"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me."
John 14:6
Is this good news or bad? Of course we know what we are supposed to think. It's good news. Unfortunately, I don't know if our hearts always agree with our heads on this point. We rejoice in our own salvation, yet secretly lament over the exclusivity of heaven. The consequence? Silence. Even if we understand why Jesus is the only way, we've been told so many times it's "intolerant" to think that way that it actually keeps us from speaking up because defending the truth actually makes us feel bad.
Anyone relate to this?
I think the answer is a little more complicated than, "Be bold." I think we need to challenge our perspective and admit it has been tainted by the world. The first step? Perhaps we should consider the context of the original passage. Jesus didn't make this statement to explain who gets left out. He made this statement as a promise of how to get in.
What do you think? How can we change our attitude towards evangelism (sharing the good news of Jesus)?
