Greek · he ho-DOS he a-LAY-theia he zo-AY
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
ἡ ὁδός, ἡ ἀλήθεια, ἡ ζωή
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — the only path to the Father
Symbol: The road, the light on it, and the destination — all three in one Person
“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”
John 14:6
Jesus did not say He shows the way, teaches the truth or gives life — He IS all three. And He is the only way to the Father.
What the name means
The Way: He is not a map but the road itself — you walk on Him to arrive.
The Truth: He is not a doctrine but the reality of God in person — truth is a Person, not a proposition.
The Life: He is not a life-preserver but the source of life itself — to have Him is to live.
How to pray this name
- Pray each: 'Way, lead me. Truth, correct me. Life, fill me.'
- Pray it for those searching — the Way is not an opinion among many; He is the road to the Father.
Way, Truth, and Life, You are my road, my reality and my breath. I come to the Father through You alone. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is my Way, my Truth and my Life — I come to the Father through Him and no other.
Study further
John 1:14 · John 8:32 · 1 John 5:12 · Acts 4:12