John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Jesus answered
This phrase indicates a direct response from Jesus, emphasizing His role as a teacher and guide. The Greek word for "answered" is "ἀπεκρίθη" (apekrithē), which implies a definitive and authoritative response. In the context of the Last Supper, Jesus is addressing His disciples' concerns about His impending departure, providing them with reassurance and clarity.

I am
The phrase "I am" (Greek: "ἐγώ εἰμι," ego eimi) is significant, echoing the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM." This self-identification by Jesus asserts His divinity and eternal existence, aligning Him with God the Father. It is a profound declaration of His nature and mission.

the way
The Greek word for "way" is "ὁδός" (hodos), meaning a path or road. Jesus is not merely a guide but the path itself to God. In a historical context, roads were essential for travel and communication, symbolizing access and connection. Jesus as "the way" signifies the exclusive path to spiritual reconciliation and eternal life with God.

and the truth
The term "truth" in Greek is "ἀλήθεια" (alētheia), denoting reality, certainty, and faithfulness. Jesus embodies the ultimate truth of God's revelation. In a world filled with deception and falsehood, Jesus stands as the absolute standard of truth, fulfilling the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament.

and the life
The Greek word for "life" is "ζωή" (zōē), referring to both physical and eternal life. Jesus as "the life" indicates that He is the source of all life, both now and forever. This life is not merely biological but encompasses a spiritual vitality that begins with faith in Him and extends into eternity.

No one comes to the Father
This phrase underscores the exclusivity of Jesus' role as the mediator between humanity and God. The Greek word "οὐδεὶς" (oudeis) means "no one," emphasizing that there is no alternative route to God. This exclusivity is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, affirming that salvation is found only through Jesus Christ.

except through Me
The preposition "through" (Greek: "διὰ," dia) indicates the means or channel by which something is accomplished. Jesus is the sole mediator and means of access to the Father. This statement challenges any notion of pluralism or alternative paths to God, reinforcing the necessity of faith in Christ for salvation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples, providing them with comfort and assurance about His role in their salvation and relationship with God the Father.

2. The Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' statement. They are seeking understanding and reassurance about Jesus' departure and the way to the Father.

3. The Father
Refers to God the Father, the ultimate destination and source of eternal life and truth, whom Jesus is revealing and providing access to through Himself.

4. The Upper Room
The setting of this discourse, where Jesus is sharing His final teachings and comfort with His disciples before His crucifixion.

5. The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Key concepts in Jesus' declaration, each representing a unique aspect of His divine role and mission.
Teaching Points
Exclusivity of Christ
Jesus' statement underscores the exclusive nature of salvation through Him alone. In a pluralistic society, this truth remains a cornerstone of Christian faith.

The Way to the Father
Jesus is not merely a guide but the actual path to God. Believers are called to follow Him in obedience and faith.

Truth Embodied
Jesus embodies truth, challenging believers to align their lives with His teachings and example.

Life in Christ
Eternal life is found in Jesus, encouraging believers to seek a relationship with Him as the source of spiritual vitality.

Assurance and Comfort
Jesus' words provide assurance to believers facing uncertainty, reminding them of His constant presence and guidance.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding Jesus as "the way" influence your daily walk with God? Consider practical steps you can take to follow Him more closely.

2. In what ways can you align your life with the truth that Jesus embodies? Reflect on areas where you might need to adjust your beliefs or actions.

3. How does recognizing Jesus as "the life" impact your perspective on eternal life and your current life circumstances?

4. How can you share the exclusivity of Christ as the way to the Father with others in a loving and respectful manner?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced Jesus' comfort and assurance. How can this passage encourage you to trust Him in future uncertainties?
Connections to Other Scriptures
John 10:9
Jesus describes Himself as the gate for the sheep, emphasizing His role as the sole entry point to salvation and relationship with God.

Acts 4:12
Peter affirms that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus, reinforcing the exclusivity of Jesus as the way to the Father.

Hebrews 10:19-20
The author speaks of Jesus as the new and living way opened for believers to enter the Most Holy Place, highlighting His role as the mediator.

