He has juded us already and we have been found wanting..That is why we need a savior
That is why Jesus came. To SHOW us, through his life, how to live our lives. He showed us THE WAY.
What does Jesus mean when he says, I am the way?
the way <3598>
Lexicon Greek 3598
3598 hodos {hod-os'} apparently a root word; TDNT - 5:42,666; n f AV - way 83, way side 8, journey 6, highway 3, misc 2; 102
1) properly
1a) a way
1a1) a traveled way, road
1b) a travelers way, journey, traveling
2) metaph.
2a) a course of conduct
2b) a way (i.e. manner) of thinking, feeling, deciding
DECIDING.... CHOICES.
COURSE OF CONDUCT.... BEHAVIOR, WORKS, DEEDS, ACTIONS.
Jesus did not say he came to teach you the way he said he IS THE WAY. , not a way, not a map..Look at your own definations
Jhn 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Act 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Hbr 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
1Jo 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Jesus did not come here to teach Et a lesson in ethics..He came to carry your sins and your transgressions and be the wrath bearer for your sin . The wrath of God against man is great, your good works do not satisfy it....On Good Friday think on these things as you look at that cross..you nailed him to that tree ET. Jesus the perfect lamb hung on that cross not to teach you a lesson..but to take your punishment for you