Jesus said to him, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6)
The above statement was prompted by Thomas’ inquiry: “how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6) Christ is not just the way or the truth, but he is the life.
This amazing concept of life is visualized in pictures in Scripture. Something very miraculous happens when a child is born and the creator gives life to that new human being. Jesus uses that same picture to describe how one is spiritually born into the family of God. Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5) Paul also illustrates this life giving principle: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Contrary to a popular biological theory, science proves that life always comes from life. This scientific fact is called biogenesis. The Hebrew writer states: “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds.” (Hebrews 1:1,2) The seasons come and go. The spring sunshine warms the earth from the chill of winter. The fall breeze returns to cool the earth from the scorching heat of summer. Man depends upon this marvelous order for his very sustenance. It is Jesus, the creator who makes these things happen.
This same Jesus offers more than just the provisions of a physical world. Man was made in the image of God. He has a greater need than just these physical needs. Man needs spiritual direction, spiritual purpose, and a means of spiritual reconciliation with God. Jesus said, I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.(John10:10)
Before long, man's purpose on earth is fulfilled, the body returns to the dust, but the spirit of man continues. Jesus the giver of life carries the believer to the Father. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. (John 11:25)
What a marvelous thought that Christ the creator and sustainer of the physical world also offers spiritual life for those who are spiritually dead! How precious is this Savior! Now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. (Romans 13:11)
By George Slover
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