1 John 5:20
John writes about Jesus as the true God and eternal life, connecting to the truth and life aspects of Jesus' statement.
Ample Supply for Three Great NeedsD. Young John 14:6
Brief ExpositionsJohn 14:6
Christ the LifeJ.R. Thomson John 14:6
Christ the Only Means of Access to the FatherT. Binney.John 14:6
Christ the Only WayJohn 14:6
Christ the Only Way of Approach to the FatherJ. Parsons.John 14:6
Christ the Only Way to the FatherH. J. W. Buxton, M. A.John 14:6
Christ the TruthJ.R. Thomson John 14:6
Christ the WayR. Besser, D. D.John 14:6
Christ the Way to GodH. J. Gamble.John 14:6
Christ, Our LifeC. Hodge, D. D.John 14:6
Christ, the Christian's LifeJ. A. M. Chapman.John 14:6
Christ, the LifeHomiletic MonthlyJohn 14:6
Christ, The TruthJ. Vaughan, M. A.John 14:6
Christ, The TruthJ. W. Reeve, M. A.John 14:6
Jesus the WayR. Newton, D. D.John 14:6
Jesus, the LifeR. Newton, D. D.John 14:6
Jesus, the TruthR. Newton, D. D.John 14:6
Make Sure that You are in the Right WayH. W. Beecher.John 14:6
The Movement of the AgesJ. Mackintosh.John 14:6
The TruthJ. Aldis.John 14:6
The TruthGeorge MacDonaldJohn 14:6
The WayC. H. Spurgeon.John 14:6
The Way to GodCharles Haddon Spurgeon John 14:6
The Way to Our WishesW. Simpson.John 14:6
The Way to the FatherJ. D. Geden, D. D.John 14:6
The Way, the Truth, and the LifeG. D. Boardman, D. D.John 14:6
The Way, the Truth, and the LifeJ. Mc Cosh, D. D.John 14:6
The Way, the Truth, and the LifeT. G. Selby.John 14:6
The Way, the Truth, and the LifeE. Bersier.John 14:6
Christ's FarewellPastor Fricke.John 14:4-6
Knowledge Unconsciously PossessedJ. Tramp.John 14:4-6
The Interpellation of ThomasW. Roberts.John 14:4-6
The Way to GodJ.R. Thomson John 14:4-6
The Way, Unknown and Yet Well KnownA. Maclaren, D. D.John 14:4-6
People
Jesus, Judas, Philip, Thomas
Places
Jerusalem
Topics
Except, Replied, Says, Truth, Unless
Dictionary of Bible Themes
John 14:6

     1080   God, living
     1150   God, truth of
     1155   God, truthfulness
     1444   revelation, NT
     1462   truth, in NT
     2012   Christ, authority
     2021   Christ, faithfulness
     2203   Christ, titles of
     2324   Christ, as Saviour
     2423   gospel, essence
     4020   life, of faith
     5042   name of God, significance
     5541   society, negative
     5971   uniqueness
     6606   access to God
     6645   eternal life, nature of
     6646   eternal life, gift
     6682   mediation
     8028   faith, body of beliefs
     8241   ethics, basis of
     8316   orthodoxy, in NT
     8402   claims

John 14:4-6

     8168   way, the

John 14:5-7

     6183   ignorance, of God

John 14:6-7

     2018   Christ, divinity
     6710   privileges
     8135   knowing God, nature of

John 14:6-11

     5030   knowledge, of Christ
     8112   certainty

John 14:6-14

     2363   Christ, preaching and teaching

Library
Paul a Pattern of Prayer
TEXT: "If ye shall ask anything in my name I will do it."--John 14:14. Jesus testified in no uncertain way concerning prayer, for not alone in this chapter does he speak but in all his messages to his disciples he is seeking to lead them into the place where they may know how to pray. In this fourteenth chapter of John, where he is coming into the shadow of the cross and is speaking to his disciples concerning those things which ought to have the greatest weight with them, the heart of his message
J. Wilbur Chapman—And Judas Iscariot

May 22 Evening
The Spirit helpeth our infirmities.--ROM. 8:26. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost.--What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God?--It is God which worketh in you. We know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which can not be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

August 7 Morning
The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name.--JOHN 14:26. If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.--If ye . . . being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?--Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

May 22 Morning
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.--JOHN 14:27. The world passeth away, and the lust thereof.--Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches. and knoweth not who shall gather them.--What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. Martha, Martha, thou are careful and troubled about many things: but one thing is needful: and Mary hath
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

January 14 Morning
My Father is greater than I.--JOHN 14:28. When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven.--My Father, and your Father; . . . my God and your God. As the Father gave me commandment, even so I do.--The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.--Thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. Lord, shew us
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

August 13 Morning
He hath prepared for them a city.--HEB. 11:16. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.--An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.--Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.--Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

December 26 Evening
He is able . . . to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him.--HEB. 7:25. I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.--Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.--He which hath begun a good work
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

June 23 Morning
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, even the Spirit of truth.--JOHN 14:16,17. It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if l depart, I will send him unto you. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.--Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.--The Spirit . . . helpeth our infirmities;
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

September 21 Evening
The communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all.--II COR. 13:14. I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.--He shall not speak of himself. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

June 29. "He Dwelleth with You and Shall be in You" (John xiv. 17).
"He dwelleth with you and shall be in you" (John xiv. 17). Do not fail to mark these two stages in Christian life. The one is the Spirit's work in us, the other is the Spirit's personal coming to abide within us. All true Christians know the first, but few, it is to be feared, understand and receive the second. There is a great difference between my building a house and my going to reside in that house and make it my home. And there is a great difference between the Holy Spirit's work in regenerating
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth

November 9. "Because I Live Ye Shall Live Also" (John xiv. 19).
"Because I live ye shall live also" (John xiv. 19). After having become adjusted to our Living Head and the source of our life, now our business is to abide, absorb and grow, leaning on His strength, drinking in His life, feeding on Him as the Living Bread, and drawing all of our resources from Him in continual dependence and communion. The Holy Spirit will be the great Teacher and Minister in this blessed process. He will take of the things of Christ and show them unto us, and He will impart them
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth

