BGEA: Why do Christians believe Jesus is the only way of salvation? Isn't that being rather narrow-minded and judgmental?

Why do Christians believe Jesus is the only way of salvation? Isn't that being rather narrow-minded and judgmental? The world has a lot of people in it who don't believe in Jesus but some of them are just as good as the Christians I know (or even better). — S.W.J.

One reason Christians believe Jesus is the only way of salvation is because this is what Jesus claimed about Himself. He declared, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).

Why did He make such a startling claim? Was it out of pride or ego? Or was He mentally unbalanced, or even deliberately lying to trick people into following Him? No, none of those "reasons" stand up once you carefully examine Jesus' life and teachings. Why, then, did He say He was the only way to the Father? Simply this: He knew that He was the unique Son of God, sent by His Father into the world to save us from our sins.

You see, only one thing separates us from God and keeps us out of heaven—and that is our sin. This is why our greatest need is to have our sins forgiven and cleansed, for only then can we be reconciled to God and go to be with Him throughout eternity.

But how is this possible? No matter how good we are, we can never erase our own sins. Only God can do this—and that is what He did by sending Jesus Christ into the world for us. The Bible says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). Don't turn your back on His love, but by a simple prayer of faith commit your life to Christ today.

4 Comments

cheriann says 3.19.2012, 09:27 a.m.

amen sister Patricia hall

rita says 9.3.2011, 04:36 a.m.

There is no other way or person but through Jesus.

Teresa says 1.12.2011, 03:41 a.m.

At this day and age, it seems so important not to offend anyone. And in the process, we tend to use ambiguous words or simply beat around the bush, which almost seems to compromise our fundamental belief, than say it simple and clear that Jesus is the only way. I see that in myself all the time and it hurts me each time. I just wish that people in positions in which they have the potential to influence so many were more courageous. It's not that I want them to say such and such religion is evil and bad, but it would be so encouraging to see them declare the truth without any reservations, simply and clearly, that Jesus is the only way and the truth and the life!

Patriciia Halll says 9.21.2010, 2:31 p.m.

It was said that Billy Graham said, that Jesus was not the only way to heaven. Here it is in his own words. I don't understand why viciious rumors get started like they do. He has always been a true man of God and not one time has he had a scandal that has slandered his Christian Life. I Love the man and am so thankful that he has taught the world about Jesus Christ.