God's Way or Man's Way

God’s Way or Man’s Way?
John 14:6
John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Jesus is the Way
Jesus is the Way
Christians were also called “the Way”as they followed Jesus
God’s People are the Way as we follow His Way, Jesus
The Two Ways
"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. – Matt 7:13-14
The Way of Man
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Other Names of the Way
The way of salvation – Acts 16:17
The way of the Lord – Acts 18:25-26
A new and living way – Heb 10:20
The way of truth – 2 Peter 2:2
The right way – 2 Peter 2:15
The way of righteousness – 2 Pet 2:21


God’s People Trust in God and His Way
Psalms 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
God’s People Trust in God and His Way
Acts 2:36-38 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?"
38 Then Peter said to them,"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
God’s People Trust in God and His Way
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
2 Cor 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
God’s People Trust in God and His Way
Trust His Ability to Bless our Efforts for Him
Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

God’s People Trust in God and His Way
Know that our plans are subject to His Will
James 4:13-15 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit";14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.15 Instead you ought to say,"If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that."

God’s People Trust in God and His Way
Know that our plans are subject to His Will
James 4:13-15 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit";14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.15 Instead you ought to say,"If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that."


God’s People Learn God’s Way by Receiving and Studying God’s Word
James 1:18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
God’s People Learn God’s Way by Receiving and Studying God’s Word
Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
God’s People Learn God’s Way by Receiving and Studying God’s Word
2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent (Study) to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
God’s People Learn God’s Way by Receiving and Studying God’s Word
2 Timothy 3:14-17 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

God’s People Teach Others His Way Since We Know His Way is Trustworthy
2 Timothy 2:1-2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
Acts 8:4 Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.
God’s People Teach Others His Way Since We Know His Way is Trustworthy
Acts 11:19-21 Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only….21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
God’s People Teach Others His Way Since We Know His Way is Trustworthy
Romans 1:14-16 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise.15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
God’s People Teach Others His Way Since We Know His Way is Trustworthy
Romans 1:14-16 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise.15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

God’s People Live and Act God’s Way Because We Trust His Way is True
Ephesians 4:1-3 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
God’s People Live and Act God’s Way Because We Trust His Way is True
Ephesians 4:1-3 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
God’s People Live and Act God’s Way Because We Trust His Way is True
1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever
The Two Ways
"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. – Matt 7:13-14