Why is Jesus the only way?

The other day Mary told me that one of our grandchildren asked her, “Why is Jesus the only way?” Questions from grandchildren are wonderful questions! You know that when you answer their question you are actually addressing something they're interested in AND it helps you explain big ideas in simple ways.

So why is Jesus the only way? This can be answered with a few "only":


There is only one God

Jesus is God's only begotten Son

He said he was the only way to the Father

He's the only sacrifice for sin

He's the only One who rose from the dead

There is only one name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved


This is obviously not a theological treatise and I’ve not explained any of the points, but here you have it in a nutshell.

I am the way, the truth, and the life: 
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.