Exclusivity of Jesus and the Way to Salvation
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Is Jesus
Is Jesus
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only way
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person is “saved”?
person is “saved”?
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Similarly: Is Christianity
Similarly: Is Christianity
exclusive
exclusive
to all other
to all other
religions?
religions?
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The significance of this question
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Our desire is to reach
Our desire is to reach
souls not write them off.
souls not write them off.
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It isn’t merely an
It isn’t merely an
answer we seek to
answer we seek to
reply… it
reply… it
MUST
MUST
be
be
coupled with
coupled with
a genuine
a genuine
care
care
for the person
for the person
asking the question.
asking the question.
The answer belongs to
the Son of God
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In the beginning: life!
In the beginning: life!
Jn. 1:1-3
Jn. 1:1-3
; Gen. 1-2
; Gen. 1-2
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Sin… and salvation.
Sin… and salvation.
Jn. 1:4-5
Jn. 1:4-5
; Gen. 3
; Gen. 3
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Man couldn’t keep the law God gave so He
Man couldn’t keep the law God gave so He
graciously sent His Son.
graciously sent His Son.
The question is, do people believe in Jesus
The question is, do people believe in Jesus
as His Son…. And His personal claims?
as His Son…. And His personal claims?
The Exclusive Claims of Jesus
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“I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes
“I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes
to the Father but through Me.” Jn. 14:6
to the Father but through Me.” Jn. 14:6
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“For unless you believe that I am He, you shall die
“For unless you believe that I am He, you shall die
in your sins” Jn. 8:24
in your sins” Jn. 8:24
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Further, Jesus said…
Further, Jesus said…
“Whoever does not honor the
“Whoever does not honor the
Son does not honor the Father who sent me.”
Son does not honor the Father who sent me.”
(Jn.
(Jn.
5:23)
5:23)
and
and
“Everyone who has heard and learned
“Everyone who has heard and learned
from the Father comes to me”
from the Father comes to me”
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Jn. 6:45
Jn. 6:45
Believers relay Jesus’ claims
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Peter: “Neither is there salvation in any other:
Peter: “Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under heaven
for there is none other name under heaven
given among men, whereby we must be saved”
given among men, whereby we must be saved”
Acts 4:12
Acts 4:12
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Paul: “There is one God, and one mediator
Paul: “There is one God, and one mediator
between God and men, the man Christ Jesus… ”
between God and men, the man Christ Jesus… ”
I Timothy 2:5
I Timothy 2:5
Point the way to Jesus
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While we are convinced that God’s word and
While we are convinced that God’s word and
Jesus’ claims are true… others aren’t for a
Jesus’ claims are true… others aren’t for a
variety of reasons.
variety of reasons.
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Show unbelievers the Jesus Way:
Show unbelievers the Jesus Way:
Acts 9:2
Acts 9:2
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By
By
how
how
you share God’s word
you share God’s word
with them.
with them.
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By
By
how you live as a follower
how you live as a follower
of the Way.
of the Way.
Understanding the exclusive claims of Jesus as the only way to salvation in Christianity is crucial when engaging in discussions about faith. While emphasizing the importance of genuine care for those asking questions, believers are called to point others to Jesus as the truth, the life, and the pathway to God the Father. The responses to questions regarding the exclusivity of Christianity are rooted in the foundational belief in Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity.
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When asked When asked Is Jesus the only way a person is saved ? Similarly: Is Christianity exclusive to all other religions? How How DO YOU DO YOU respond? respond?
The significance of this question Our desire is to reach souls not write them off. It isn t merely an answer we seek to reply it MUST be coupled with a genuine care for the person asking the question.
The answer belongs to the Son of God In the beginning: life! Jn. 1:1-3; Gen. 1-2 Sin and salvation. Jn. 1:4-5; Gen. 3 Man couldn t keep the law God gave so He graciously sent His Son. The question is, do people believe in Jesus as His Son . And His personal claims?
The Exclusive Claims of Jesus I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. Jn. 14:6 For unless you believe that I am He, you shall die in your sins Jn. 8:24 Further, Jesus said Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent me. (Jn. 5:23) and Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me . Jn. 6:45
Believers relay Jesus claims Peter: Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved Acts 4:12 Paul: There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus I Timothy 2:5
Point the way to Jesus While we are convinced that God s word and Jesus claims are true others aren t for a variety of reasons. Show unbelievers the Jesus Way: Acts 9:2 By howyou share God s word with them. By how you live as a follower of the Way.
