Christ the Way of Life

What does Jesus declare Himself to be?

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No ones comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6.

Man’s Situation

In what condition are all men?

“But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.” Galatians 3:22.   “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23.

What are the wages of sin?

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 6:23.

How many are affected by Adam’s transgression?

“Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned.” Romans 5:12.

When man first transgressed, what was done to prevent him from living forever in sin?

And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach his hand and take from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.” So the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken. After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.” Genesis 3:22-24.  

God’s Gift and Remedy

To counteract the effect of sin, what gift has God provided?

“The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 6:23.

How many may receive this gift?

“The Spirit and bride say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:17.   

In whom is the gift?

“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in the Son.”

1 John 5:11.

In receiving the Son, what do we have in Him?

“He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

Verse 12.

In what other way is this same truth stated?

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” John 3:36.

After one truly receives Christ, whose life will be manifested in Him?

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20.

Spiritual Death and Rebirth

In what condition are all before they are quickened with Christ?

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4,5. 

What is this change from death to life called?

“For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable through the living and enduring word of God.” 1 Peter 1:23.  

Salvation Through Faith

What is declared to be one purpose of Christ’s death?

“Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil.”

Hebrews 2:14. 

Why have all been reckoned under sin?

“But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what is promised being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.”

Galatians 3:22. 

How then do all become children of God?

“You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” Verse 26.

With whom are the children of God joint heirs?

“Now if we are children, then we are heirs – heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in the sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.”

Romans 8:17.

The Prince of Orange Makes a Pledge

When William, Prince of Orange, handed a chosen man a written pledge for a high position in his kingdom if the man would support him, the man declined it, saying, “Your majesty’s word is sufficient, I would not serve a king if I could not trust his word.”

“Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you…. Ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake … shall inherit everlasting life.” Matthew 19:27-29.

Jesus wrote no pledge. He pledged His word, and we may rely upon it. His word is good, and will be fulfilled. The question is, “Shall we follow Him?”

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