Have you noticed, in the verses that we have been looking at in the book of Ephesians, how everything God has done in love and mercy for our salvation is tied to Jesus Christ?
God made us alive with Christ (Eph. 2:5).
God raised us up with Christ (2:6).
God seated us in heavenly realms in Christ Jesus (2:6).
The incomparable riches of God’s grace are expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus (2:7).
We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus (2:10).
Your new life is in Christ. Your new strength comes from Christ. Your salvation is through Christ. Your faith is in Christ. Your works are for Christ. Your heaven will be with Christ. All of these blessings are found in Christ, and none of them are yours without Him.
When people ask, “Is Jesus the only way?” The question you should ask is: “The only way for what?” Who else gives new life? Who else was raised and is therefore able to raise the dead? Who else is seated at the right hand of the Father?
Look at the spectrum of God’s love. Look at these miracles of grace. All these gifts are ours in Christ and none of them could possibly be ours without Him. That is why we worship Him as Savior and Redeemer, Master and Lord.
On a scale of 1 (not necessary) to 5 (it’s a good idea) to 10 (absolutely essential), how important do you think faith in Jesus is to your salvation? Why?
