the way,

the truth and the life. the only path to

the father. He is not one option among

many but the exclusive savior. In him we

find direction, certainty and eternal

life. I want to I want to expand this or

open this up a little bit. When you go

through and you read this in John 14:6,

the word for true uh the word for way in

Greek is to h o d.

And what it means literally is a road

path or journey.

In the Old Testament, God's love is

often described as a way.

But here Jesus then declares himself as

the ultimate and living way. A parallel

found in Isaiah 35H which speaks of a

highway of holiness

that only the redeemed will walk on

fulfilled in Christ.

The word truth,

the Greek word truth that Jesus used was

altheia

and implies and what what it implies is

that reality has been unveiled.

Truth that corresponds with God's

nature. Unlike shifting for cultural

norms, Jesus embodies divine reality.

And the word life used in this passage

is the Greek word zoic.

And it doesn't just refer to biological

in uh existence which is bio but to

eternal God breathed life. Remember in

Genesis God told us this. He show

Genesis shows God breathing life into a

says God formed man out of dust of the

earth and he breathed into his nostrils

the man became a living soul.

And then in John 20:22 we see Jesus

breathing the spirit on his disciple. He

breathes on says receive ye the holy

spirit.

The Old Testament sacrificial system uh

offered temporary access to God.

But Jesus fulfilled it as the perfect

lamb who brings everlasting life.

Christ logically this verse points

directly to the exclusivity of salvation

in Jesus. Just as Israel had only one

high priest who entered the holy of

holies, so Jesus is the only mediator.

He is the way for the lost, truth for

the deceived, and life for the dead.

Fulfilling God's plan in himself.

So this week, I want you to keep that in

mind. I want you to think about

Jesus provided so much for us, summed it

up one state

to way, the truth, and life. and no one

comes under the father but

make Jesus your way true life. Allow

yourself to live in the abundance that

God has for you. Don't just exist.

Embrace the fullness of God and then

allow that to begin to work in you and

flow through you and take you forth so

that as you come to meet other people,

what they see is Christ's light shining.

So I want you to pray with me

and and then we're we'll see you next

week after. It says, "Lord Jesus, we

thank you for being our way, our truth

in our life. Forgive us for trying to

find our own paths for building on false

foundations.

Teach us to walk in your way daily, to

live in your truthfolding, and to

experience the abundant life you are.

Help us share this message message with

others so that we may come to Father

through you. keep our hearts steadfast,

our steps directed and lives surrendered

to your will in your precious name.

Amen. You know, I find it joy to be here

with you guys every week. Um I love the

fact that people all over the world

receiving the word of God through this

uh live streaming podcast. And uh I'd

like you to keep me in prayer because

I've been invited to go to Pakistan

and actually preach throughout the

country. And so now that's one of the

things I'm working on. And just as

assuredly as God's alive and well in

Pakistan, he's alive as well in the

United States. And people are coming

back to God mass. Continue to pray for

our leaders. Pray for our country. Pray

for our president. Pray for our enemies,

which is something Jesus commanded.

so that as we go through there, we're

not in a constant fight with them, but

rather we're the example to them of what

true God is.

I'll leave that with you. I'll see you

guys next week uh for another episode of

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