Why is it important to understand Jesus as the only way to salvation?

The claim that Jesus is the only way to salvation is foundational in Reformed theology as it affirms the sufficiency and exclusivity of Christ's redemptive work. If salvation could be obtained through any other means, it would undermine the glory due to God for devising a plan of redemption that centers solely on His Son. As articulated in John 14:6, Jesus declares, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.' This accentuates the necessity for total reliance on Him, reinforcing that no personal merit or works can facilitate access to God.