Is Jesus the Only Way to the Father?

In my previous article I discussed Jesus as the only way to salvation, but in this article I want to be more direct on questions that are asked frequently by many Christians. My focus will be on John 14:1-6.

In these six verses we come to a place where Thomas, a disciple, makes a statement followed by a question for Jesus. I have provided the verses below and will highlight the conversation between Thomas and Jesus.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Jesus leaves absolutely no wiggle room with His answer to a direct question about the exact place He is going, and adds that He is the only way to get there. Yet, today Christians try to finagle a way for everyone to "get in" outside of the gospel of Jesus. Some will ask, "What about those who are devout Muslims, Buddhists, Mormons, and Catholics?" The answer to this question and similarly phrased questions is the same. Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This answer is also true for those of us who call ourselves Protestant, Evangelical, or even Christian. Jesus is the only way, period!

We as "Christians" who believe what Jesus, Himself taught, must not be afraid to speak or teach this truth. Will there be those who are from a Muslim, Buddhists, Mormon, or Catholic decent who make it to the Father? Sure...if, and only if they have been born again. Let me assure to you that this in no way implies or even hints that there are multiple ways to get to the Father or that Jesus is simply the best way. That message is heretical and doused with universalism flavor.

In John chapter three, Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus, a very educated man. Jesus said this to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Is Jesus the only way to the Father? A resounding YES, is the only correct answer!