yes virginia, there is a way
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I AM the way the truth and the life. Jesus' claim was exclusive. Truth matters. This is the first of two parts of a series on John 14:6. In a world of inclusivism and pluralism, Jesus' claim still demands a response.TRANSCRIPT
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Yes Virginia, There is a WayJohn 14:1-14
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Introduction
• In 1897, an 8 yr-old, Virginia O’Hanlon, asked a great question
• “If you see it in the Sun it’s so…”• The response: “Yes, Virginia there
is a Santa Claus”
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Introduction
Myths, legends and fairy tales the make-believe things that we tell our children to comfort or motivate them
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Introduction
but, there is a horrible realization awaiting them.
My parents tricked me! (at best)
POOF POP FFFT FIZZLE
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Introduction
• People are seeking for answers about the AFTERLIFE.
• This is serious. They want the TRUTH.• They will not be treated like 8-yr
olds.
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Introduction
• PLURALISM, INCLUSIVISM, and UNIVERSALISM in our culture are deadly traps.
• Uncertainty breeds UNBELIEF.• They need the TRUTH.
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Introduction
• The gospel has THE answer to these questions.
• Because we care about PEOPLE, more than we care about CONFLICT, we must tell them …
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1. Heaven is for real
• There are real residences being prepared
• There is real comfort in these real places
• The Father is really there• Jesus has been there personally• and is planning to return there
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2. You can go there
• A place is being prepared there for disciples
• He promised to return to “pick up” disciples
• His plan included the provision of the path or way to come
• But knowing the way is not the same as taking it
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TENSION and objections
• Is heaven real?! We have never been there!
• How do we get there?! I can’t figure it out.
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3. There’s only one way
• “You know the way” (v4)• “I AM the way” (v6a)• “No one comes to the Father,
except through me” (v6b)
• cf. Matt 7:13-15, Acts 4:12
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Jesus said, “I AM the way…” Jesus said, “I AM the door…”
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GODJesus Christwages
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John 13:36-37
• Willingness, in all sincerity, to sacrifice everything to achieve this eternal presence is useless
• Jesus is the only way, His sacrifice made the difference
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Hebrews 9:11-14
• All the religious activity you can possibly do to achieve this eternal presence is useless
• Jesus paid once and for all for us to be cleansed, acceptable to God
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Ephesians 2:13, 16, 18
• It does not matter whether you are born into the right family, heritage, or culture – that is useless to gain heaven.
• Jesus has created access for all through his own bloody cross.
• We are now brought near and into the family of God.
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Jesus said, “I AM the way…” Jesus said, “I AM the door…”
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Conclusion
1. DEEPEN your roots and experience NEW growth in 2013a. SPIRITUAL VITALITYb. APOLOGETICSc. RELATIONSHIPS
2. Be a trail GUIDE not a travel AGENT