Principles Of The Gospel John 14:1-6
Jews already had a deep faith in God Person Personal belief Required (cf. Heb. 11:6) Commonality (Gal. 3:26) Jews already had a deep faith in God Must now trust in Jesus (Jn. 10:31-39) Equal with the Father (Jn. 5:17-19) Nothing without Jesus (Jn. 15:5)
Place Mansions Many Literally “dwelling places” (2 Cor. 5:1) Not going to “build it” (Matt. 25:34) To prepare the way for believers to enter (1 Peter 1:3-9) Many Not a limited number (cf. Rev. 22:17) For “the righteous” (Matt. 25:46; cf. 1 Jn. 3:7)
Promise I am coming again You will know the way To be with the Lord (1 Thess. 4:13-18) No more earthly woes (Rev. 21:4) You will know the way We can know the truth (Jn. 8:32) In the gospel (Col. 1:5-6)
He is the only way to the Father Plan All is in Jesus (Acts 4:12) Any way is set in order by Christ Any truth is centered on Jesus Any manner of life is prescribed by His instructions He is the only way to the Father He alone permits access (Jn. 10:7-9) He tells us how to gain access
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; hear Him” Matthew 17:5
Believe in Jesus (John 8:24) “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; hear Him” Matthew 17:5 2 Timothy 4:8 Be baptized (Mark 16:16) Confess Jesus (Matt. 10:32) Repent of sins (Luke 13:3) Believe in Jesus (John 8:24)