In our post-modern multicultural society, repeating Jesus' warning that there is only one way to the Father, a way provided by the Father Himself, often generates anger and charges of great hubris. Our world increasingly views such an idea as intolerant, unloving and arrogant. But consider the source. If the Creator provides a way for the creature to reach Him, should we not listen? Should we not consider? Should we not respond in humility and thankfulness? What if you were dying from cancer and a drug company offered you, as a free gift, the only drug that could preserve your life? Would you say, "No thanks. I know a little bit about science, I'll figure out how to save myself." Or might you reply, "No way. My family uses only all-natural remedies. I won't consider anything else." Or would you insist that you are the captain of your soul and deny your mortal illness?
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me." Shouldn't you bow down in grateful reverence at the loving provision of a holy God and say, "Thank you?" [John 14:5-11] It's not "intolerant," it's truth ... and it's our only hope.
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“My last sentence is simply this: The world is lost, the God of the Bible does exist; the world is lost, but truth is truth, keep on! And for how long? I’ll tell you. Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on, and then keep on!”
Francis A. Schaeffer, Death in the City (Chicago, 1969)
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