I am the way, the truth and the life. The fulness of these precious words can probably never be taken in by man. He that attempts to unfold them does little more than scratch the surface of a rich soil. Christ is “the way”,- the way to heaven and peace with God. He is not only the guide, and teacher, lawgiver ,like Moses; He is Himself the door, the ladder and the road, through whom we must draw near to God. He has opened the way to the tree of life, which was closed when Adam and Eve fell, by the satisfaction He made for us on the cross. Through His blood we may draw near with boldness, and have access with confidence into God’s presence. Ephesians 3:12.(taken from Expository thoughts on John Volume 3 J.C. Ryle. The Banner of Truth Trust 1999.pgs 65-66)