BS9D - ACCESSING THE FACTS
It’s totally understandable that you would pause before making your decision for or against Christ. His claims were huge --- and final.
He is THE bread of life – the main substance of life and life’s only real satisfaction.
John 6:35, 48-51
He is THE ONLY ONE who can quench our thirst by giving us the living water of His Spirit.
John 7:37-39
He is THE ONLY LIGHT of this world that will enable us to never have to walk in darkness.
John 8:12
Jesus is THE DOOR (or gateway) to God and to eternal life.
John 10:9
He is THE ONLY GOOD SHEPHERD who will always have our best interest at heart, because He has already laid down His life for us.
John 10:11, 14-15
He is THE way to God --- NOT just one way.
He is THE truth – not one of many teachers.
And He is THE life of God – not one of many ethical advisors.
John 14:6
But then his character, authoritative teaching, and miracles all backup his claims. The whole package hangs together ---- and then it’s tied together by his death and resurrection.
John 10:17-18
There has never been and will never be anyone else like Jesus. We don’t need to put down other religions and their teachers. But in Jesus we go from the partial to the complete – from the good to the best.
Hebrews 10:11-13
You’ve probably dated other teachers and religions, flirted with all kinds of spirituality, and given your time and energy to cults, or other faiths. But now in discovering Jesus you have found the ONLY ONE who can lead you to God the Father.
Reread: John 14:6
In Jesus you have found the one who took responsibility for ALL your sin, failure, and rebellion when he died on the cross. No one else has ever done this for men.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 / Galatians 1:3-4
Jesus alone amongst religious teachers has given us his Spirit to indwell our life so that we can walk in the partnership that God originally wanted all of us to walk in.
Ezekiel 36:27 / John 14:15-17
In the next study we’ll talk a little more on how we make a decision for Jesus. A decision to follow Him is a big one for sure and life changing. But the evidence for his life and work is a solid foundation for making your decision.
Next Study: BS9E- How Do You Make a Decision to Follow Jesus?