Is Jesus The Only Way To Know God?

[sunofmysoul]

Originally Posted by Leslie

If Jesus' teachings were all that was required, he never would have had to suffer and die on the cross. Wouldn't you agree? He would of just sent another Prophet if that's all it was.

no...why would He "just send another"...if He was willing to live and die...that we may know of His willingness...He led by example. He was willing to give His very life and face even death..on the cross...that all might know of Him.
He was willing to live the very words...He spoke...
"There is no greater love than this, that a man be willing to lay down His life for a friend"
"Bless those who persecute you"
even as He faced death...He prayed forgiveness on all who slay Him.

[TheSword99]

Originally Posted by sunofmysoul

no...why would He "just send another"...if He was willing to live and die...that we may know of His willingness...He led by example. He was willing to give His very life and face even death..on the cross...that all might know of Him.
He was willing to live the very words...He spoke...
"There is no greater love than this, that a man be willing to lay down His life for a friend"
"Bless those who persecute you"
even as He faced death...He prayed forgiveness on all who slay Him.

Jesus Christ, who is God, HAD to die on the Cross to pay the penalty for the sins of the world and reconcile us back to God. Only God Himself is the perfect sacrifice. No prophet could die for the sins of the world.