1. 1 Original Power Point By Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Edited with additions of scriptures/etc Jack Wheeler – Clovis Ca. jack@powerpointstojesus.com www.thetfordcountry.com

2. 2 The Necessity of the Cross The Death of the Cross The Blood of the Cross The Love of the Cross The Preaching of the Cross

3. the Way, the Truth, the Life Jesus is 3

4. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 4

5. Jesus the Way, the Truth, the Life OUT OF BONDAGE: Old Law Sin TRUTH Obedience to the TRUTH 5

6. Jesus the Way, the Truth, the Life OUT OF BONDAGE: Old Law Sin 6

7. The Way Out The Old Law –Held Man Captive To Sin (Galatians 3:12; 2:16) Out of Bondage Out of Bondage Jesus’ death is the ONLY way out of sin 7

8. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Galatians 3:12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. 8

9. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ,. 9

10. The Way Out The Old Law –Man needed deliverance (Acts 15:10-11) Out of Bondage Out of Bondage Jesus’ death is the ONLY way out of sin 10

11. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Acts 15:10-11 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. 11

12. The Way Out The Old Law –Law nailed to the cross (Col 2:14; Eph 2:16) Out of Bondage Out of Bondage Jesus’ death is the ONLY way out of sin 12

13. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 13

14. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Ephesians 2:16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 14

15. The Way Out The Old Law Sin of the Old Law –Old law made no satisfactory provision for sin Hebrews 10:1-4 Out of Bondage Out of Bondage Jesus’ death is the ONLY way out of sin 15

16. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 10:1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. 16

17. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 10:2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. 17

18. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 10:3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year. 18

19. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. 19

20. The Way Out The Old Law Sin of the Old Law –Sin results in death – spiritual separation from God Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 6:23 Out of Bondage Out of Bondage Jesus’ death is the ONLY way out of sin 20

21. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Isaiah 59:1-2 1 Behold, the Lord‘s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. 21

22. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 22

23. Jesus the Way, the Truth, the Life OUT OF BONDAGE: Old Law Sin 23

24. The Truth “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) Jesus the ONLY way to the New Covenant 24

25. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 25

26. The Truth The New Covenant –The same act that abolished the Old Covenant, established the New Covenant Hebrews 8:13; Luke 22:20 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) Jesus the ONLY way to New Covenant 26

27. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 8:13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decays and waxes old is ready to vanish away. 27

28. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Luke 22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. 28

29. The Truth The New Covenant –Better than the Old Covenant – better hope based on better promises Hebrews 7:19, 22; 8:6 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) Jesus the ONLY way to New Covenant 29

30. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 7:19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto Jesus. 30

31. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. 31

32. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 8:6 But now Jesus obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. 32

33. The Truth Forgiveness of Sins –Through the shedding of His blood, Christ opened the way into the forgiveness of sins Matthew 26:26-29; Hebrews 10:19-20 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) 33

34. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Matthew 26:26-27 26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, drink ye all of it; 34

35. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Matthew 26:28 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 35

36. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Hebrews 10:19-20 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 36

37. The Truth Forgiveness of Sins –What must we do to enter into this glorious relationship with Christ? Believe in Christ (John 8:24) “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) 37

38. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 38

39. The Truth Forgiveness of Sins Believe in Christ (John 8:24) Repent of sins (Acts 2:38; 17:30) “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) 39

40. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, 40

41. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men every where to repent: 41

42. The Truth Forgiveness of Sins Believe in Christ (John 8:24) Repent of sins (Acts 2:38; 17:30) Confess Jesus (Romans 10:10) “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) 42

43. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 43

44. The Truth Forgiveness of Sins Believe in Christ (John 8:24) Repent of sins (Acts 2:38; 17:30) Confess Jesus (Romans 10:10) Be baptized into Christ (Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3-4) “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) 44

45. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 45

46. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Romans 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 46

47. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 47

48. The Truth Brought INTO Christ at the point of baptism –Receive forgiveness and find salvation Ephesians 1:7; 2 Timothy 1:10 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) Jesus is the ONLY way into forgiveness and salvation Jesus is the ONLY way into forgiveness and salvation 48

49. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Ephesians 1:7 In Jesus we have redemption through Jesus’ blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 49

50. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life 2 Timothy 1:10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 50

51. The Truth Brought INTO Christ at the point of baptism –Must remain faithful Revelation 2:10 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32) Jesus is the ONLY way into forgiveness and salvation Jesus is the ONLY way into forgiveness and salvation 51

52. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Revelation 2:10 Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. 52

53. Jesus the Way, the Truth, the Life OUT OF BONDAGE: Old Law Sin TRUTH Obedience to the TRUTH 53

54. The Life John 6:35 “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35) Jesus is the ONLY way into eternal life! Obedience to the TRUTH 54

55. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 55

56. The Life A new life here on earth –We are now a NEW creation of God Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:24 “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35) Jesus is the ONLY way into eternal life! Obedience to the TRUTH 56

57. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 57

58. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 58

59. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Ephesians 4:24 And that we put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 59

60. The Life A new life here on earth –No longer serve sin – but rather righteousness Romans 6:16-18 “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35) Jesus is the ONLY way into eternal life! Obedience to the TRUTH 60

61. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are to whom you obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 61

62. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life Romans 6:17-18 17 But God be thanked, that you were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. 62

63. The Life A new life here on earth Eternal life with God –When we live our life in obedience to Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10; 2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35) Jesus is the ONLY way into eternal life! Obedience to the TRUTH 63

64. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 64

65. Jesus is the Way-Truth-Life 2 Timothy 4:7-8 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day 65

66. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 66

67. Jesus the Way, the Truth, the Life (Eternal Life) Salvation is only obtained through the BLOOD of Christ 67