NAME: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, & THE LIFE

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) In different settings, Jesus gave himself names that pointed to special roles he was ready to fulfill for people. Some of these refer back to the Old Testament promises of the Messiah. Others were ways to help people understand him.

1. Name: "The Way, the Truth & the Life."

2. Text reference: John 14:6

i) “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. ² In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  ³ And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. ⁴ And where I go you know, and the way you know.” ⁵ Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” ⁶ Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:1-6 NKJV)

3. Significance

a) Jesus is the method, the message, and the meaning for all people.

b) With this title he summarized his purpose in coming to earth.

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