Hello class,
According to McLendon in chapter 8: Obstacles to Widom "An honest examination of the Bible reveals a
clear statement about the singular path to salvation found in Jesus” (2022, p. 209) this can be
interrupted in passages like John 14:6 and Matthew 7:13-14. In these verses, Jesus states, "I am the way
and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6, NIV). Similarly,
the ideas of the narrow gate and the broad road in Matthew 7:13-14 emphasizes the singular route to
life, highlighting that Jesus is the center. While this may raise concerns about exclusivity, it is essential to
approach these teachings with an understanding that Christianity upholds the freedom of belief and
encourages love and respect for individuals of all faiths. This perspective invites open talks, fostering an
environment where the universal values of love and acceptance can be embraced, even within the
framework of a belief in the single path to salvation through Jesus. So yes, the bible in these two specific
passages back the idea that there is only one certain path to Jesus. However, we can understand that the
rest of the bible tells us to love one another and that includes respecting people's decisions for faith
Christian or not.
-Eddie
Reference
Charpentier, P., Diffey, D., Greever, J., Hiles, J., Holland, R., Jibben, J., McLendon, J., Pasley, M., Smith, A.
F., Uhley, J., & Waddell, J. (2022, January 1).
The Beginning of Wisdom: An Introduction to Christian
Thought and Life (Fifth Edition)
. BibliU.
https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/1000000000607/epub/Imprint.html#page_3
