John 14:6. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Many believers wander without truly knowing who Jesus is. They have only a partial understanding of salvation and believe in God according to their own thoughts and standards. As a result, they live without assurance or conviction. Though they profess faith, they go through life without experiencing Jesus’ life or Jesus’ power. Their thoughts and actions are no different from those of unbelievers.
No one has had a greater impact on the world than Jesus. Though He never authored a single book, more books have been written about Him than any other person in history. His influence surpasses that of all kings, leaders, thinkers, and generals combined. He has transformed the lives of countless individuals and nations throughout history.
We don’t even know what the next five minutes will bring, yet the life of Jesus was prophesied thousands of years in advance—His birth (Isaiah 7:14), His youth (Hosea 11:1), His suffering and death (Isaiah 53:4–6), and His resurrection (Psalm 16:9), just to name a few.
Why do so many people find peace, purpose, and strength in Jesus? Why do lives undergo fundamental change when a person receives and believes in Him? To answer that, we must first understand the fundamental problem of mankind and its cause.
Scripture declares that the root problem of humanity is sin: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Mankind was created to live in God’s glory, yet we now live in a state where that glory cannot be experienced. We have become ignorant of the One who created us. We are living in a condition we were never meant to be in. The Bible calls this displacement sin—more specifically, original sin.
All humanity has fallen into this state. The true reason people are unhappy is not simply their problems, but their spiritual position. No one can be truly happy while remaining in this state. Created in the image of God, mankind has fallen to the level of animals, and spiritually to the level of Satan. As Jesus said, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth… for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44).
How did sin enter the world? Satan tempted the first man and woman to break God’s covenant (Genesis 2:16–17), offering them something seemingly irresistible: “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5). Tragically, Adam and Eve took the bait, and with that act came all the curses that plague the human race. Instead of becoming like God, they became slaves of the devil, living under his control.
Sin made us enemies of God. It made us prefer darkness over light (John 3:19). Sin brought eternal death: “For the wages of sin is death …” (Romans 6:23). This curse cannot be lifted by any human effort or good deeds. Nothing we do can restore peace between God and man.
But because of God’s great love and mercy, the Word became flesh and dwelled among us (John 1:1–14). That Word is Jesus, who came to save us from the curse of sin, Satan, and hell. By dying on the cross, Jesus became the only way for us to return to the Father: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Through His resurrection, He overcame the power of sin and death, and He destroyed the one who holds the power of death—the devil (1 John 3:8). Jesus accomplished the work of the Christ by fulfilling the roles of King, Priest, and Prophet!
When you believe that Jesus is the Christ, you are eternally set free from the hands of Satan. God gives you the right to become His child, and He gives you the authority to overcome all the power of the enemy. You cannot defeat Satan by your own strength—it is only by the power of Jesus, who has all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18).
Your fight is not against people. Our true battle is against the rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world—against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). Do not give up. God will soon crush Satan under your feet (Romans 16:20). In Jesus’ name, resist the devil who tries to deceive you at every moment, and he will flee from you (James 4:7).
Prayer. Lord Jesus, I believe that You are the Christ who destroyed the power of Satan, sin, and hell. I confess that I have been deceived by the devil and was destined for suffering and eternal condemnation in hell. Yet, because of Your great love, You died on the cross to break the power of Satan. You rose from the dead, overcame all the forces of darkness, raised me up with You, and seated me with You in the heavenly realms. Thank You for Your promise of victory over the world. In Your mighty name, Amen.