8168 way, the
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A term used metaphorically to refer both to the Christian faith (especially in Acts) and to Jesus Christ himself (especially in John's Gospel). Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation for sinful human beings. The term is often used with other expressions in Scripture to describe aspects of the life of the believer.

The Way refers to the Christian faith

Acts 9:2 See also Acts 19:9,23; Acts 22:4; Acts 24:14,22

The way refers to Jesus Christ himself

John 14:6 See also John 10:9; John 14:4-6; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 10:19-20

Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation for sinful human beings

Acts 4:12 See also Mark 16:16; John 1:12-13; John 3:15-16; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8; 1 Peter 1:5

Way used with other terms to describe the life of faith

The way of righteousness

Matthew 21:32 See also Matthew 3:1-12; 2 Peter 2:21

The way of God

Matthew 22:16 pp Mark 12:14 pp Luke 20:21 See also Psalm 18:30; Isaiah 55:9; Acts 18:25-26; Hebrews 3:10; Psalm 95:10

The way of the Lord

Acts 18:24-25 See also Genesis 18:19; Psalm 27:11; Psalm 143:8; Proverbs 10:29

The way of salvation

Acts 16:17 See also Matthew 7:14

The way of peace

Luke 1:79 See also Isaiah 26:3,12; Isaiah 57:20-21; Romans 3:17; Isaiah 59:8

The way of holiness

Isaiah 35:8 See also Hebrews 9:8

See also

2324  Christ as Saviour
4018  life, spiritual
4020  life of faith
5505  roads
5553  stairways
5590  travel
6510  salvation
6732  repentance
7105  believers
8022  faith, basis of salvation
8154  righteousness
8266  holiness



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