May 21. "We Will Come unto Him and Make Our Abode with Him" (John xiv. 23).
"We will come unto Him and make our abode with Him" (John xiv. 23). The Bible has always held out two great promises respecting Christ. First, I will come to you; and, second, I will come into you. For four thousand years the world looked forward to the fulfilment of the first. The other is the secret which Paul says has been hid from ages and generations, but is now made manifest to His saints, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. This is just as great a revelation of God as the incarnation
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth

November 1. "We Will Come unto Him and Make Our Abode with Him" (John xiv. 23).
"We will come unto him and make our abode with him" (John xiv. 23). This idea of trying to get a holiness of your own, and then have Christ reward you for it, is not His teaching. Oh, no; Christ is the holiness; He will bring the holiness, and come and dwell in the heart forever. When one of our millionaires purchases a lot, with an old shanty on it, he does not fix up the old shanty, but he gets a second-hand man, if he will have it, to tear it down, and he puts a mansion in its place. It is not
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth

May 3. "My Peace I Give unto You" (John xiv. 27).
"My peace I give unto you" (John xiv. 27). Here lies the secret of abiding peace--God's peace. We give ourselves to God and the Holy Spirit takes possession of our breast. It is indeed "Peace, Peace." But it is just then that the devil begins to turn us away, and he does it through our thoughts, diverting or distracting them as occasion requires. This is the time to prove the sincerity of our consecration and the singleness of our heart. If we truly desire His Presence more than all else, we will
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth

Faith in God and Christ
'Let not your heart be troubled ... believe in God, believe also in Me.'--JOHN xiv. 1. The twelve were sitting in the upper chamber, stupefied with the dreary, half-understood prospect of Christ's departure. He, forgetting His own burden, turns to comfort and encourage them. These sweet and great words most singularly blend gentleness and dignity. Who can reproduce the cadence of soothing tenderness, soft as a mother's hand, in that 'Let not your heart be troubled'? And who can fail to feel the tone
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

'Many Mansions'
'In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.'--JOHN xiv. 2. Sorrow needs simple words for its consolation; and simple words are the best clothing for the largest truths. These eleven poor men were crushed and desolate at the thought of Christ's going; they fancied that if He left them they lost Him. And so, in simple, childlike words, which the weakest could grasp, and in which the most troubled could find peace, He said to them, after having encouraged their
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Christ's Peace
'Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.'--JOHN xiv. 27. 'Peace be unto you!' was, and is, the common Eastern salutation, both in meeting and in parting. It carries us back to a state of society in which every stranger might be an enemy. It is a confession of the deep unrest of the human heart. Christ was about closing His discourse, and the common word of leave-taking came naturally to His
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Love and Obedience
'If ye love Me, keep My commandments.'--JOHN xiv, 15. As we have seen in former sermons, the keyword of the preceding context is 'Believe!' and that word passes now into 'Love.' The order here is the order of experience. There is first the believing gaze upon the Christ as He is revealed--the image of the invisible God. That kindles love, and prompts to obedience. There is another very beautiful and subtle link of connection between these words and the preceding. Our Lord has just been saying, 'Whatsoever
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Christ's Works and Ours
'Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father. 13. And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14. If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it.'--JOHN xiv. 12-14. I have already pointed out in a previous sermon that the key-word of this context is 'Believe!' In three successive verses we find it, each time widening
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

The Comforter Given
And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of Truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.'--JOHN xiv. 16,17. The 'and' at the beginning of these words shows us that they are continuous with and the consequence of what precedes. 'If ye love Me, ye will keep My commandments, and I will pray ... and He will
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

The Absent Present Christ
'I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also.'--JOHN xiv. 18,19. The sweet and gracious comfortings with which Christ had been soothing the disciples' fears went very deep, but hitherto they had not gone deep enough. It was much that they should know the purpose of His going, whither He went, and that they had an interest in His departure. It was much that they should have before them the
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

The Forerunner
'... I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.'--JOHN xiv. 2, 3. What divine simplicity and depth are in these words! They carry us up into the unseen world, and beyond time; and yet a little child can lay hold on them, and mourning hearts and dying men find peace and sweetness in them. A very familiar image underlies them. It was customary for travellers in those old days to send
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

The Gifts of the Present Christ
'At that day ye shall know that I am in My Father, and ye in Me, and I in you. He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me; and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.'--JOHN xiv. 20, 21. We have heard our Lord in the previous verse unveiling His deepest and strongest encouragements to His downcast followers. These were: His presence with them, their true sight of Him, and their participation in His life. The
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Who Bring Christ
'Judas saith unto Him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that Thou wilt manifest Thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me he will keep My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him. He that loveth Me not, keepeth not My sayings: and the word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's which sent Me.'--JOHN xiv. 22-24. This Judas held but a low place amongst the Apostles. In all the lists he is one of the
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

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